Chidananda S Naik

Chidananda S Naik (born in 1995, India) is a Director who pursued his passion for filmmaking after studying medicine at Mysore Medical College. His direct involvement with the lives and deaths of patients sparked profound reflections on the human experience. The captivating potential of cinema as an art form deeply resonated with him, inspiring him to pursue Direction at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.

Notable Works: "Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know" (2023) "Bhule Chuke Tules" (2023)

Recognition: Winner of "75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow" at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa (2022)