Secret of a Mountain Serpent

Set in a Himalayan town during the 1990s, this drama follows Barkha, a teacher whose husband is stationed at the border. While living in a community of women defined by longing and local folklore, Barkha develops a romantic attraction to Manik, a mysterious man who has recently arrived in the area.

The film was written and directed by Nidhi Saxena and produced by Richa Chadha and Vimukthi Jayasundara. It is a joint production between India, Italy, and Sri Lanka, created by Pushing Buttons Studios and Forest Flower Films. The movie features a cast including Trimala Adhikari in the lead role of Barkha, Adil Hussain as Manik Guho, Pushpendra Singh as Sudhir, and Richa Meena as Champa. With a runtime of 108 minutes, the film was released on August 28, 2025.