Kavyam - Be Your Own Hero

Kavyam is the story of Kavya, a 12-year-old schoolgirl, fighting sexual abuse against her family and villagers.

  • SREEDHAR MACHANI
    Director
  • SAILAJA MACHANI
    Writer
  • SREEDHAR MACHANI
    Writer
  • SAILAJA MACHANI
    Producer
  • SREEDHAR MACHANI
    Producer
  • Ramajogayya Sastry
    Lyrics
  • SIRISH SATYAVOLU
    Music
  • Kaala Bhairava
    Singers
  • Saahithi Chaganti
    Singers
  • Satya Yamini
    Singers
  • NITYA MAHESH ADE
    Key Cast
    "KAVYA"
  • DEEPTHI PANDAVULA
    Key Cast
    "MAALA"
  • SAIKUMAR NARRA
    Key Cast
    "LOKESH"
  • SUNANDINI MUDUDHUDLA
    Key Cast
    "MOTHER"
  • SWAMYNETHA KONGARI
    Key Cast
    "FATHER"
  • UJWAL RAJ
    Key Cast
    "JAGADEESH"
  • CHINNI SM
    Key Cast
    "SISTER"
  • UMA Y.G.KOLAR
    Key Cast
    "RATHNAMMA"
  • SATISH SARIPALLI
    Key Cast
    "CHENNAPPA"
  • MOUNIKA NELLURI
    Key Cast
    "RATHNAMMA's DAUGHTER"
  • SIRISH SATYAVOLU
    Key Cast
    "POLICE OFFICER"
  • SAIRAM BODDUPALLY
    Key Cast
    "SHOP ASSISTANT"
  • SHIVSHANKAR NOORAMBADA
    Cinematography & DI
  • PREETHAM GAYATHRI
    Editor
  • SANDEEP SINGH
    Sound Recordist & Design
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Children, Drama
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 59 minutes 29 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 31, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    122,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Telugu
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - SREEDHAR MACHANI

Sreedhar Machani quit his job as a Manager at Google to make the film, Kavyam, based on the story written by his spouse. He has over 20 years of IT experience in companies such as Cisco, Oracle, and HP. He participated in Royal Enfield’s biking expedition, the Himalayan Odyssey in 2015 from New Delhi to Leh/Ladakh.
Previously, he has directed a short film and a documentary. He is the Founder and CEO of Swaraj Studios Pvt Ltd. He is a member of the Screenwriters Association (SWA India, Mumbai).
Contact him at hero@SwarajStudios.com.

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Director Statement

For many years, my wife was haunted by events in her neighborhood. We realized this story must be told. We started writing the story in the last 3 years when we didn’t know what a screenplay meant. The subject matter of our film, sexual abuse, is alarming. Every time an incident occurs, we feel helpless. So much so that I quit my job as a manager at Google to make this film.
This story of Kavyam rendered answers but also raised more questions. We found over 90% of females suffered abuse in one form or the other. At their homes and outside. How can they tackle them? Who will help them? The answer, the only one that can scale and sustain, is what we want to tell every girl - to be her own hero.
Fight your own battles.
Raise your voice. No matter who the culprit is.