🎭 Bhamakalapam Selected for the 6th Annual Indic Film Utsav in Dallas, USA! 🌟

We are proud to share that the graduation film Bhamakalapam, directed and written by Likhitha Krishna and created by students of Annapurna College of Film and Media, has been officially selected for the 6th Annual Indic Film Utsav 2025, to be held in Dallas, Texas, USA. 💐✨

Bhamakalapam is a heartfelt coming-of-age story that celebrates courage, tradition, and the power of reclaiming forgotten voices. The film follows Bhumi, a spirited young girl from a village who, inspired by the bravery of Satyabhama from myth, decides to tell her story through the ancient art of puppetry. Despite resistance from her community, Bhumi’s passion for storytelling and the guidance of Leela, a mysterious performer, lead to a powerful performance that reawakens forgotten legacies and empowers young voices.

🎞 Cast: Saranya Sharma (Bhumi), Likhitha Srinivas (Leela), Bellamkonda Bharathi Babu, N.R. Sudhakar Prabhu, Adigoppula Maanvita (Dimpoo), Bellamkonda Prasad, Dr. K. Sri Umesh Chandra, Mrinali Darwesh, A. Swathi, and Ananya Potay.

🎥 Crew Highlights

✍️ Likhitha Krishna – Writer & Director

👨‍💼 Dharamoni Vishnu Vardhan – Executive Producer

🎥 Sheri Shashank Reddy – Director of Photography & Costume Designer

🎬 Viswateja Pothula – Associate Director

✂️ Amartya Saha – Editor

🎨 Palagummi Sandilya – Art Director

🎧 Naman Jain – Sound Designer

🎥 About the Indic Film Utsav

The Indic Film Utsav (IFU)—presented by the Center for Indic Films (formerly Indica Pictures)—is a prestigious annual festival that celebrates positive, thought-provoking, and culturally rooted cinema. The 6th Annual Edition (7–9 November 2025) marks its return to Dallas, Texas, with an entirely in-person showcase of films from across India and the global Indic diaspora.

The festival provides a vibrant platform for independent filmmakers whose stories explore heritage, identity, and human connection, emphasizing the timeless values of Indic culture. With categories spanning short films, documentaries, and features, IFU continues to build a global bridge for storytellers who celebrate creativity and consciousness through cinema.

The selection of Bhamakalapam at the Indic Film Utsav 2025 is a moment of great pride for Annapurna College of Film and Media, reflecting the creative depth and global reach of its student filmmakers. Through this selection, Likhitha and her team bring their story of strength, tradition, and artistic expression to an international audience — a true testament to the power of meaningful storytelling. 🌺🎬