STRIKER'S GAME

STRIKER'S GAME

Striker's Game Begins

2023 · 11 min · Crime, Comedy, Drama

A retired carrom legend faces off against a menacing gangster, using his unmatched skills to safeguard the integrity of the game and secure his lasting legacy in this high-stakes short film!

Directed by Praneet Raj · Written by Praneet Raj

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Saran Striker
Sowntharya Maran Red's Fixer
Raaja Kondalaia Red
Praneet Raj Scissors
Thanush Striker's Fan
Jokeshwaran Red's Adi-Aal
Haran Sriram (Uncredited) Man With the Gun

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On Valentine's Day, Saran and his friends find themselves at an empty college campus, unsure of how to spend the day. Their teacher assigns them a task to retrieve camera equipment from the storage room. In an unfortunate turn of events, Saran accidentally pushes his friend Raaja, resulting in a tragic death. To conceal the crime, the group devises a plan to transport the body to a remote location in Kerala for burial. The journey to the burial site becomes the central narrative, filled with amusing incidents and surprising twists. Ultimately, the unexpected conclusion unveils the true nature of Raaja.

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