A little joy

17 min · Marathi · Comedy · Drama

A festive Marathi comedy from BhaDiPa: Malhaar Rathod and Atisha Naik star in Sarang Sathaye's warm story of a first attempt at Ganesh Chaturthi modaks. Sixteen minutes, best with something sweet nearby.

10 min · Tamil · Comedy · Thriller

Try a brief Tamil short from Nalan Kumarasamy's early work. A pick for discovering a filmmaker before the features.

9 min · English · Animation · Comedy

Oscar-nominated animator Cordell Barker's stop-motion comedy, presented by The New Yorker's Screening Room. A boy daydreams through biology class about godlike powers, and the results are gloriously petty.

15 min · Tamil · Comedy

Try Aambala Thonda for a fourteen-minute Tamil comedy led by Abi, written and directed by Hariharan Velu.

36 min · Malayalam · Drama

Make a little room for a man and his dog. Try this Malayalam short for a story of companionship and family feeling.

16 min · Marathi · Comedy

A nostalgic Marathi comedy about a small fib told by a child and the bigger truths it uncovers. Fifteen gentle minutes for anyone who remembers swearing on their mother as a kid.

12 min · Hindi · Romance

Mrunal Thakur and Avinash Tiwary play a couple who refuse to give up the house they love, while Gopal Datt's broker keeps showing it to strangers. A twelve-minute Hindi romance with a question at its heart.

17 min · Hindi · Drama

A frustrating conversation can arrive at the moment you most need a new perspective. Try Parichay for a Hindi story about business setbacks and an unexpected encounter.

17 min · English · Science fiction · Comedy

Two farmers get a visitor from beyond their familiar world. Try this sci-fi comedy for a small-town routine disrupted by something extraordinary.

31 min · Malayalam · Drama

For a story set beyond the usual sports field, follow Alan's ambition to make it in esports. Parallel World brings a Malayalam drama into the world of competitive gaming.

13 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Enjoy another comical short from the famous Karikku team

24 min · Punjabi · Romance

A small-town Punjabi romance about first love at a young age, made by Jass Benipal and his team. Twenty-four minutes of earnest, homegrown storytelling.

12 min · No dialogue · Animation · Fantasy · Drama

A lifelong dream keeps Jonas looking toward the sea. Watch for a wordless animation about holding on to the thing you most want to do.

31 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

Arjun falls for Yathra, but she is about to fly overseas; with only twelve hours left, he sets out to prove his love before she leaves.

33 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy · Drama

A familiar arranged-marriage meeting opens the door to something unexpected. Try this Malayalam romance for Shanu and Suma's journey from strangers toward a shared life.

16 min · Gujarati · Comedy

Why tell a story in your own language? Two friends find their reason in this Gujarati short about valuing a mother tongue.

37 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Action

One wedding, a village full of expectations, and the hope of a star guest. Try this Malayalam action-comedy for a celebration that refuses to go to plan.

27 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Thriller

Minul M Nair's Malayalam comedy piles mystery and twists onto a story that keeps going wrong. Twenty-six minutes of cheerful chaos.

7 min · Japanese · Animation · Drama · Comedy

A family trade is not the same as a shared identity. Try Go Fishboy for an unusual Japanese-language animation about a father learning how to understand his son.

8 min · English · Animation

A National Film Board of Canada animation by Jo Meuris, based on Manjusha Pawagi's picture book. Meena hates books until their characters tumble out into her life. Made for ages 5 to 8, charming at any age.

14 min · Hindi · Comedy · Drama

The investigator becomes the suspect in this Hindi comedy of a missing earring, suspicious neighbours and Baby's unusual detective work.

22 min · Tamil · Comedy · Romance

A Tamil romantic comedy, the second short from Bhuvan Kumar K and Arun Jss, starring Arun Jss and Smrithi Srivatsan.

17 min · Hindi · Romance · Comedy

She is serious and organized; he is carefree and casual. Try this for a coffee-date comedy about a match that looks wrong on paper.

16 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Thriller

Try a Malayalam mystery-thriller from Jithu Satheesan Mangalathu and his team. A pick for discovering independent suspense shorts.

17 min · Marathi · Thriller · Romance · Comedy

Who is the villain when two people tell the story differently? Try Anurup for a tense Marathi short built around that question.

15 min · Telugu · Comedy · Drama

A Telugu family comedy directed by Sumanth Acharya, starring Pratheek and Payal Chengappa, about a husband whose penny-pinching drives his household up the wall.

11 min · Japanese · Animation · Comedy · Fantasy

Koji Yamamura's Oscar-nominated animation retells the rakugo tale of a miser who grows a cherry tree on his head. Its makers note it ranked in Annecy's list of 100 films for a century of animation.

25 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Karikku's Malayalam comedy directed by Jeevan Stephan, with the full gang of Sabareesh Sajjin, Anu K Aniyan and Arjun Ratan. Twenty-five minutes of photo-shoot chaos, with English subtitles.

33 min · Malayalam

Two carefree friends face a change in their lives when an unexpected event interrupts their routine.

7 min · No dialogue · Animation · Fantasy

What if daylight controlled your every move? Watch for a wordless stop-motion tale of a worker with a brighter idea.

9 min · English · Comedy

One ordinary question leads to anything but an ordinary response. Try this comedy short for an imaginative twist on everyday conversation.

6 min · Kannada · Drama · Comedy

Try this five-minute Kannada short directed by Rahul Dev, with English subtitles declared by its makers.

9 min · Japanese · Animation · Drama

Visit a food-filled island with Mogu and Perol. A short stop-motion pick about two friends sharing an appetite for life.

10 min · No dialogue · Animation

What if a house could go looking for somewhere else to belong? Follow a wordless animated journey beyond the foundations of home.

11 min · Telugu · Comedy · Romance

In the mood for a short Telugu comedy about married life? Try Mukesh's Love Marriage.

13 min · English · Fantasy · Comedy

Internet magician Zach King stars in Colin Levy's playful Western: a magic hat throws two friends into the Old West, and an outlaw called Mad-Hat Milton wants it back.

8 min · Hindi · Animation

Can a small coin find a purpose in a world that values bigger things? Try Ketan Pal's animated short for a playful question about worth.

28 min · Telugu · Romance · Comedy

YN Lohit's Telugu romantic comedy for Chitralahari Entertainments, starring Sidhu Diwakar and Ashritha Rao, with music by Adheera.

12 min · Tamil · Comedy

A couple hopes one family meeting will bring them closer to a shared future. Try Mittai Veedu for the familiar nerves and comedy of seeking a family's acceptance.

16 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

A village romance comes with a playful short-film frame. Try Soulmates - Oru Saathukkudi Pranayam for a quirky Malayalam love-story break.

16 min · Kannada · Comedy · Drama

Raghava Mahender's Kannada family comedy with Suprith Kaati, Kruthika Gowda and Arya Swaroop. Sixteen minutes, with English subtitles.

5 min · No dialogue · Animation · Drama

A discarded ring becomes a very big prize for some very small creatures. Watch for a wordless animated adventure beneath the city.

15 min · English · Documentary

What happens when your livelihood no longer fits your conscience? Choose 73 Cows for a short documentary about a farmer weighing an unusually difficult change.

