Private Project

RUNNER UP

A coming-of-age drama, “Runner-Up” is a story of an ambitious athlete Ved who seeks escape. Escape from the all the chaos he’s recently been through after having lost the opportunity to represent the country at the World Olympics. Ved is seen riding off to a village, dealing with his despair. Living a day of Shambu’s life, a loyal old man to his family, his guiding light in a time like this, helps him from being hopeless and gives him the power
to dream again.

  • AKSHAY MUKUND KULKARNI
    Director
  • AKSHAY MUKUND KULKARNI
    Writer
  • VINAY BARIGIDAD
    Producer
  • VINUTA BARIGIDAD
    Producer
  • PRIYANK SHARMA
    Key Cast
    "VED SWAMY"
  • BACHAN PACHEHRA
    Key Cast
    "SHAMBU"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    21 minutes 16 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 17, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    16,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Hindi
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - AKSHAY MUKUND KULKARNI

After finishing my graduation in engineering, I moved to Mumbai as an aspiring film maker. Having no formal education in film making, I learnt by working as an assistant director to various directors for 4 years until I found myself a producer who can bank on me. With an aim to make content driven, good looking and feel good films, RUNNER UP is my debut as a director.

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Director Statement

During the time where Covid-19 has put the world on back foot, many people have lost their family, friends, jobs, dreams. Runner Up is an attempt to cheer them up and help them dream again and making the world realize that there is always something to look forward to.