PILLIN

PILLIN follows a young boy who receives a private invitation to a secret gathering,where he consumes a pill and slips into an intense,party.When the illusion collapses,he finds himself inside a controlled facility ruled by the mysterious Baba.The boy escape coincidentally,but a new strategy is being prepared....suggesting that an unseen system constantly designs new cycles and traps,pulling common people from one engagement to another.
The film mirrors how modern structures....digital, political and social—keep us engaged through endless loops that are hard to break.

  • Raj Murkute
    Director
  • Raj Murkute
    Writer
  • Aarya borade
    Cinematographer
  • Raj Murkute
    Editor
  • Manthan Mahadik
    Actor
  • Soorya K.
    Sound Recordist
  • Amee kumar soni
    Sound Recordist
  • Sujay Desai
    Art Director
  • Sushant Dhanwade
    Art Director
  • Raj Murkute
    Music & Sound Design
  • Amee kumar Soni
    Music & Sound Design
  • Sakshi shelke
    Costume
  • Amruta Jambhulkar
    Costume
  • Sheetal Shete
    Makeup & Hair
  • Mandira Tunge
    TCR & Production head
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Thriller, drama, Experimental
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 11, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    14,290 INR
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Hindi
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital - Canon C500
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - DMCS Pune
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Raj Murkute

Raj Murkute is an independent filmmaker,cinematographer and editor based in India.Working across multiple departments ,he develops visually driven narratives grounded in psychological and thematic depth .His work often explores youth,perception and the unseen forces that shape human behaviour.Raj combines stylized cinematography with concept driven storytelling.PILLIN reflects his interest in films that question reality and encourage viewers to look beneath the surface.

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Director Statement

PILLIN began with a simple question:
How much of what we experience is truly ours and how much is crafted for us?
While the story follows a boy slipping into an illusion after taking a pill, the film is ultimately a metaphor for the digital, social and political systems that design cycles of excitement, distraction and dependency.I wanted the visuals and sound to feel immersive and seductive at first, then gradually unsettling as reality fractures.As a director, I’m drawn to stories about perception and control.....how unseen mechanisms shape what we believe is real.With PILLIN,I wanted to explore those ideas through a compact psychological narrative that leaves viewers questioning the forces influencing their everyday lives.