10 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy · Fantasy

A sleeping princess draws a very unlikely rescue party. Choose Sleeping Betty for a dialogue-free, ink-drawn fairy-tale parody that mixes royal history with playful absurdity.

5 min · English · Tamil · Hindi · Animation · Comedy · Drama

What if a skin tone came with a number that shaped how people treated you? Try this short animated satire for a pointed look at colourism and everyday prejudice.

12 min · No dialogue · Animation

When friendship seems out of reach, a polar bear tries a different approach. Watch for a hand-drawn story about loneliness and connection.

19 min · Tamil · Drama

Explore a Tamil short from Dinesh Kumar and his team. A pick for discovering another independent storyteller in a compact format.

25 min · No dialogue · Comedy

Buster Keaton's 1920 silent classic, co-directed with Eddie Cline: newlyweds build a flat-pack house after a jealous rival swaps the crate numbers. Twenty-five minutes of slapstick that still works a century on.

10 min · No dialogue · Animation · Drama

A playground becomes a place to rethink who gets included. Watch Ian for an animated story told without dialogue about reaching out to a child who wants to belong.

8 min · English · Comedy

What if your future self could leave something behind? Try this Tropfest short for a young boy's take on time travel.

9 min · Tamil · Comedy

Try a brief Tamil college comedy from Nalan Kumarasamy. A pick for revisiting the humor of student days.

7 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy · Drama

An angry little cat finds an unexpected friend—and a new instrument. Try this for an animated story about learning to change.

7 min · English · Comedy

Boman Modine's English family comedy: an elderly father announces a divorce on Christmas Eve, and his far-flung children rush home to stop it. Seven minutes with a festive twist.

31 min · English · Documentary

See our shared home through the memories of the people who first photographed it from lunar orbit. Earthrise offers an astronaut-led documentary reflection on a picture that changed the view.

7 min · No dialogue · Animation · Drama

A tiny spider has an enormous dream. Try this wordless animation for an adventure built on curiosity and determination.

14 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

Set aside thirteen minutes for a Tamil love drama from writer-director Nijil Dhinakar, with cinematography by Karikalan Kamaraj. Marappeno is presented as a feel-good romance.

27 min · Malayalam · Drama

Make time for a small Malayalam story about goodness. A pick for a quiet change of pace.

17 min · Hindi · Drama

Sometimes a wrong address leads to a welcome connection. A lonely widower and a delivery boy offer a small story about companionship.

10 min · English · Romance

Charles Wahl's English sci-fi romance for DUST: George has a ring in his pocket, Lori has a time machine that goes back ten minutes. Nine charming minutes of second chances.

5 min · Hindi · Drama

Sometimes a small new skill means something much bigger. Try L for a short about a mother's wish to ride a scooter and the hurdles along the way.

13 min · Hindi · Romance · Drama

For the crush that begins with a familiar face and a few shared floors. A short romance about noticing someone in an everyday space.

17 min · Telugu · Comedy · Romance

Rishi M's Telugu comedy for Wah Originals, starring Gautham Kumar and Devi Sree, about a man who is married but still living like a bachelor.

8 min · Telugu · Comedy · Romance

A Telugu romantic comedy from MR Productions starring Raj Tarun and Chandini Chowdary, with music by Kesava Kiran.

23 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

A heartwarming Malayalam romance about love, dreams and the everyday realities that test them.

23 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Alambanz's Malayalam Onam comedy, written and directed by Arsh, with Amal Thaha, Sony George and Aiswarya Menon. Twenty-three minutes of festive chaos.

13 min · Malayalam

The lead character, played by Aju Varghese, finds his life thrown off course by a curse the makers describe as a "sweet" one.

13 min · English · Drama · Comedy

A routine school meeting brings a family's worries to the surface. Try this for a story about patience, humor and the small moments that connect parents and children.

20 min · English · Gujarati · Drama · Comedy

Grief has no patience for social performance. Try this tragicomedy for a widow's encounter with visitors who seem to bring everything except understanding.

16 min · Assamese · Drama

Priyanka Sohoria's Assamese drama about domestic violence in rural Assam, and about the hope and courage it takes to step into the light. Sixteen minutes that handle a hard subject with care.

32 min · Bodo · Romance · Drama

Love also asks for patience, understanding and respect. Watch for a Bodo relationship story about the feelings a couple struggles to express.

14 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

Ashwin Chandrasekar's Tamil romantic comedy with Rishikanth and Debnita Kar: a young couple hunt the city for somewhere that will actually let them be a couple. English subtitles.

30 min · Gujarati · Drama

A possible match brings two families together—and opens an unexpected chapter. Try this for a Gujarati short with conversations over ginger tea.

7 min · No dialogue · Animation · Drama

A child finds care where others would not offer it. Watch for an animated short about belonging and every child's right to an identity.

22 min · Hindi · Romance · Comedy

A talkative free spirit and a quiet introvert meet over chai at an arranged-marriage meeting. This Hindi romantic comedy lets their differences turn into understanding over twenty-two easy minutes.

26 min · English · Comedy · Science fiction

Michael Heaton's retro sci-fi comedy: in an alternate 1950s where people grow from seeds, a lonely woman plants herself a husband. Twenty-six minutes on what perfect really means.

14 min · Hindi · Comedy

A Hindi comedy with a message: a greedy businessman who expects God to grant his every wish opens the door to a stranger, and the visit turns his thinking upside down.

12 min · English · Comedy · Drama

Two elderly nuns find a fellow sister dead at the altar and decide to cram in some adventure while they still can. A gentle, funny English short about mortality.

19 min · Kannada · Comedy · Drama

JRM Studio's Kannada family comedy with Arya Swaroop and Ashwitha, billed by its makers as clean fun for all ages. Nineteen minutes for a lazy weekend.

8 min · English · Documentary

Take a short break with “Ian” to see the world from another angle. A 72-year-old rock climber who defies age and keeps chasing his passion.

14 min · English · Comedy · Drama

Groceries become a reason to reach across the distance of lockdown. A pick for a small story about neighbours and practical kindness.

17 min · Telugu · Romance · Comedy

Karthik's Telugu romantic comedy with Kanna and Chandana Payaavula, about a shy young man trying to say what he feels.

20 min · Tamil · Fantasy · Romance · Comedy

What happens when a couple literally trade places? Watch this Tamil fantasy rom-com for a workday spent seeing life from the other side.

28 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Romance

A teenager falls for the girl of his dreams as school life gives way to engineering college and the uncertainties of growing up.

19 min · Hindi · Drama

Asif Khan's Hindi drama about women breaking free of the household threshold, released on International Women's Day. Its makers report a Best Lens of Change award at the Golden FEMI Film Festival.

22 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Who decides which rules we have to live by? Open Your Mind uses satire to question the everyday restrictions people place on one another.

41 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Jayakrishna and Anil Sign's Malayalam comedy runs a full 41 minutes, so settle in for a longer ride.

26 min · Gujarati · Horror · Comedy

Jeetu Rall's Gujarati horror-comedy sequel: Ashu is back for Navratri, ready this time, but destiny has a chilling night planned. Twenty-six minutes of festive frights.

