Malli Kaluddam
After a missed train brings two strangers together, a brief connection turns into something deeper. As time keeps separating them, they begin to wonder if some meetings are never truly the last.
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Arpith KandlakuntaDirector
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Arpith KandlakuntaWriter
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Abhi KandlakuntaKey Cast"Akash"
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Saanya NairKey Cast"Megha"
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Arpith KandlakauntaProducer
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Kate SansiProducer
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Ankith KandlakuntaMusic
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Mohith M NairCinematographer
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Arpith KandlakuntaEditor
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Vijaya YadlapalliCostume Designer
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Trupti SonawaneMakeup and Hair
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Leya RajProduction Manager
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Gurvinder Bharaj1st AD
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Taniya Mala Giri2nd AD
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Rithin Thomas ChittalapulliSound Designer & Mixer
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Mahmudul HasanSound Recordist
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Rishi MamidalaMotion Graphics & VFX
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Manzur ElahiGaffer
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Rithin Thomas Chittalapulli1st AC
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Leya Raj2nd AC
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Vasco Lourenço2nd AC
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Babs Durowoju2nd AC
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Gokarna BhaleraoSpark
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Vasco LourençoSpark
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Karthikeya AvasaralaPlayback Singer
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Snighda EleswarupuPlayback Singer
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Kiran KaturiLyrics
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Akhil MasaScript Continuity
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Sooraj SuranTitle & Publicity Designing
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:21 minutes 21 seconds
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Completion Date:December 2, 2025
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Production Budget:6,000 GBP
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Country of Origin:India, United Kingdom
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Country of Filming:United Kingdom
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Language:Telugu
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:2.10:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
Arpith Kandlakunta is a young and multi talented filmmaker, editor and cinematographer whose passion for storytelling has driven him from an early age. Born and raised in a creative environment, he pursued filmmaking with a hands on approach, mastering writing, directing, shooting and editing his own projects while balancing his academic life. Arpith gained international recognition with his debut Telugu language short film Aditya (2025), which he wrote, directed, shot, and edited, earning numerous festival selections and awards worldwide. His work is known for its emotional depth, strong visual language, and grounded character storytelling. Beyond film festivals, Arpith continues to engage with audiences through his online presence and remains committed to pushing the boundaries of independent cinema.
Malli Kaluddam is a personal story about love, timing and the moments that stay with us even after they pass. Through a quiet meeting between two people, the film looks at how some relationships are never truly over - they continue to live within us. I wanted to tell this story in a simple and honest way, focusing on real emotions, silence and the feeling of “what could have been.”