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Anuja OTT release date: Here's when and where to stream Oscar-nominated short film

Anuja OTT release date: Oscar-nominated Anuja premieres on Netflix on Feb 5, 2025. It follows two sisters facing life-changing choices. Priyanka Chopra Jonas and others back this inspiring tale.

Anuja OTT release date: Here's when and where to stream Oscar-nominated short film
Anuja on OTT

Last Updated: 09.41 AM, Jan 30, 2025

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The Oscar-nominated live-action short film Anuja will open on February 5, 2025, delivering this moving and motivational tale to viewers on Netflix. The short film is a positive and touching story about love, perseverance, and opportunity in the face of adversity, and it was created by husband-and-wife team Adam J. Graves and Suchitra Mattai.

Title Anuja
OTT release date February 5, 2025
OTT platform Netflix
Directors Adam J. Graves and Suchitra Mattai
Oscar Nomination Best Live Action Short Film

Anuja plot summary

Anuja, a talented nine-year-old, and Palak, her older sister, work at a seedy garment factory in the caravan. A caring educator gives Anuja the opportunity to attend a prestigious boarding school, but the sisters must overcome obstacles that strain their friendship and strength of character before they can make a decision that will change their lives—a choice that many young girls throughout the world must make. 

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Mindy Kaling's involvement

Mindy Kaling, who produced Anuja, expressed her delight at the film's arrival on Netflix, a platform that allows it to reach a global audience. Bela Bajaria, along with Netflix India, expressed her eternal gratitude for sharing her appreciation for this stunning short film! 

Suchitra and Adam are extremely thankful that Anuja has found a home on Netflix. A group of incredibly gifted and dedicated individuals brought the story of hope to life. And they are overjoyed that people all over the globe can now enjoy the fruits of their labour. 

Production team and cast

A fantastic group of people, including Suchitra Mattai, Mindy Kaling, Krushan Naik, Devananda Graves, Michael Graves, Ksheetij Saini, and Alexandra Blaney, are supporting the project as producers. The production team includes Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Anita Bhatia, Archana Jain, Susan MacLaury, and Albie Hecht in the executive producer roles. Lead actor Sajda Pathan, who is a beneficiary of Mira Nair's Salaam Baalak Trust, gives a moving performance, and the film's authenticity is firmly rooted in its partnership with the organisation. 

Since receiving an Oscar nomination for Best Live Action Short, Anuja has captivated audiences worldwide. This inspiring tale of sisterhood and optimism will make an even bigger splash when it premieres on Netflix on February 5, 2025. 

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