20 min · Hindi · Drama · Comedy · Romance

Try Elaichi for a wedding-night story where tenderness and humour make room for a difficult past and the possibility of a new beginning.

27 min · Kannada · Drama

Spend time with a Kannada relationship story about love, hurt and hope. A pick for viewers who enjoy quieter emotional dramas.

14 min · No dialogue · Animation · Drama

A small bear finds a very unusual parent. Try this wordless animation for a story about temptation, care and the meaning of home.

15 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

George Jacob's Malayalam comedy-thriller: a cop gets a marriage proposal from a girl named Veda, just as another Veda walks into his station and confesses to murder. English subtitles.

22 min · Hindi · Comedy · Romance

Seemaa Desai's Hindi comedy stars Rajesh Sharma as a bored government clerk who discovers a dating app, with Adah Sharma and Ashwini Kalsekar. Twenty-one sweet and spicy minutes.

14 min · Tamil · Romance

In the mood for a brief Tamil romance? Try Matrimony, written and directed by Menaka and presented by Behindwoods.

23 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

Try “Laddu” when you’re in the mood for a short comedy.

14 min · English · Comedy · Drama

BAFTA nominee Amit Shah stars in Sam Baron's comedy about a man who finds out his girlfriend only dates Indian men. A Vimeo Staff Pick and Indian Film Festival of LA audience award winner, per its makers.

20 min · Kannada · Horror · Comedy

Campfire jokes meet a crossroads with a frightening reputation. Try Gavi Gudda Cross for a Kannada short that mixes local ghost lore, comedy and a night of mounting tension.

11 min · Malayalam · Comedy

A Malayalam comedy made at a 2012 Neo Media School workshop directed by filmmaker Siddique.

17 min · Tamil · Drama · Romance

An Idly Upma original shot, edited and directed by Sujith S: a simple, gentle Tamil tale from the lockdown months.

5 min · No dialogue · Animation · Fantasy · Drama

Hugo's first step outside needs a little courage and an unusual friend. Try Brave for a short animated story about confidence and feeling accepted.

22 min · Punjabi · Drama

A promise to a sister is easy to make—but what does honoring it ask of you? Watch for a Punjabi family story about the strength of a vow.

12 min · English · Documentary

Step inside a bookstore built against the odds. Watch for a portrait of Josh Spencer and the community finding a home among his shelves.

12 min · Tamil

Villagers scramble to repair their television in time to watch the 1983 Cricket World Cup final.

27 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

MRK's Tamil romantic comedy for Nagaichuvaigal, starring Vetrivel S and Sharva Aura. Twenty-seven light minutes.

9 min · English · Romance · Drama

Jay Diaz's English romance with Corina Calderon and Noah Baron: two estranged lovers meet again after years apart. Its makers report a best screenplay win at the Mexican American Film & TV Festival 2023.

25 min · Malayalam · Romance

R. Elancheran's Malayalam romance, with English subtitles, about the fairytale love can bring into an ordinary life. Twenty-five gentle minutes.

6 min · No dialogue · Animation

How long would you hold on to a childhood dream? Follow one would-be explorer through a lifetime of ambition in this wordless animation.

6 min · No dialogue · Animation · Science fiction · Comedy

A bounty hunter has a simple assignment, but an encounter can change what seems obvious. Try Alpha-9 for a brief animated science-fiction story about facing the unfamiliar.

28 min · Telugu · Romance · Drama

A Telugu romance that its channel describes as a cute love story. Twenty-seven minutes for an easy evening.

21 min · Marathi · Drama

Try Panchvis for a Marathi short from writer-director Ravindra Virkar and Creative Window, with an ensemble cast and a focus on childhood.

7 min · No dialogue · Animation

Losing a shell may be the start of finding a friend. Follow two small crabs through a wordless adventure on a very big beach.

5 min · Tamil · Comedy

Pradeep Ranganathan, later of Love Today, stars in Kamal Prakash's four-minute Tamil comedy about a die-hard single guy, styled after a Rudy Mancuso music video.

29 min · Punjabi · Comedy · Drama

Harmesh Guru's Punjabi village comedy with Jass Dhillon and Sukhwinder Pindi Ala: a son-in-law makes a demand so odd it ends up before the panchayat. Twenty-nine homegrown minutes.

10 min · Kumaoni · Animation

Why offer a necklace of sweets to crows? Watch for a Kumaoni animated journey into a family tradition and the folktale behind it.

20 min · Malayalam · Drama

Try MudApples for a Malayalam short from director Akshay Keecheri, with cinematography by Nikhil Surendran and background score by Kishan Mohan and Nikhil Thomas.

12 min · Marathi · Comedy · Drama

Real-life sisters Mrunmayee and Gautami Deshpande play sisters in Sarang Sathaye's BhaDiPa Marathi comedy about a bond made of equal parts love and rivalry.

8 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy

One soft cushion, two very determined rivals. Try this wordless animation for a mischievous cat-and-moth contest.

10 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy

Expressive character animation and classic slapstick make this landmark open movie an inviting introduction to Blender films.

15 min · Malayalam · Romance

Gokul's nostalgic Malayalam romance with Shalom Khader and Shahina Shajahan, about a first meeting that feels like magic. Fifteen gentle minutes that MMC viewers have watched to the end.

21 min · Marathi · Comedy · Romance

Vividh Korgaonkar's Marathi comedy for Assal Marathi goes behind the scenes of a perfect-looking pre-wedding photo shoot, and all the chaos behind the poses.

14 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

Anuradha Indira writes and directs this Malayalam slice-of-life comedy about an urban IT couple, starring Vineeth Vishwam and Dini Satheesan. Thirteen minutes, taken with a pinch of salt.

12 min · English · Comedy · Drama

What would happen if you buried your phone and walked away from the online noise? Quiet Life turns that impulse into a semi-silent comedy about disconnecting—and finding connection again.

21 min · Telugu · Science fiction · Romance

An indie Telugu sci-fi romance from MarkataRashi: Samay is willing to travel through time to win over the person he loves. Twenty-one playful minutes.

7 min · Hindi · Drama · Romance

Love and companionship do not stop mattering as we grow older. Watch Anupam Kher and Natasha Rastogi in a short about secrets and the relationships that keep loneliness at bay.

20 min · Tamil · Romance

An arranged marriage is only the beginning of getting to know someone. Try this Tamil musical romance for a couple finding their way towards love.

20 min · Malayalam · Romance

Two new teachers step into working life and a romantic musical story. Try this Malayalam short when you want a mix of relationships and music.

16 min · Hindi · Comedy · Drama

Two teachers, one poem and two very certain opinions: try Aath Aana for a compact Hindi comedy built around a stubborn literary disagreement.

35 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

Shyamlal's thirty-four-minute Malayalam romance follows a just-married couple through one misty midnight of love, anger and old wounds. Starring Sourav Syam and Ashika Asokan.

15 min · No dialogue · Romance

Rathish Raju's wordless musical romance for Illusion Media, starring Joe and Shriya. Fifteen minutes of a different kind of love story.

19 min · Kannada · Comedy

Try Last Bell for a short Kannada comedy from PNG Studios, featuring an ensemble cast and students from Nataranga Cultural Academy.

