In the Belly of a Tiger

An elderly couple returns to their village in northern India after failing to find work in the city. They find their home struggling under the control of unfair employers and threatened by a predatory tiger. Because the government provides financial compensation only for deaths caused by the animal, the family faces a desperate choice. To escape poverty and ensure their survival, the parents must decide which one of them will sacrifice their life to the tiger.

This drama and horror film was directed by Jatla Siddartha, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Amanda Mooney. The movie features Lawrence Francis as Bhagole, Poonam Tiwari as Prabhata, and Sourabh Jaiswar as Saharsh. It is a co-production involving companies from India, Indonesia, China, the United States, Taiwan, and France, including Les Contes Modernes and Flash Forward Entertainment. The film has a runtime of 91 minutes and was released on February 18, 2024. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 7.5/10 based on 106 votes.