‘Tumbbad,’ ‘Ship of Theseus’ Cinematographer Pankaj Kumar Makes Feature Directorial Debut With Film Bazaar-Selected Tribal Epic ‘Konyak’ (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comNaman Ramachandran Indian cinematographer Pankaj Kumar (“Tumbbad,” “Ship of Theseus”) is set to make his feature directorial debut with “Konyak,” a tribal action drama set in northeast India.
The project, was selected for the NFDC Screenwriters Lab 2024, part of the Film Bazaar, will be produced through Kumar’s newly established Jiboom Studios.
Written by Uddhav Ghosh, the film follows a young warrior named Thungpang who, guided by prophetic visions, must protect his community during a deadly conflict between headhunting tribes.
The story explores themes of betrayal and honor as he confronts his former friend turned enemy, Sangba. The project, which will be shot in Konyak Naga and Hindi languages, emerged from Ghosh’s travels through Nagaland.
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