Under the Open Sky

Synopsis

Under the Open Sky is a heartwarming story of friendship, innocence, and the fragile emotions of early adolescence. Set in a small town, the film follows the deep bond between two 14-year-old boys, Surya and Sai, who spend their days together—running through fields, playing games, and going to school. Their friendship is full of laughter, mischief, and shared secrets.

Surya is a quiet, sensitive boy with a deep love for his friend Sai. Sai is more outgoing and lively, often acting as the bridge between Surya and the outside world. Their friendship begins to change when Bhumi, their classmate and Sai’s girlfriend, enters their world. As Sai starts spending more time with Bhumi, Surya feels left out and hurt. The situation worsens when Bhumi, having learned a painful truth from Sai, asks Surya if he is adopted—a question that wounds him deeply and makes him feel betrayed.

This moment fractures their bond. Surya grows distant, questioning his trust in Sai. Sai, filled with guilt, tries to repair the friendship, but Surya resists. Their emotions boil over during a fight at school, yet Sai’s refusal to blame Surya shows his lingering loyalty. As time passes, both boys carry the weight of their broken connection—Surya finding solace in his mother, Sai growing restless.

Eventually, a simple gesture—a chocolate offered by Surya—rekindles their bond. Laughter returns, and their silent understanding restores what was lost. The film ends where it began: both boys lying in a field of hay under the open sky, their friendship quietly mended.

Under the Open Sky is a tender reminder of how friendships grow, falter, and heal in the beautiful, messy world of growing up.

Crew

✍️ Parag Jawade - Director & Writer

🎬 Rananjay Singh - Associate Director

🎬 Subhankar Mishra - 1st Assistant Director

🎬 Gowri Shankar - 2nd Assistant Director

🗣️ Parag Jawade, Anurag, Srujan - Dialogue Writers

👨‍💼 Aakash Kallakuracha - Executive Producer

✂️ Vasishta Naik - Editor

🎥 Om Kalamkar - Director of Photography

🎨 Swastik Ray, Om Kalamkar - Colorists

📸 Ajay Ponnaganti, Yashwanth Gowda, Karthik - Associate Cinematographers

🎧 Maitri Jain - Sound Recordist & Designer

🎙️ Naman Jain, G.B. Rahul - Boom Operators

🎨 Prachi Sarda, Vasishta Naik - Production Designers

Cast

🎭 Charan Kasala - Sai

🎭 Yennu Rithwik - Surya

🎭 Bhavyasri Kodimela - Bhumi

🎭 Srividya Sasar - Surya’s Mother

🎭 Dr Sharadha Sharan - Teacher

🎭 Prabhakar - Teacher

🎭 Students of ZPHS Venkataipally - Students