The music video presents a passage of time and the different stages of a relationship nestled within it. What starts as the solitary existence of an artist becomes a journey from isolation to community and forming a family. The video is defined by heartwarming and uplifting visuals. They are then tied with soulful Tulu vocals by Praveen Alva, and a fixed frame, to achieve all of this and some more, with ease. 

<br><br> Sometimes stories and narratives try a little too passionately to conjure magic, and ironically, that is precisely where the magic gets lost. For ‘Ninna Suttaya’ (Around You), its simplicity and directness of approach and storytelling remain its biggest strengths, allowing it to convey everything it intends to with lucidity of portrayal and communication. 


Ninna Suttaya | Short Film of the Day

Heartwarming, uplifting and endearing, the film is a lovely story of kindness. At its opening, it gives little inkling of the direction it is headed in. Mood shots take us into a day of the protagonist's life. He is dedicated to learning more and more about the Japanese culture. <br><br>Shot entirely on a smartphone, the film also evidences how a notable story can be told without any frills and fanfare. The narrative continues to develop in a linear fashion, with the scene being set for the final revelation at the climax. The story remains direct and straightforward throughout, and it is indeed in this that its true triumph and strength lies.







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