Writing
Kairee narrates the sweet and sour experiences of a ten year old girl brought to her maternal aunt Taani's house due to the loss of her parents. The girl, uprooted from a secure and loving home, struggles to cope with hostilities in her new environment. Taanimausi, living a barren existence with a brute of a husband, tries single-handedly to preserve the child's innocence and sensitivity as together they face the unpleasantness of an adult world. Taanimausi helps the girl create a world of their own... a world full of love, beauty and hope... a world full of sunshine, woods, streams, peacocks... and a world of raw mangoes.
A tale within a tale, Maati Maay is a multi-dimensional, multi-layered film exploring a wide range of human relationships in a traditional society.
A remote, backward village sacrifices five women to appease the evil spirit in a tree.
An abducted and sexually abused girl has her traditional views towards sexuality changed after finding refuge and kindness with a trans woman.
Binni lacks self-confidence and is annoyed by the constant unsolicited advice from her family. However, her life takes a turn when she meets a magician.
Niranjan, after years of shouldering family responsibilities, becomes distant from his family. However, he happens to meet his sister's spirit and the two set out on a trip to rekindle their bond.
The arrival of a new girl in school compels a shy 11yr old boy to face his greatest fear - water. A mysterious drawing book, a water-controlling superhero and an unlikely pet accompany him on a little journey of courage.
