“Max, Min & Meowzaki” will release in cinemas across India, distributed by Platoon One Films.
Directed by Padmakumar Narasimhamurthy, the film debuted in Busan, was part of the Best of Fest selection at Palm Springs and played at the International Film Festival of Kerala.
The Hindi and English-language feature also earned audience honors in Sonoma San Francisco and in Osaka, along with best feature wins at Stuttgart, Cincinnati, Berlin’s Indo-German film week and RIFFA in Canada.
Narasimhamurthy previously helmed “A Billion Colour Story” to critical acclaim. He’s joined on this project by producers Samiksha and Shael Oswal of SSO Productions.
“Max, Min & Meowzaki” follows three generations of Mahadevan men who find themselves suddenly single at the same time, weaving together stories of messy young relationships, family ties, differing ideologies and sexualities, therapy and healing, all set against the backdrop of a cat named after Japanese filmmaker Miyazaki Hayao.
The cast includes Adil Hussain, Mandira Bedi, Nasser, Nafisa Ali, Siddharth Menon, Medha Shankr and Vidhatri Bandi, with a cameo from animation filmmaker Gitanjali Rao.
“Max, Min & Meowzaki” opens in Indian cinemas July 24.
Shiladitya Bora, founder of Platoon One Films, said: “‘Max Min & Meowzaki’ reminds us why we go to the movies: to feel something together. Platoon One Films exists to back singular voices and ensure their work reaches audiences in theatres, as intended. We’re committed to bold, uncompromised Indian cinema that stays with you long after the credits – films that outlive the weekend.”
“Eckhart Tolle says that when the collective pain-body is dominated by violence, fear, outrage, and grief, the most valuable entertainment is what reconnects people with aliveness, beauty, humor, stillness, or compassion. I’ve always believed in cinema that does this. I’m glad I found a collaborator like Samiksha, and now Shila who comes from the same school of thought,” Narasimhamurthy added.
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