Radhika Madan-starrer Sanaa to premiere at Tallinn Black Nights Film Fest
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Chennai: Bollywood actress Radhika Madan's film Sanaa is all set to premiere at the 26th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, one of the largest in Northern Europe.
The annual festival is being held from 11-27 November in Tallinn, Estonia.
Sanaa is the only Indian film competing for The Grand Prix for Best Film award at the festival. The relationship drama is about a headstrong and ambitious woman who is battling an unresolved trauma.
This will be director Sudhanshu Saria's third film being screened at Tallinn after the Indie road romantic drama 'Loev' (2015) and psychological thriller short film 'Knock Knock Knock (2019). He also served on the jury for the First Features and the Estonian Film competition sections of the 20th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.
"Going to Tallinn is like going back home. It's the place where 'Loev', my debut feature, took its first steps into the world and where 'Knock Knock Knock' had its European premiere. I'm grateful to the Festival for inviting 'Sanaa' into the Main Competition this time, a category that has previously screened so many auteurs I admire. I can't wait to see how European audiences react to our modern, quintessentially Indian film and to Radhika Madan in particular who has turned in a performance for the ages in the lead part," said Saria.
He is also maintaining a good streak with a female-led espionage drama titled Ulajh and season 3 of Delhi Crime. He is also co-directing a young adult show for Amazon Prime.
When bagged the role, Radhika said Sanaa is a fascinating protagonist who is complex and relatable. "The film's ideologies very much reflect my own. It's the easiest yes I've ever uttered."
Saria said: "I've always believed in making films that are ambitious in quality and rich in story and messaging. I've nurtured this dream for seven years and I couldn't be more excited that Radhika Madan agreed to bring my titular character to life. The film is a powerful conversation starter and I hope it resonates with audiences worldwide. I hope the film makes it harder for people to judge women."
Sanaa is a social drama set in Mumbai.