14 min · Tamil · Science fiction · Comedy

Balakrishnan's Tamil sci-fi comedy for Finally, with Raj VJ and DevaDharshini. A playful fourteen-minute time-travel caper.

16 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

Sarath Jinaraj writes, directs and stars in this Malayalam rom-com with Minnu Jomy about the first days of married life.

6 min · English · Drama · Romance

A deaf girl meets a boy who is paralysed from the waist down, and neither knows the other's difference. A five-minute English teen film that won best of show and audience choice at the Reel Short Teen Film Festival, per its makers.

19 min · Kannada · Romance

Madhu Kalale's Kannada romance with Aashith and Varsha Bhat: one summer morning Vijay runs into Trisha, the neighbour he has adored since childhood. Nineteen warm, nostalgic minutes.

13 min · English · Comedy · Romance

BAFTA nominee Amit Shah plays a struggling actor whose health scare makes him rethink his life and love, in Sam Baron's award-winning English romantic comedy-drama.

28 min · Tamil · Drama

A bookshop writer makes a puzzling encounter the starting point for a story. Choose Kadhai Kadai for a Tamil short about attraction and the stories we tell ourselves.

20 min · Assamese · Romance · Drama

Spend a short-film break with Amit and Aastha in Faded, an Assamese romance about a relationship three years in the making.

14 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

Sreeju Sreenivasan and Jithin Jayaprakash's Malayalam rom-com for Sahachaari Films, with songs by Samuel Aby. Fourteen breezy minutes.

15 min · Tamil · Horror · Comedy

Sam John's Tamil horror-comedy: with Mum away, siblings Sam and Pooja try every clumsy trick to chase a ghost out of the house. More giggles than screams.

7 min · English · Comedy

She likes him; he likes his bike. Try this for a short comedy about a childhood crush with some competition.

22 min · Tulu · Comedy

Missing one bus can upset an entire day. Try this for a college story about the small mishaps that keep piling up.

24 min · Tamil · Romance

A power cut puts a girl afraid of the dark and a guy who can't sleep on the same terrace. Arjun's gentle Tamil romance lets them trade secrets until morning.

7 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy

Lorenzo Fresta's wordless CalArts animation, which its makers say won best animated short at the Rome Independent Film Festival 2020. Seven minutes of silly, inventive charm.

15 min · English · Documentary

Take a short break with “The Man Who Climbed Everest 21 Times” to see the world from another angle. A breathtaking look at the life of a Sherpa who has climbed Everest 21 times.

12 min · Hindi · Drama

Sometimes a child's gesture says what adults forget. Watch for a short about Aman and the lesson he wants others to notice.

6 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy

Helping isn't always straightforward. Try this wordless animation for an insect-sized comedy of teamwork and transformation.

8 min · English · Animation · Fantasy · Drama

A fall into the ocean opens a strange and magical world. Try this stop-motion fable for an imaginative journey through fear, comfort and hope.

9 min · Tamil · Drama · Romance

Love takes on a new shape when a child arrives. Try Amu for a Tamil short about a couple becoming parents and a father's changing perspective.

8 min · Malayalam · Thriller · Comedy

A small-time thief finds a bag of cash and two gangsters on the way out. This eight-minute Malayalam crime comedy from Yellow Submarine, directed by Viswanathan S, packs a full caper into a tea break.

21 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

A school crush comes to stay, and an introvert has something he wants to say. Watch this Tamil romance for the nerves behind a long-delayed confession.

7 min · English · Animation · Drama

Try Yulia Aronova's short animation in its English version. A compact pick for discovering an independent animator's work.

21 min · Tamil · Comedy · Drama

A simple search for change opens up a whole city of encounters. Try Chillra Illa Pa for a Tamil short built around an everyday money problem and the strangers it brings together.

11 min · Marathi · Drama · Comedy

Two women face a similar problem in very different working lives. Watch for a Marathi story about deadlines, resourcefulness and a familiar snack.

11 min · No dialogue · Animation · Drama

A little disruption can change what home feels like. Choose Foundling for a dialogue-free animation about a quiet hedgehog, a troublesome baby spider and an unexpected bond.

16 min · Malayalam · Romance

Neeraj Kuruvila's Malayalam romance for Pappi & Pappoi Entertainment, about connection, trust and true feelings. Sixteen sweet minutes.

5 min · No dialogue · Animation

A wordless fantasy action short made in Blender by Ammonite and Zean, winner of Blender's Suzanne Award for best short film 2024. Koji must defeat an ancient evil his late master left behind.

27 min · Malayalam · Drama

Set aside twenty-seven minutes for Ammukkuttiyude Swargam, a Malayalam short presented by CMC Pavanathma Province in Kothamangalam.

9 min · Russian · Animation · Comedy · Drama

Masha expects a party with her parents and gets a room full of grandmas instead. Try this for an animated New Year with unexpected company.

7 min · Hindi · Comedy

Madhoo and Parzaan Dastur star in Nitesh V. Ranglani's six-minute Hindi Mother's Day comedy: a tribute to the love, care and scolding we can't do without.

10 min · English · Comedy

One raisin, an awkward encounter and a chance at company. Try this rural comedy for an offbeat look at loneliness and connection.

7 min · Malayalam · Romance

A Malayalam Valentine's short directed by Akhil S Kiran from a story by Mahesh Gopal, scored with Stephen Devassy's Romanza.

7 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy

A deer keeps putting his home in order, only to wake up to another mess. Try this for an animated mystery built around one stubborn daily routine.

9 min · No dialogue · Animation

A wordless animation: a shepherd turns wool into rain clouds that keep his valley green. When he dies, his loyal dog must carry on the work. Nine minutes that will move dog lovers.

6 min · English · Animation · Comedy

An art student with poor eyesight follows his teacher's advice to draw exactly what he sees, and becomes an online sensation as an abstract artist. A six-minute animated satire of art criticism.

8 min · English · Comedy

Try a Tropfest short built around an unusual excuse. A pick for discovering compact independent filmmaking from Julian Lucas.

30 min · Marathi · Romance · Drama

Marriage pressure is familiar; an unplanned first meeting can still be a surprise. Try Shambharave Sthal for a Marathi story about expectations and getting to know someone on your own terms.

4 min · English · Animation · Comedy

Even an old refrigerator can worry about being replaced. Watch for an animated friendship story about assumptions and the trouble they cause.

23 min · Tamil · Comedy · Drama

What if you weren't the hero of your own college story? Try this Tamil short for a return to student days through someone else's eyes.

26 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Explore a Malayalam short written and directed by Rithin Rajesh. A pick for discovering the team's storytelling beyond Avenir's other films.

8 min · English · Comedy

A Short of the Week selection: an irreverent alt-history of the lazy susan, the spinning table at Chinese restaurants, and the spectacularly lazy woman who invented it. Seven very funny minutes.

24 min · Kannada · Comedy · Drama

Raghava Mahendar's Kannada family comedy for PNG Studios, with Sudhakar Gowda and Kruthika Gowda. Twenty-three minutes of household mischief.

