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Aravind, a high school teacher in a small town in South India, wishes to transition from male to female while working at the school. Aravind's parents are unaware that he has already begun hormone treatment for this transition. When his parents, due to financial pressures, force him into an arranged marriage, Aravind finds the courage to live as a woman named Bhanu with the help of his friend Haritha. However, the school administration refuses to acknowledge Bhanu as a woman, creating significant obstacles. As Bhanu struggles to find happiness after her transition, she encounters Karthik, a student who is being bullied for his feminine demeanor. In response to the bullying, Karthik retaliates by wearing makeup and nail polish to school. The administration blames Bhanu for the issues, complicating matters further. The story unfolds as Bhanu and Karthik navigate these challenges together.

Aravind, a high school teacher in a small town in South India, is determined to transition from male to female while continuing his work. Although Aravind is already undergoing hormone treatment, his parents are unaware of his transition. When his parents pressure him into an arranged marriage due to financial constraints, Aravind finds the courage to begin living as a woman named Bhanu, with the support of his friend Haritha. However, the school administration refuses to acknowledge Bhanu’s identity, creating significant obstacles. As Bhanu struggles to find happiness after her transition, she encounters Karthik, a student who faces bullying for his feminine demeanor. Karthik responds by wearing makeup and nail polish to school, but this only exacerbates the school’s hostility, which is wrongly directed at Bhanu. The film explores how Bhanu and Karthik confront and navigate their challenges in the face of adversity.

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    98 minutes
  • Language
    Tamil
  • Country
    India
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Content Warning
    This film addresses and contains transphobia and trans misogyny.
  • Director
    Samyuktha Vijayan
  • Screenwriter
    Samyuktha Vijayan
  • Producer
    Samyuktha Vijayan
  • Cast
    Samyuktha Vijayan, Haritha, Geetha Kailasam, Gajaraj, Masanth Natarajan, Manimegalai