EXT. CITY – MORNING – AJAY’S HOUSE – HYDERABAD Camera pans across a peaceful morning. Birds chirp. Ajay, in his early 30s, is seen lighting an incense stick in front of a small home altar. A framed photo of his recently deceased father hangs above. AJAY (softly) (Praying) Appa… this year’s trip is for you. Bless us. His phone buzzes. It's KIRAN (Video Call). KIRAN Hey traveler! Packed up or not yet? AJAY (laughs) Almost. You all better be ready. KIRAN Sneha’s already at the station. Ramesh… well, still stuffing idlis into his bag. EXT. HYDERABAD RAILWAY STATION – LATER THAT DAY
Pathala Yatra - Part 1
EXT. CITY – MORNING – AJAY’S HOUSE – HYDERABADCamera pans across a peaceful morning. Birds chirp. Ajay, in his 30s, is seen lighting an incense stick in front of a small home altar. A framed photo of his recently deceased father hangs above.AJAY (softly)(Praying)Appa… this year’s trip is for you. Bless us.His phone buzzes. It's KIRAN (Video Call).KIRANHey traveler! Packed up or not yet?AJAY(laughs) Almost. You all better be ready.KIRANSneha’s already at the station. Ramesh… well, still stuffing idlis into his bag.EXT. HYDERABAD RAILWAY STATION – LATER THAT DAYAll four friends meet with hugs and excitement. Bags, trekking shoes, ...Read More
Pathala Yatra - Part 2
INT. FOREST EDGE – LATER THAT NIGHTThe group camps outside the village in fear. Fire crackles. All are silent.RAMESHMaybe cursed for entering. That villager tried to warn us.AJAYThere’s a reason we’re here. This is not coincidence.SNEHA (softly)I’ve seen this place in dreams... long before this trip.Everyone turns to her, stunned.EXT. CAMPSITE NEAR FOREST EDGE – NIGHTA small fire crackles. The friends are shaken. Silence is interrupted by rustling leaves.AJAY(turning to Sneha)What did you mean by “dreams”? You’ve seen Pathalapuram before?SNEHANot by name. But since I was a child... I’ve had this recurring dream.A burning temple... villagers screaming... a girl ...Read More