India / Aug 26, 2025 / Premiered at the 17th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK)
TWERK (2025)
Directed by SAHAL VJ
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36min
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5.0/10
Plot
A mother, a dancer, and a rebel at heart, Diya lives under the weight of a matriarchal and orthodox household. In a quiet act of defiance, she secretly sneaks out to rediscover the art of dance, igniting a chain of challenges that threaten to unravel her world. As family tensions rise and secrets come to light, Diya must confront her passion, fears, and the true meaning of individuality, proving that resilience can rewrite even the strictest expectations.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| AJEX | Dancer (speech-impaired) |
| ANIL BABU | DIYA'S HUSBAND |
| GANGA | DANCER (Dance Studio Assistant) |
| ELIZABETH ELENA | DANCER |
Genres
ComedyDramaFamily
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | TWERK |
| Original language | ML |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | India |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | SOUTHSIDE PRODUCTION |
| Release date | 26 agosto 2025 |
| Production | MITCHEL HAROLD NIGLI |
| Writer | SAHAL VJ, ASHIL JEEJO |
| Editing | SAHAL VJ |
| Cinematography | HAPPY BUDDHIST |
| Assistant directors | ADARSH SABU, PRIYADARSHINI, MILAN THOMAS, SAHAL VJ |
| Camera operators | HAPPY BUDDHIST |
| Additional photography | HAPPY BUDDHIST |
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| Production design | Vishnu S Vinod, JAYAKRISHNAN PV, JOSHWEL JOY |
| Art direction | Vishnu S Vinod, JAYAKRISHNAN PV, JOSHWEL JOY |
| Set decoration | Vishnu S Vinod, JAYAKRISHNAN PV, JOSHWEL JOY |
| Music | ASVIN VARGHESE, SANJAY, MILAN THOMAS |
| Sound | ASVIN VARGHESE, SANJAY, MILAN THOMAS |
| Budget | 6700 € |
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