Dhudgus (2008)

- Original title
- धुडगूस
- Country
- India
- Rated
- U
- Elsewhere
- IMDb

The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A war widow in rural Maharashtra receives compensation, which attracts greed from people around her. The film shows how different groups try to exploit her situation for their own gain.
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What happens
Dhudgus (transl. Chaos) is a 2008 Indian Marathi-language social drama film directed by Rajesh Deshpande and produced by Zee Talkies (now Zee Studios). The film explores societal greed and political opportunism through the story of a war widow in rural Maharashtra whose compensation becomes the target of various stakeholders. Released on 21 November 2008, it features Sanjay Narvekar and Hemangi Kavi in lead roles, with Kavi winning the Late V. Shantaram Award for Best Actress for her performance. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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