31 min · Kannada · Drama

Sharath Raysad's Kannada drama follows young Ayush and his grandmother Giridajji on a journey together. Thirty-one warm minutes with songs by Sumedh K.

22 min · Tamil · Comedy · Romance

See an early short from Atlee with cinematography by George C Williams. Mugaputhagam offers a Tamil short-film break under its Facebook-themed title.

23 min · Malayalam · Romance

A gentle Malayalam romance about family bonds, love that goes unspoken and a quiet attraction, told as a feel-good short.

6 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Make time for a brief Malayalam comedy with a touch of magical realism. A pick for discovering the work of Jose Thankachan and Jeevan Jose.

22 min · Telugu · Romance · Comedy

A Telugu romantic comedy from iQlik Movies. Twenty-one light minutes.

18 min · Telugu · Romance · Comedy

Try a Telugu romantic comedy from Sadashiv and his team. A short pick when you're in the mood for relationship humor.

24 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

Lockdown has left two people wanting very different things. Try this Tamil romantic comedy for the plan they hope will solve both problems.

15 min · Hindi · Drama

Why does a woman enjoying her own life become everyone's business? Try this for a look at gossip, marriage expectations and living on your own terms.

5 min · Tamil · Comedy

A four-minute Tamil satire about modern relationships, which its maker calls the turning point of his career.

22 min · Hindi · Comedy · Drama

A scooter takes center stage in a wedding comedy. Try this Hindi short for a story about family customs and the chaos they can bring.

5 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy

A packet of cookies turns a train-platform encounter into a test of assumptions. Watch for a wordless comedy about judging the stranger beside you.

15 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Fantasy

A homemade Malayalam Christmas comedy-fantasy from Seekko's channel about a very unusual Santa.

15 min · Tamil · Drama · Comedy

A Tamil Mother's Day comedy with Yogalakshmi of Tourist Family as shy Shreya, whose mother secretly sets out to match her with the colleague she likes.

7 min · Konkani · Drama

How often do we notice the people living beside us? Try this Konkani short for a story about loneliness and the kindness of a neighbour.

9 min · Tamil · Comedy

Try an early Tamil comedy from Nalan Kumarasamy. A short pick for exploring the filmmaker's work before his features.

7 min · English · Animation · Drama · Comedy

Shirley Zhou's UCLA animation thesis: an ex-bounty hunter makes breakfast while his daughter keeps asking about his old job. Seven charming minutes.

10 min · No dialogue · Science fiction · Animation

Two little rovers face a vast unknown together. Try this wordless science-fiction adventure for a story of exploration and friendship under pressure.

16 min · Kannada · Comedy · Romance

Ashok Kumar K's Kannada comedy with Gowrav Shetty and Pallavi Parva about the everyday squabbles of a modern married couple.

22 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

Sam John's Tamil rom-com for Finally: a fake job interview turns into an unexpected love story. Twenty-one cheerful minutes.

8 min · English · Animation

Small paws, big determination. Follow Andy's journey for an animated story about perseverance, help and finding a purpose.

28 min · Hindi · Romance · Drama

Sometimes saying hello is the hardest part. Try Ek Chhoti Si Lift Story for a Hindi office romance built around elevator encounters and the courage to start a conversation.

27 min · Hindi · Comedy · Romance

Ashka Chowdhary's Hindi film-school romance: two strangers meet on their shared apartment terrace and bond over secrets and dreams. Twenty-seven gentle minutes.

17 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Adarsh S Binu's Malayalam comedy about village gossip and the neighbours who keep tabs on everyone. English subtitles, and recognisable to anyone who grew up in a small town.

17 min · Telugu · Romance · Comedy

Three relationships, and three different ways to look at love. Try this Telugu short for a young man's reflections on what each connection leaves behind.

10 min · No dialogue · Animation · Fantasy · Romance

A lonely iceberg is an unlikely place to make a friend. Try this wordless stop-motion fairytale for a prickly witch and a determined visitor.

15 min · No dialogue · Animation · Fantasy

Sometimes finding a friend means finding someone who knows what it is to be different. Try Laika & Nemo for a dialogue-free animated meeting between a diver and an astronaut.

8 min · English · Comedy

Try a seven-minute comedy about making a change. A compact pick when you are in the mood for something playful.

27 min · Hindi · Comedy · Romance

Her last day and his first day in Mumbai turn into the same unexpected encounter. Try First & Last Time for a Hindi rom-com about plans going wrong and perspectives opening up.

11 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy

A wordless Australian animation about road rage on the Nullarbor Plain, the longest straight road in the world: a brash young driver picks a fight with a surprisingly intrepid old-timer.

35 min · Bengali · Romance · Comedy

Debango Paul's Bengali romantic comedy with Ami Sinha and Moumita Das: Sourodeep and Binodini take every bump on the road to becoming the perfect match.

12 min · Kannada · Comedy · Drama

Try a Kannada mystery-thriller written and directed by Rakesh BJ. A pick for discovering independent short films presented by Rishab Shetty Films.

10 min · No dialogue · Animation · Drama

Woody's dream is to play the piano, though his hands seem built against it. Choose this stop-motion short for a character's struggle to reach beyond an unsatisfying routine.

44 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Drama

Settle into a longer Malayalam short from Team GUND. A pick for exploring an independent cast and filmmaking team's work.

16 min · English · Romance · Comedy

An arranged date is a meeting of expectations as much as people. Try this if you enjoy stories about belonging, family and finding a connection.

11 min · German · Comedy

Written, directed and edited by Alexander Peskador; the description gives German with English subtitles and lists an audience award at Independent Days Karlsruhe and Best Comedy at the Austrian Film Festival.

4 min · Japanese · Animation · Science fiction · Comedy

Buckle up for a fast trip beyond Earth, as Makina and Chiharu turn a weekend drive into animated interplanetary chaos.

25 min · Marathi · Romance · Comedy

Varun Narvekar's Marathi romantic comedy with Virajas Kulkarni and Priyadarshini Indalkar, written by Saniya Vaidya: some things happen by chance, and sometimes so does love.

9 min · Marathi · Romance · Drama

Adinath Kothare and Dipti Devi play a couple who drift apart after marriage, until a house brings them back together. An eight-minute Marathi drama about second chances.

23 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

A Malayalam romantic comedy written by Gokul about a hopelessly bad lover and his misadventures. Twenty-three goofy minutes.

7 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy

A missed train leaves Esra with time to fill—and a puzzle that wants to be solved. Try this for a wordless short about where we put our attention.

7 min · Hindi · Comedy · Drama

A homemade tonic opens up more than a sales conversation. Try this Hindi short for a look at motherhood, love and difficult choices.

19 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Make room for an eighteen-minute Malayalam comedy from Majeesh Ayilara and the Thidukam team.

7 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy · Romance

A little lizard’s search for a new tail asks a familiar question: how much should we change to fit in? Try it for friendship and self-acceptance.

29 min · Tamil · Comedy · Horror

Is it a haunting, a protest—or both? Try this Tamil satire for a household whose attempts at order keep making the chaos worse.

12 min · Bengali · Comedy · Drama

A small theft brings a bigger question of conscience into focus. Try this for a compact Bengali story about the choices people justify.

