The trailer of Gandhi Talks, starring Vijay Sethupathi, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Arvind Swami, has been unveiled — and it’s already turning heads for its daring and unconventional storytelling. What makes the film truly unique is its complete silent narrative format. Instead of dialogues, the trailer relies entirely on expressive visuals, powerful performances, and an evocative background score. The film is set to hit screens on January 30.
Vijay Sethupathi shared the trailer on his Instagram, introducing audiences to a cinematic world where silence becomes the loudest voice. The trailer presents three key characters whose lives collide in unexpected ways. Sethupathi plays Mahadev, a man battling poverty while caring for his mother. Arvind Swami appears as a successful civil engineer, representing stability and ambition. Meanwhile, Aditi Rao Hydari plays Mahadev’s love interest — a woman torn between love, aspiration, and the harsh realities of modern life.
The teaser released earlier had already sparked widespread curiosity, and the trailer has only intensified the buzz. The film is produced by Meerra Chopraa, who also received a special shoutout from her cousin Priyanka Chopra. Sharing the teaser on Instagram Stories, Priyanka wrote, “What an amazing teaser. Congratulations Meerra Chopraa and the entire team.”
Directed by Kishor P. Belekar, Gandhi Talks features a score by Academy Award-winning composer A.R. Rahman, whose music gives emotional depth to the film’s silence. Notably, the movie made history as the first silent film to be showcased at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, marking a rare and bold experiment in Indian cinema.
Described as a silent black comedy, Gandhi Talks explores financial ambition and the moral consequences that follow desperate choices. The story revolves around Mahadev, an unemployed graduate determined to secure a livelihood by any means necessary. His journey intertwines with that of a wealthy businessman and a petty burglar, creating a chain of events where actions speak louder than words. In a film with no spoken dialogue, emotions, music, and visual storytelling take center stage.
Meerra Chopraa explained the philosophy behind both the film and her production banner, PinkMoon Meta Studios. “Silence is not emptiness — it is awareness,” she said. “Gandhi Talks is a film that speaks softly but stays with you long after.” She emphasized that A.R. Rahman’s score plays a crucial role in giving voice to unspoken emotions and enhancing the film’s meditative tone.
Co-produced by Umesh Kumar Bansal, Meerra Chopraa, Rajesh Kejriwal, Kishor Belekar, and Anil Bhandari, Gandhi Talks promises a cinematic experience unlike anything mainstream Indian audiences have seen before.
With its daring concept, stellar cast, and Rahman’s soul-stirring music, Gandhi Talks is poised to be one of the most talked-about experimental films of the year — even without saying a single word.