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Project Title
THE LUNCH BOX – Telugu Short Film
category
Creative Media
project status
Completed
Role
Director · Editor · Music · Sound Design
Tools & Technologies
Premium Pro
Timeline
6 days (27th jan to 4th feb 2026)
Project Overview
THE LUNCH BOX is a Telugu short film inspired by real-life struggles faced by many students.
The film tells a quiet yet powerful story about hunger that often goes unnoticed, and how a small act of kindness can silently change a life. While education is a right, not a privilege, many students continue their learning journey on empty stomachs.
Through a simple lunch box, the story explores empathy, sharing, and humanity, highlighting the emotional realities behind classrooms and student life.
This is not just a story about food.
It is a story about care.
It is a reminder that no one should have to choose between hunger and education.
The film aims to create awareness, evoke reflection, and inspire viewers to practice compassion in everyday life.
Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Arjun – Prathap
- Riya – Saranya
- Priya – Vasanthi
- Vikram – Purushotham
Direction & Technical
- Directed, Edited, Music & Sound Design: R. Charan
- Cinematography & Editing: P. Rohit
- Cinematography: Sk. Thasin
- Assistant Story Writer: D. Abhinav
Challenges Faced
- Portraying a sensitive social issue like student hunger without exaggeration or dramatization.
- Communicating deep emotions through minimal dialogue and simple storytelling.
- Managing direction, editing, music, and sound design with limited resources.
- Ensuring the message connects emotionally with a wide audience.
Solutions Implemented
- Subtle storytelling: Focused on realistic situations and natural performances to maintain authenticity.
- Visual-driven narrative: Used expressions, framing, and silence to convey emotions effectively.
- Multi-role execution: Handled direction, editing, music, and sound design personally to maintain creative consistency.
- Purpose-driven message: Centered the story around empathy and humanity to ensure lasting impact on viewers.
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