As their debut short film Gudgudi gears up for its screening on the Cannes Film Festival on May 20, filmmaker Manisha Makwana and producer Harshvardhan Patel of White Peacock Movies have officially announced their next two feature film projects, marking a serious milestone for the banner on the worldwide stage.
Gudgudi team pronounces two feature movies ahead of Cannes 2026 screening
The primary project is a folklore thriller centered across the chilling reality of witch hunting, with Manisha Makwana set to direct the feature, written by Yuvraj Gadhvi. Rooted in Indian folklore and social realities, the film goals to mix atmospheric storytelling with a hard-hitting narrative.
The second announcement is a romantic drama to be directed by Amit Prem Mishra, with Manisha Makwana stepping in as producer alongside Harshvardhan Patel under the White Peacock Movies banner.
The announcements come at a major moment for the team as Gudgudi, starring Ahsaas Channa, continues to generate excitement ahead of its Cannes screening on May 20.
Speaking about unveiling their upcoming slate at Cannes, director Manisha Makwana shared, “To find a way to announce our next stories at a platform as prestigious as Cannes feels incredibly special and emotional. The response and enthusiasm around Gudgudi has been deeply encouraging and reaffirming for us as storytellers. I’m especially grateful to Harsh for believing in my vision and continually backing stories which are rooted, courageous and emotionally honest. Having a creative partner who trusts your voice makes all of the difference.”
Producer Harshvardhan Patel added, “Cannes has already been an unforgettable experience for us. The conversations around Gudgudi and the curiosity towards the form of stories we would like to inform has been truly motivating. With these two feature movies, we’re looking forward to expanding the form of cinema White Peacock Movies desires to champion – stories which are impactful, distinctive and emotionally resonant.”
With Gudgudi marking their arrival on the international festival circuit, the newly announced slate signals White Peacock Movies’ intent to construct a various and compelling storytelling portfolio across genres.
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