O’Sey Balamma

India202513 minTelugu

During the Sankranti festival celebrations, a matriarch and her housekeeper confront solitude through the intimacy of each other’s company.

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During the Sankranti festival celebrations, a matriarch and her housekeeper confront solitude through the intimacy of each other’s company.

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Screening Times

This film is a part of a shorts program. Please go to the program page to view available screening times.

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Credits

Director(s)
Raman Nimmala
Screenwriter
Raman Nimmala
Producer
Priyanka Krishnan
Director of Photography
Nikhil Arolkar
Production Designer
Jhansi Kapavarapu
Executive Producers
Srija Edida
Kamal Nimmala
Co-Producer
Bunny Vas
Editor
Tanmay Chowdhary
Sound Design and Mix by
Sukrit Sen
Assistant Director
Narendra Hemlata
Anjali Nimmala
Production Sound Mixer
M. Jyothi Swaroop
Colorist
Jake M. White
Principal Cast
Mani Amma K.L.K.
Dhanalakshmi Mudi Bandla
Additional Cast
Kata Anthony
Naidu

Contact
Raman Nimmala
rkn2124@columbia.edu
7328221406

Meet the Artist

Raman Nimmala

Raman Nimmala is a filmmaker exploring stories at the intersection of plural cultural and social identities. He tells them with heart, humor, and — when possible — cheap thrills. He holds a master’s degree in film from Columbia University and is based between New York City and India.

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