Tamil Documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers' Releasing Soon On OTT

The Elephant Whisperers, a nature-themed documentary short film directed by Kartiki Gonsalves and written by Priscilla Gonsalves, will make its debut on Netflix soon.

This short film is supported by well-known Indian director and BAFTA nominee Guneet Monga in collaboration with Achin Jain under her Sikhya Production label, a production company that has worked on films including Peddlers, The Lunchbox, Masaan, Zubaan, and Paglait. The short film's technical team also comprises editors Sanchari Das Mollick and Douglas Blush, as well as cinematographers Karan Thapliyal, Krish Makhija, Anand Bansal, and Kartiki Gonsalves.

The Elephant Whisperers Plot

The Elephant Whisperers dives into the lives of Bomman and Bellie, a tribal couple from south India, as they fall in love with Raghu, an orphaned elephant calf, and dedicate their entire lives to ensuring its life and rehabilitation.

The Tamil documentary presents both the natural beauty of South India's wilderness areas and the interdependence of local wildlife and indigenous people.

Producer Guneet Monga said, "This is a very special film as it relays a stirring story of the bond between human beings and animals. Through our documentaries, we hope to bring local stories to global audiences, with our leading streaming partner Netflix. Prepare to fall in love with an extraordinary family, as you've never seen before!"

The filmmaker praised how wonderful it was to truly participate in Raghu's daily life and learn about his wants and emotions. She wants the wonder of this event to be shared with the audience. Additionally, she claimed that it was lovely working with Bomman and Bellie. The indigenous communities may learn a lot from them about how to preserve and care for the environment and the animals that share it. In order to better comprehend people's relationship with elephants and other living things we share our space with, the documentary's director also stated that one of her goals is to connect with, engage, and touch the hearts of audiences throughout the world.

The Elephant Whisperers Release Date

The short film, which has a runtime of more than 41 minutes, will debut on December 8, 2022, on Netflix.

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