20 min · Tamil · Comedy · Science fiction

For a Tamil comedy built around a time-loop idea, try this independently credited short from the 1UP team.

22 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

A Kutti Stories Malayalam rom-com about a young couple trying out living together. Twenty-one light minutes.

26 min · Malayalam · Comedy

A no tension comedy flick

7 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy

Olga's dreams are much bigger than her kiosk. Watch this wordless animation for an unusual escape from an everyday routine.

12 min · English · Comedy

Four misfits, one detention room: try this for the awkward alliances and shared frustrations of finding your place at school.

31 min · Tamil · Drama

A young woman weighs a treasured part of herself against the future she wants. Watch for a story about choosing a life on your own terms.

12 min · Kannada · Comedy · Drama

Amithraj's Kannada family comedy with Gowrav Shetty: a household puts up a 'no entry for relatives' sign, with predictable chaos. English subtitles.

10 min · English · Animation · Comedy

A bird too frightened to fly south makes an unusual starting point for a winter journey. Watch if you like small stories about facing a big fear.

3 min · English · Animation · Comedy · Drama

A swallowed seed turns an ordinary snack into a strange predicament. Try this brief animated comedy for a playful twist on an old childhood warning.

42 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Karikku's longer Malayalam comedy, directed by Abijith Krishnan: the gang ends up in jail, and keeps its cool. Forty-one minutes, so get comfortable.

13 min · Kannada · Romance

Yashas L's Kannada romance about Vihaan, a young photographer torn between the woman he loves and the passion he lives for.

21 min · Kannada · Drama

Bhuvan Sathya's coming-of-age Kannada drama, presented by Rishab Shetty Films, which its makers say premiered at the New York Indian Film Festival and Chicago South Asian Film Festival in 2021.

17 min · Malayalam · Romance

Keerthan M Dinesh's Malayalam slice-of-life romance with Antony Varghese, written by Nithin Nazar. Sixteen gentle minutes about two people who just need to talk.

30 min · Marathi · Drama

A small treat can mean a whole world to a child. Watch for a Marathi story about longing, affordability and a village boy's simple wish.

27 min · Malayalam · Romance

Let the songs lead in this Malayalam musical romance with Sarjano Khalid and Gouri G Kishan, scored by Vishnu Shyam and featuring the track 'Vellai Poove'.

32 min · Kannada · Romance · Comedy

Shamu Muralidhar's new-age Kannada rom-com: through sarcasm, laughter and one honest confession, Tej and Dheeksha learn love is about becoming the right person.

16 min · Kannada · Comedy

Raghava Mahender's Kannada comedy for PNG Studios with Suprith Kaati and Kruthika Gowda, part of the team's Wonders series.

21 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Karikku's Malayalam comedy written and directed by Nikhil Prasad: Bhaskaran Pillai's small-town tech venture and the gang who sign up for it.

4 min · English · Animation · Romance

A shy painter's pictures have opinions of their own. Try this animated romance for a playful story about finding the courage to show your feelings.

20 min · Hindi · Drama

A child's question opens a door to everyday kindness. Try this if you enjoy stories that find something meaningful in ordinary people.

3 min · No dialogue · Animation · Comedy

Two octopuses will not give up on staying together. Try this for a very short, very determined animated escape.

11 min · English · Animation · Drama

Steven Hunter's Pixar SparkShort: a young man who hasn't come out to his parents swaps bodies with his dog. Eleven minutes of love, family and a very energetic pup.

18 min · Tamil · Comedy · Romance

Try Marriage Loan for a Tamil romantic comedy starring Sam John and Shravnitha, with wedding pressures and family expectations in the mix.

8 min · English · Animation · Comedy

Cordell Barker's Oscar-nominated 1988 NFB animation: old Mr Johnson tries everything to get rid of a little yellow cat, and the cat keeps coming back. Eight minutes of escalating chaos.

19 min · Marathi · Drama

Grandma's stories can bridge more than a generation. Watch for a Marathi short about the friendship within a family.

14 min · English · Animation · Romance · Drama

Miss Todd has the imagination to fly—but the world has other expectations. Watch for a stop-motion musical about determination and making room for a woman's ambition.

12 min · Hindi · Drama

Sheeba Chadda and Shantanu Maheshwari in Ajay Shivan's Hindi drama: Ved has his birthday all planned, until his mother's surprise reminds him whose special day it really is.

18 min · Malayalam · Comedy

An office conversation turns into an eagerly awaited Onam visit. Watch this Malayalam comedy for the growing gap between imagination and expectation.

25 min · Hindi · Comedy

A new car should make life easier—shouldn't it? Try this Hindi short for a family whose big purchase brings plenty of complications.

15 min · Hindi · Drama · Comedy

Shiv Panditt and Ipshita Chakraborty Singh play filmmaker spouses who pick up a lost boy who can't remember his address. Prashant Pandey's Hindi slice of life, warm and funny.

20 min · Malayalam · Romance

Ajmal Shaji's soulful Malayalam romance about two people and the journey of their feelings. Nineteen tender minutes.

15 min · Malayalam · Drama

A small childhood mishap can feel very different to a parent. Try Mazhachillukal for a story about a father, his son and the affection between them.

21 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

Discover a Tamil short presented by Fan of Cinema. A pick for exploring independent romantic storytelling.

20 min · Hindi · Drama · Romance

An awkward hello can be the start of an unexpected connection. Try My New Neighbour for a Hindi short that moves from a quiet crush toward loneliness, grief and companionship.

29 min · Gujarati · Drama

Alpesh Sheldiya's Gujarati family drama for Star Film, written by Shital Malani, about the rewards of caring for an elder. Twenty-eight homegrown minutes.

8 min · English · Comedy

A businessman swaps routine for a series of unusual costumes. Try Revive for a short built around taking the first step towards change.

8 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

A breakup becomes a reason to rethink a relationship. Try this brief Malayalam short for a lighter take on a couple at a turning point.

20 min · Hindi · Drama

An award-winning short about being bullied - and being the bully.

15 min · Tamil · Comedy · Drama

Saravanan Aravind's first Tamil short, about how 'just five more minutes' can quietly change a life. Fourteen minutes, with English subtitles.

18 min · Hindi · Romance · Comedy

A broken-down car leads to an unexpected conversation. Try this for a bus journey that asks how well we see the person beside us.

25 min · No dialogue · Animation · Drama

A small candle has a big fear to overcome. Try this wordless animation for an adventure about friendship and finding courage.

27 min · Telugu · Comedy

An elopement plan goes awry again. Try this Telugu comedy for small-town mischief and an unlikely double act.

7 min · Tamil · Comedy

See an early short from Ashwath Marimuthu, made for the Naalaya Iyakkunar filmmaking competition. Karthik Originality offers a brief look at his short-form storytelling.

4 min · No dialogue · Comedy · Animation

Try a brief silent experiment from Staircase Films. A pick for discovering a story told without dialogue.

11 min · Hindi · Drama

A fallen bird's nest turns a child's question into something much bigger. Watch for a gentle starting point for thinking about the nature around us.

12 min · Tamil · Horror · Comedy

For a haunted-house premise played for both frights and laughs, try Girly's Tamil horror-comedy Pey Veedu.

