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The Follower

The Follower begins in darkness, with a haunting voice setting the tone for a story of unchecked influence and ambition: “Mai kon hu? Mai koi kirdar nahi, mai ek khani hu. Khani us pase ke, Khani us bin kaam ke shurat ke, jo kabhi kisi ke kaam na aa saki.” These words hint at the ripple effects of one influencer’s careless pursuit of fame.

The story follows a popular social media influencer who entices his followers with a betting app, promising easy rewards and excitement. Despite warnings from a friend about the potential harm, he remains fixated on his fame and profit. One of his captivated followers, a young girl, risks her savings on the app and loses everything. Her face remains unseen throughout the film, symbolizing it can be any follower and the hidden victims of influence. Her initial hope turns to despair, culminating in her tragic death.

The narration returns with an ominous tone: “Tume kya laga tha ke yahi ruk jaye ga ye silsila? Nahi, abhi toh ye khani baki hai, abhi aur kirdar aayenge, aur ye silsila lamba chalega.” A boy appears, watching the influencer's video, and, caught in the same web, downloads the app, unknowingly stepping into the same tragic cycle.

As the story ends, The Follower reveals how one individual’s ambition creates an endless cycle of loss, standing as a cautionary tale about the silent, devastating power wielded by digital influencers.

  • Vikas Ola
    Director
  • Vikas Ola
    Writer
  • Harsh
    Producer
  • Rajen Shaw
    Editor
  • Stuti Uniyal
    Key Cast
    "1 victim"
  • Harsh
    Key Cast
    "Kilvish Yadav"
  • Dhruv Singh
    Key Cast
    "Kilvish's friend"
  • Vikas Ola
    Key Cast
    "1 victim's friend"
  • Rajen Shaw
    Key Cast
    "Last victim"
  • Tejas Murty
    Key Cast
    "cinematography"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student, Television, Web / New Media
  • Genres:
    Dreama, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 31, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    300 INR
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Hindi
  • Shooting Format:
    Canon Dlsr, Samsung s24 ultra
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - UPES
  • We won the 1st place in interschool film making competition
    Dehradun, Uttarakhand
    India
    September 11, 2024
    UPES
    Drashya filmmaking competition held at UPES
Distribution Information
  • Youtube
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: Internet
Director Biography - Vikas Ola

Vikas is a passionate first-year B.Tech student in Computer Science Engineering who grew up in Jaipur, Rajasthan, famously known as the Pink City. From a young age, he was captivated by storytelling, often creating his own fantasy worlds and finding inspiration in films, which became the medium to bring his imaginative realms to life.

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Director Statement

Despite being a novice filmmaker, Vikas's first short film, The Follower, displays his distinct vision and directing abilities. He finds that working with passionate, like-minded people is the most fulfilling aspect of making movies. Working with people who share his passion for movies inspires him and he places a high value on teamwork. Vikas, who is well-known for his capacity for effective leadership and human understanding, infuses creativity into all he does, frequently transforming ordinary materials into extraordinary things.
Vikas, who has a natural knack for leadership and a sharp eye for visual storytelling, used his imagination and knowledge of human nature to bring The Follower to life. Trust in social media influencers and the potentially harmful effects of mindlessly following them are two topics covered in the movie.