Ashok G's comedy drama film 'Ufff Yeh Siyapaa' is a silent film that revolves around the story of a mute man's life who finds himself entangled in a spiralling mess when his wife leaves him. The film features Tumbaad actor Sohum Shah, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Nora Fatehi, Sharib Hashmi, Omkar Kapoor, and others in the lead roles. The film is set to hit the screens on September 5, 2025. It is worth noting that Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman composed the music for this film.
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Raja Harishchandra was the first silent film in India, which was released in 1913. Directed by Dadasaheb Phalke, it features DD Dabke, Anna Salunke, Ganpat G Shinde, Bhalachandra D. Phalke, and others in the lead roles. The 40-minute long film is often considered as the first full-length Indian feature film. For the unversed, this black-and-white film was based on the King Harishchandra.
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The 1917 film 'Lanka Dahan' was similar to the story of Ramayana, when Lord Rama's wife Sita was abducted by Ravana. This film showcases Hanuman's rage in Lanka when he sets the whole island afire with his burning tail. It was directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke and features Anna Salunke, Ganpat G Shinde, Krushna Achnikar, and others in the key roles.
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R Nataraja Mudaliar's directorial 'Keechak Vadha' was the first South Indian silent film. The Tamil-language film was released in 1918 and features Jeevarathnam, R Nataraja Mudaliar, and Raja Muldaliar in the pivotal roles. According to IMDb, the film was made with a budget of Rs 35,000.
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Written and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, the film 'Pushpaka Vimana' was also a silent film. The comedy drama film features veteran actors like Kamal Haasan, Amala Akkineni, and Tinnu Anand in the lead roles.
