Award-winning independent feature Shape of Momo, directed by filmmaker Tribeny Rai, is all set for its theatrical release in India and Nepal on May 29, 2026. The film, which has already travelled across several prestigious international film festivals, will now reach audiences in theatres with support from Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media.
Shape of Momo set for release on May 29 with support from Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media
Produced by Dalley Khorsani Production and co-produced by Kathkala Movies, the film has also received backing from acclaimed filmmakers Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti and Payal Kapadia, who’ve joined the project as executive producers.
Set in a Himalayan village in Sikkim, Shape of Momo revolves across the lives of ladies from different generations inside the same family. The film explores themes of womanhood, emotional inheritance, identity, belonging and the complicated relationship individuals often share with the thought of home. The story reflects each the comfort and emotional weight related to one’s roots and upbringing.
The ensemble solid includes late Bhanu Maya Rai, Gaumaya Gurung, Pashupati Rai, Rahul Mukhia and Shyamashree Sherpa. The film has already earned widespread critical acclaim after premiering at prestigious festivals including the Busan International Film Festival and the San Sebastián International Film Festival. It also received recognition and awards during its global festival journey.
Speaking about her debut feature, Tribeny Rai described, “Shape of Momo is my debut feature, told from a private lens and shaped by the ladies and experiences around me. As someone who observes closely, I all the time felt my first film had to return from that space. To now have the film release in theatres in India seems like a big milestone for our team. We make movies with the hope of experiencing them on the large screen, but we’re also aware of the challenges independent movies like ours face, so to see it come together like this feels surreal but in addition rewarding.”
She further added, “Spirit Media is certainly one of the few Indian studios actively creating space for independent, creator-driven cinema, and we couldn’t have asked for higher partners. To have Payal Kapadia champion the film can be very special, she has opened up so many avenues for Indian filmmakers, especially women filmmakers like me, and I’m deeply grateful for her support. At its heart, Shape of Momo is a movie for everybody, its emotional core is universal. It looks at relationships and identity in ways in which transcend geography, and I hope audiences will find something of themselves inside it.”
Backing the film’s release, Rana Daggubati asserted, “Shape of Momo is a quietly powerful film that lightly unfolds and stays with you. Tribeny brings a really personal lens to the film. She has a refreshing, distinct voice as a filmmaker in the way in which she observes her characters and their world. At Spirit, we’re drawn to stories which might be deeply rooted of their world and told with emotional honesty, and Shape of Momo really reflects that. We’re committed to supporting filmmakers like Tribeny, and we’re excited to bring this film to audiences.”
Talking in regards to the film, Executive Producer Zoya Akhtar shared, “Shape of Momo is a deeply personal peek into the lives of three generations of Sikkimese women. With rare emotional truth, Tribeny Rai’s voice as a filmmaker is confident and clear. We love watching stories from across India, stories that bring distinct, lived-in perspectives and expand the world of Indian cinema. We’re so excited that the audience that will never have visited parts of our diverse and luxurious country, including places like Sikkim, will now get to experience a good looking and authentic story from there within the cinema.”
Executive Producer Reema Kagti added, “Tribeny Rai’s Shape of Momo is a movie made with sensitivity, warmth and emotional insight. There’s an intimacy to the storytelling, but in addition an expansiveness in the way in which it engages with family, intergenerational bonds, womanhood, quiet revolt, and identity. The film arrives at a moment when a few of the most fun independent cinema in India is emerging from newer voices and regions, especially from the Northeast. Movies like Boong, Raptures and Village Rockstars have opened up exciting recent creative possibilities inside Indian independent cinema, and it’s wonderful to see Shape of Momo develop into a part of that journey. I’m really glad that Shape of Momo is now finding its solution to theatres, and I hope audiences across India discover the film and connect with it.”
Executive Producer Payal Kapadia added, “Shape of Momo is a deeply moving coming-of-age story of a young woman conflicted by her craving for a house. The film feels refreshingly contemporary, and Tribeny’s stance is robust and uncompromising, yet by the top, very touching as well. I’m so thrilled that this layered film – after a commendable festival journey across the world- will now find its solution to audiences across India. I actually hope more people come and see this excellent movie.”
With its women-led crew, emotionally layered narrative and robust international reception, Shape of Momo is shaping as much as be one of the anticipated independent theatrical releases of the yr.
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