Film Industry brings out some phenomenal films but very few hit us to the core. Over the years Indian film industry has given us some short and silent films that speak through expression and emotions. Gandhi Talks is one of them, starring Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swami & Aditi Rao Hydari. This article explores the full review, plot, performance and music of this groundbreaking silent movie.
What Gandhi Talks Is About
Gandhi Talks hit the theatre on 30 January 2026 on the day of Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary, a film that speaks without speaking. The silent film was directed by Kishor Pandurang Belkar and explores the story of a young man struggling with unemployment and financial issues, Arvind Swami, a rich businessman whose life changed after a personal loss, and Aditi Rao Hydari in an important role that adds warmth and depth to this silent narrative.
The movie is set against the backdrop of Mumbai, where it shows two very different men, Mahadev, played by Vijay Sethpathi, an unemployed graduate struggling to support his mother, and Boseman, played by Arvind Swami, a wealthy builder going through a rough phase himself.
As the story unfolds, their paths intersect through moral compromise and fate in a world where money speaks louder than words, a theme that reflects the title itself, Gandhi Talks.
The movie revolves around the theme of dignity, survival, and corruption through emotions, expression and cinematic language, making it audible even without dialogues.
Movie’s Cast and Music
Vijay Sethupathi carries the movie with his expressive performance, managing emotion and vulnerability. Audience and critics praised his ability to channel expression without dialogue. Arvid Swami was another important part of the movie while Aditi Rao Hydari’s performance was praised more for her deep emotion without words. Aditi has always been praised for her few yet impactful projects. Other actors that made the film possible were Siddharth Jadhav, Usha Nadkarni and Mahesh Manjrekar.
Silent films need expression, emotions and music to rely upon. Without any dialogue A.R. Rahman’s music plays a vital role. His music adds an emotional layer to an already impeccable project. The movie focuses mainly on capturing everyday life in Mumbai, from bustling streets to close-knit society.
Audience and Critics Reactions
The movie shows what the youth are going through in real life. Social media has shown positive reviews since the release. The concept was praised for being brave and refreshing and set in contemporary time, unlike other movies trying to paint to fit the narrative. Many called the film “Visually appealing” while others praised A.R. Rahman’s soul-touching vocals that bring even more out of the movie.
Critics, on the other hand gave it positive reviews, with the majority of them giving it 3.5/5 stars. Asiapedia gives it 4.2/5 for its ground-rooted narrative and a portrayal of humanity that thrives through music and expression and not just words.
Filmfare applauds them for their strong yet uncomfortable showcase of reality about humanity and money. Some critics also highlight the negative aspect, arguing that sometimes the film talked too loudly visually instead of letting the cinema breathe.
OTT Release Possibility
After its theatrical run from 30 January 2026, Gandhi Talks is expected to hit OTT platforms somewhere in late March/early April but nothing has been decided yet.
Its release on Gandhi’s death anniversary speaks volumes, showing how values and human connection matter more in a noisy world of pain. Except for its pacing the movie delivers what it is planning to deliver. Stay tune to know the OTT release date.
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