14 min · Hindi · Comedy

For a little comedy in the everyday life of a couple. Try this if you enjoy the misunderstandings and affection that share a home.

15 min · English · Comedy

A big Italian-American family keeps Sunday pasta night alive after their parents' passing, until Don announces he's gone vegan. Fourteen loud, loving, very funny minutes.

11 min · Malayalam · Animation · Drama

Follow a child's search for his mother through an animated Malayalam story. Pappuvinte Paalappu offers a short journey centred on a very personal longing.

29 min · Hindi · Comedy · Drama

A Hindi comedy-adventure in the Uttarakhand hills: two small-time chancers on the run from the police end up sheltering three students. Twenty-eight breezy minutes.

4 min · Malayalam · Animation

Studio Eeksaurus's four-minute sequel to Kandittund!: storyteller P.N.K. Panicker's animated self explains how Arana, the red-tailed skink, got its tail. Sound design by Resul Pookutty.

21 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Fantasy

In the mood for Malayalam comedy with a fantasy twist? Try Lokaavasanam and its ensemble led by Akhil Kavalayoor and Aristo Suresh.

9 min · Malayalam · Drama · Comedy

Try a brief Malayalam short from Rajil Keysi's team. A pick for discovering another independent voice in a compact film.

6 min · English · Animation · Comedy

Christopher Hinton's Oscar-nominated 1991 NFB animation, set to Wade Hemsworth's folk song about the blackflies that tormented him on a summer survey in Northern Ontario. Five itchy, joyful minutes.

14 min · Hindi · Romance · Comedy

Vikkramm Chandirramani's Hindi romantic comedy, which its makers say won best foreign film at The Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival. Bittersweet and charming, with English subtitles.

40 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Drama

Karikku's thirty-nine-minute Malayalam Onam comedy-drama, directed by Nikhil Prasad, for when you want the whole gang for a festive evening.

8 min · English · Comedy

Bianca Giaever asked a six-year-old what her movie should be about, then filmed exactly what he said. Eight minutes of pure, delightful logic.

15 min · Tamil · Comedy · Drama

Three mothers, three ways of parenting. Try Laadu Labakku Dass for a family comedy built around the differences in how adults handle their children.

27 min · Malayalam · Drama

School memories live on in the person who watched generations grow up. Try this for a Malayalam short about pranks, friendship and returning to where it began.

21 min · Kannada · Comedy · Drama

Raghava Mahendar's Kannada family comedy with Suprith Kaati, Kruthika Gowda and child actor Arya Swaroop, with English subtitles.

30 min · Telugu · Romance · Drama

Spend a little time with the love story in “Maayedho Chesene”.

27 min · Hindi · Comedy · Drama

Two past love stories meet at an unlikely wedding. Try this Hindi comedy-drama for a twist on arranged marriage, honesty and second chances.

15 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Spend a little time in the world of childhood and village life. Try this Malayalam short for its nostalgic perspective on being young.

21 min · Tamil · Romance

Try a Tamil romance about trust and the moments that change a connection. A pick for when you feel like a relationship story.

22 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

The excitement and complications of love take centre stage. Watch this Malayalam romance for a story about two women and the relationship they build.

21 min · Tamil · Romance

11 min · Hindi · Drama

A Six Sigma Films Hindi drama about a dissatisfied middle-class man whose outlook changes after meeting an educated tea-stall owner. Ten minutes on finding happiness in small things.

27 min · Malayalam · Drama

Return to memories that change with age. Try this Malayalam short for a reflection on loss, companionship and moments of happiness that linger.

17 min · English · Documentary

Take a short break with “Slomo” to see the world from another angle.

11 min · Hindi · Romance

Broken sandals lead to an unexpected meeting. Try this for a short romance about cultural differences and finding love in an unlikely place.

27 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

For a musical take on a familiar love story, try Ilanchezean V's Tamil short Sollanum Thonuchu.

12 min · English · Comedy

Alexandra Robinson's dramatic comedy: Cece comes out to her traditional Italian-American family over Sunday dinner. Twelve warm, funny minutes.

13 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Try a Malayalam satire about contemporary communal politics. A short pick for viewers in the mood for social questions with a satirical edge.

30 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

Vimal Kumar's Malayalam rom-com for J&V Pictures: a long-distance couple finally get a whole day together. Thirty sweet minutes.

34 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Karikku's thirty-four-minute Malayalam comedy, directed by Binoy John. Settle in with the gang.

16 min · Tamil · Horror · Comedy

Krishna US's Tamil horror-comedy for 1UP: a forwarded chain message gets ignored, with spooky consequences. Sixteen minutes, with English subtitles.

11 min · Mandarin · Animation · Comedy

Even a robot vacuum can need a change of direction. Try Tennis, Oranges for an unusual stop-motion story about loneliness, routine and finding a place with others.

18 min · Tamil · Drama · Romance

Try a Tamil drama written and directed by SV Vasanth, featuring Vasu Pradeep and Soundhariya. A pick for discovering their short-form work.

21 min · Telugu

A Telugu romance directed by Dheeraj Raju for MR Productions, starring Naresh Varma and Prerana Reddy, with original songs.

17 min · Kannada · Romance

Sometimes a story starts with a simple hello. Try this for a Kannada romance about the people who arrive unexpectedly.

19 min · Kannada · Comedy · Drama

Choose Giraffe Maava for an eighteen-minute Kannada comedy short from Raghava Mahendar and PNG Studios, presented in a North Karnataka setting with English subtitles declared by its makers.

30 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

A breezy Tamil romantic comedy built on a familiar, everyday love story of the kind most people live through at some point.

6 min · Malayalam

A Malayalam short about friendship from the makers of The Exhibit, which its makers say was the most-voted film at the Malayala Manorama short film fest.

22 min · English · Romance · Comedy

Joe Gillette's English romantic dramedy: a melancholy best man escapes the wedding crowd and meets Jessie. A sweet, witty twenty-two minutes about how strangers really connect.

7 min · English · Animation

A father’s first attempt at his daughter’s hairstyle turns an everyday act of care into a tender story about family and connection.

17 min · English · Comedy · Romance

A parking attendant who validates tickets with heartfelt compliments discovers how much a small kindness can change a life, including his own. Sixteen feel-good minutes.

10 min · English · Drama

Hop in for “Jalebi!”, a warm Indian-Australian short where one car ride is enough to shift how someone sees the road ahead.

35 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

Settle in with this Malayalam romance from Nahas Hidhayath, starring Unni Lalu and Nayana Elza, with Joel Johns's song 'Hello Hello' setting the mood.

5 min · No dialogue · Animation · Romance

Spend four sweet minutes with “In a Heartbeat”, where a shy boy's runaway heart says exactly what he is too nervous to admit.

15 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Drama

A cat named Mottu tells his own story of companionship, heartbreak and finding himself. A gentle Malayalam film that MMC viewers watch all the way through.

10 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

A ten-minute Malayalam romance that runs into the family expectations tied to horoscopes and marriage.

9 min · No dialogue · Fantasy · Romance

Not a single word is spoken in Inbox, so glances and gestures carry this small fantasy love story. A gentle pick for when you want romance told in silence.

