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Kaliyug Rising: The Beginning

In the grim underbelly of an illegal fight circuit, where blood fuels betting rings and power belongs to the corrupt, Raj, a lean, desperate fighter, steps into the ring for one final bout.

With his wife’s life hanging in the balance and hospital bills due by morning, he must face Raawan, the city’s undefeated champion backed by the syndicate’s money and muscle. The fight is fixed. The outcome is decided. And a hidden sniper waits in the dark to ensure it.

But when Raj refuses to lose, the night spirals into chaos. As the crowd roars for blood, Raj transforms from underdog to something far more dangerous; a rebel against a system built to crush the weak.

Kaliyug Rising is a film that fuses human storytelling with artificial intelligence to explore the fractured realities of our age.

  • Prataya Saha
    Writer
    Mein Mehmood, Just Another Day, The Good Wife
  • Prataya Saha
    Director
    Harij Weds Sajili, Mein Mehmood, Shonar Khacha, Just Another Day, The Good Wife
  • Orange And Teal
    Producer
  • Ankush Deva
    AI Artist
    Harij Weds Sajili
  • Ankush Deva
    Editor
    Harij Weds Sajili
  • Manan Singh
    Colorist
  • Pratap Chandra
    Music & Mix
  • Apurv Prasanna
    SFX
    Mein Mehmood, Harij Weds Sajili, Shonar Khacha
  • Ankush Deva
    SFX
    Harij Weds Sajili
  • Ritwan Bhattacharya
    Voice Overs
  • Prataya Saha
    Voice Overs
  • Project Type:
    Short, Other
  • Genres:
    Action, AI Cinema, Fiction
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 31 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 17, 2026
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    China
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    AI‑Generated Digital (4K)
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Prataya Saha

Prataya Saha is an independent filmmaker, TEDx performer, theatre director, and photographer based in India and Dubai. His films have been selected in over 100+ film festivals worldwide, winning 28 awards across 14 countries, including at Oscar, Canadian Screen Award, and BAFTA-qualifying festivals. He is known for his distinctive voice in storytelling and a panache for working on socially relevant films, often addressing uncomfortable yet important subjects.

His latest short film, "The Golden Cage", qualified for the Oscars 2024, further establishing his reputation as a filmmaker with global impact.

Prataya has also forayed recently in the world of non-fiction as a producer. His debut documentary, "What's the Film About?", premiered at Visions du Réel in Switzerland, BFI LFF in the UK before winning at the prestigious IDFA in Amsterdam in 2024.

His work has been featured in leading media outlets such as the BBC UK, The Week, India Today, Times of India, The Hindu and The New Indian Express.

When not making films, Prataya travels with his camera, capturing everyday life as a street photographer, drawing inspiration for the characters in his stories.

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Director Statement

"Kaliyug Rising" to me is divided into two parts; the first is the story of the underdog that I personally resonate with. A man who defies a rigged system, rises above the noise to fight for what Is right. Somewhere inside all of us lies someone like that, searching for meaning in a chaotic world and striving to make a difference against overwhelming odds.

The second part is about the World, the sounds that reverberate in it and the visuals. Building the underbelly of a fictitious fight club set in India has been quite challenging and seldomly explored.

As a filmmaker, I wanted to push beyond traditional boundaries of cinema by fusing human storytelling with AI‑generated imagery and soundscapes.