The Last Ride
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Running Time 23 minutes
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Genre Drama, Thriller, Comedy
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Language Hindi
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Completed January 8, 2025, India
Desperate to secure a dowry for his sister's wedding and escape his exploitative boss, Aman - a migrant ride-share driver in Mumbai - decides to steal his boss's taxi. But his plan spirals into a nightmare when his last minute passenger turns out to be a Chudail (a demonic witch).
Project Type: Short
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 23 minutes
Completion Date: January 8, 2025
Production Budget: 15,000 USD
Country of Origin: India
Country of Filming: India
Language: Hindi
Shooting Format: Full frame, Sony Venice
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Film Color: Color
Directors
Vijesh Rajan, Yashoda Parthasarthy
Writers
Vijesh Rajan, Yashoda Parthasarthy
Producers
Anurag Kashyap
Ranjan Singh
Vishesh Agrawal
Rajan E.P.K.
Cast
Chandan Roy
Faisal MalikKey
Aamir DalviKey
Dheer HiraKey
Vijesh and Yashoda are a powerhouse creative duo, pursuing their all-time dream of creating non-normative cinema. Their goal is to use their strong visual aesthetic to put Indian content on the global map with innovative stories that have a flair for the fantastical.
VIJESH RAJAN is a Writer, Director, VFX Supervisor, and Motion Designer from Mumbai, known for his work on acclaimed projects like “Gangs of Wasseypur” and Netflix’s “Sacred Games”. His career transitioned from copywriting in advertising to founding Plexus Motion, a studio renowned for innovative motion design work in commercials, films, and TV series. Currently, he leads as Creative Producer at Plexus Motion Pictures and VFX Supervisor at Plexus Motion Studios.
YASHODA PARTHASARTHY is a Writer, Director, Animator, and Motion Designer based in Mumbai, with a background in biotechnology and 3D animation filmmaking. Starting her career in several departments of filmmaking, she evolved into a prominent Director at Plexus, creating acclaimed title sequences for landmark projects like “Ponniyan Selvan – 1” and Amazon’s “Farzi”. Currently, she leads Plexus Motion Pictures as Creative Producer and serves on the international jury panel for the Motion Design Awards.
With “Aakhri Ride,” we invite viewers to delve into the microcosm of Aman’s taxi, a small world where big stories unfold, offering both a mirror and a window to a society in flux.
This film is an exploration of human resilience and the unexpected connections that can emerge from the depths of crisis. It touches on issues of identity and acceptance, a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by those forging their paths against traditional expectations.
It’s a ride that we hope will leave audiences both thoughtful and entertained, finding humour and humanity in the struggle against life’s relentless demands.