Nagraj Manjule and Amey Wagh star in “Frame,” a Marathi-language Indian social drama that premiered at the International Film Festival of India in Goa and has now set its streaming premiere on Marathi ZEE5, exploring the moral line between professional duty and human compassion.
The film debuts July 10.
Written and directed by Vikram Patwardhan, the film also features Mugdha Godse and Akshaya Gurav. It is produced by Aatpaat and Zee Studios.
Set in the newsroom of a Pune-based newspaper, “Frame” follows Chandu Pansare, a veteran photojournalist committed to a “click first” approach to his work, and Sidharth Deshmukh, a newcomer who tries to reconcile professional obligation with empathy. When an earthquake devastates the region, the two are pulled into scenes of destruction and loss that force them to confront what it means to document suffering rather than intervene in it. The film uses their contrasting outlooks to raise questions about the responsibilities of witnessing tragedy through a camera lens.
“Marathi ZEE5 has become the default destination for well curated and powerful stories from across Maharashtra,” said V.R. Hema, chief channel officer – Zee Marathi and business head – Marathi ZEE5. “In line with that vision we are proud to showcase ‘Frame’ which is a powerful film that explores the difficult choices people face when professional responsibility crosses paths with human compassion.”