16 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

A breezy Tamil romantic comedy written by Janani Pradeep and directed by Eniyan Shanmugavel. Sixteen easy minutes.

25 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

Try “Enai Saaithaale” when you’re in the mood for a short comedy. Krish and Aishu embark on a breezy romantic journey.

27 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Romance · Drama

A Malayalam rom-com about the question every young couple in Kerala hears sooner or later: when's the wedding? Twenty-six warm, funny minutes.

18 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

Two very different people find a connection in unexpected moments. An eighteen-minute Malayalam romance for when opposites attract.

25 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Netflix India's Malayalam comedy: the boss leaves early, and the office staff attempt a heist of their own. Twenty-five minutes; MMC viewers have watched it to the end.

13 min · Tamil · Drama · Romance

Spend a little time with the love story in “Mayakkama Kalakkama”. An encounter between strangers becomes a lasting memory.

25 min · Malayalam · Drama · Comedy

A Malayalam drama about children and their teacher that mixes humour, tension and real emotion. Twenty-five minutes.

20 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

School memories and an affection never spoken come back in this nostalgic Tamil romance. Twenty minutes.

20 min · Malayalam · Drama

A Malayalam drama about a child's attachment to an umbrella, and everything it comes to stand for. Nineteen gentle minutes.

42 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Romance

The Roshi Brothers' forty-two-minute Malayalam romantic comedy, for an evening with time to spare.

11 min · English · Romance · Drama

Two people nobody would have paired find themselves drawn together. Eleven minutes of sincere, small-scale romance.

15 min · Malayalam · Comedy

Try “Nayanthara” when you’re in the mood for a short comedy.

11 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

A Malayalam rom-com in which a marriage visit turns into romantic misunderstandings and comic complications. Ten and a half minutes.

16 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

A Tamil teen rom-com: one chat with a friend throws a teenager's romantic hopes into chaos. Fifteen light minutes.

15 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

An arranged marriage can bring more than two people together. Try this Malayalam romance for its mix of love, family expectations and new connections.

12 min · English · Comedy · Drama

A resourceful car-park attendant spots a chance to help friends in financial trouble. Twelve warm minutes of everyday ingenuity.

19 min · Tamil · Drama · Romance

Anandhi reconnects with her college friend Balaji over a night of wandering and talking. A gentle Tamil romance in eighteen minutes.

26 min · Tamil · Drama · Romance

A Tamil drama about a dancer wounded by criticism of her skin colour who learns to heal, love herself and dance again.

15 min · Malayalam · Drama

A Malayalam drama about a home nurse whose compassion brings real human connection to the people in her care. Fifteen warm minutes.

17 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

Some first meetings change the shape of a day. Try this Malayalam romance for an unexpected connection between two strangers.

12 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

An eleven-minute Malayalam rom-com that drops a police officer into an unexpected love story.

18 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Romance

An awkward first meeting turns into an unexpected connection in this eighteen-minute Malayalam romantic comedy.

28 min · Malayalam · Drama

Settle in with “Mallika Vilasam”, a feel-good Malayalam story about a protective man whose suspicion of a young writer, drawing close to the woman he calls mother, may give way to something like family.

18 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

A Tamil rom-com that sends a couple back to an old relationship and the arguments that never quite ended.

9 min · Tamil · Romance · Comedy

Balaji Mohan's original Tamil short for Naalaiya Iyakkunar, later expanded into his 2012 feature of the same name: a quick, funny guide to messing up in love.

18 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

Love is also about choosing to stay beside someone. Try this Malayalam short for a story of devotion through a relationship's emotional turns.

17 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Romance · Fantasy

A heartbroken teenager tries a love spell to win over his co-worker. A sixteen-minute Malayalam fantasy rom-com.

19 min · English · Drama

One night, a teenager with nowhere to sleep and a deafblind man waiting for his bus find their way to each other. Settle in for a warm, quietly moving drama about empathy.

28 min · Malayalam · Romance · Drama

Dileep is there to photograph an engagement, but meeting Shalini changes the picture. Settle in with this sweet Malayalam romance starring Aswin Jose and Mamitha Baiju.

18 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

A hospital drip and a chance meeting set off an unlikely romance in this eighteen-minute Malayalam rom-com.

10 min · Malayalam · Drama

A child, a cat and a fish share a small story about hope and survival. Nine and a half Malayalam minutes with a 5.5% like rate on YouTube.

21 min · Malayalam · Drama · Romance

A young couple hunt for a new rented home, and the search tests their patience and strengthens their partnership. A twenty-minute Malayalam romance.

3 min · No dialogue · Drama

Life is simple, so why complicate it? This wordless short from Vignesh Venugopal turns a small obstacle into a gentle nudge about the paths we leave for others.

20 min · Malayalam · Drama · Romance

A Malayalam drama about friendship and the uncertainty of young love. Twenty gentle minutes.

37 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

A modern matchmaking story gives this Kochi-set romantic comedy a familiar starting point: the hopes and awkwardness of meeting someone new.

30 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

A wrong-number call to an ex-girlfriend sends a group of friends on a romantic detour. A thirty-minute Malayalam comedy that MMC viewers have watched almost to the end.

20 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

An unexpected taxi ride reunites two former lovers and unsettles the distance between them. A twenty-minute Malayalam rom-com.

17 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

An unexpected encounter gives two people a new chance at connection. A sixteen-minute Tamil romance.

13 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

An ordinary taxi ride turns into a journey of surprises and unexpected feelings. Thirteen light Malayalam minutes.

33 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Drama

Four mischievous friends hatch a revenge plan that takes a comic turn. A thirty-two-minute Malayalam comedy-adventure.

12 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

An introvert's carefully closed-off world is upended when an outgoing woman pulls him out of his shell. Settle in to see whether he makes sense of love or bends who he is.

16 min · Hindi · Drama

Two girls from very different homes are brought together by a lunch box during the Ganesh festival. Six Sigma Films' warm Hindi drama, finished by MMC viewers.

16 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

Some feelings stay hidden until it is almost too late. Try this Tamil musical romance with Amritha Aiyer and Rishikanth for a story of missed chances and second meetings.

13 min · English · Romance · Drama

Arthur is sure that love at first sight is real the moment he meets Ruth. Settle in with John Hurt and Phyllida Law for a tender British romance about love that refuses to run out of time.

30 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Romance

Kiran Josey's Malayalam rom-com for AVISIO: a workshop owner looking for love meets a woman who just wants to get on with her life. Thirty well-loved minutes.

13 min · Tamil · Romance · Drama

Childhood friendship and unspoken love leave a story unfinished between Chennai and Bangalore. A twelve-minute Tamil romance.

7 min · English · Comedy · Drama · Thriller

Two brothers' robbery is interrupted by an unexpected visitor. A six-minute English comedy-thriller.

9 min · Malayalam · Romance · Comedy

Try “KSEB Pranayam” when you’re in the mood for a short comedy.

17 min · Malayalam · Comedy · Romance

A Malayalam comedy about a newly married couple and the gap between expectation and reality. Seventeen minutes.

5 min · English · Animation · Drama

A tiny story with a generous heart. Stay for the moment when its perspective opens up.