EGWA - A GOD IN DANGER

EGWA

International Rights & Acquisition Presentation

A Film Rooted in Indigenous Truth, Environmental Conflict, and Universal Human Emotion

Presented By

Umarji Anuradha Kavuri Project Head – EGWA

All Worldwide Rights Available Open for:

·        OTT / SVOD Rights

·        North American Distribution

·        International Theatrical·        TV & Satellite Rights

·        Educational & Institutional Rights

·        Airline Rights

·        Digital Streaming Rights

·        Festival & Screening Partnerships

·        Remake & Adaptation Rights

FILM OVERVIEW

Title: EGWA

Tagline: A God in Danger

Genre: Indigenous Environmental Drama / World Cinema

Language: Telugu / Tribal Dialects Subtitle Availability: English Country: India

Production Banner: Poorna Talkies

Status: Release Ready2

LOGLINE

When a tribal community that has never understood money is forced to buy back its own sacred deity from a ruthless corporate system, the village fool becomes their only hope.

SYNOPSIS

Deep inside an untouched forest lives an ancient tribal community whose existence is inseparably connected to nature. They worship a sacred tree called “Egwa,” believed to hold the souls of their ancestors and protect the tribe across generations.

Their peaceful world is shattered when a powerful mining corporation discovers valuable minerals beneath their land. To the outsiders, the sacred tree is merely an obstacle standing in the way of profit and industrial expansion.

Unable to understand legal systems, contracts, and corporate manipulation, the tribe desperately offers their most sacred ancestral possession in exchange for saving Egwa.

What follows is a moving and emotionally powerful journey between innocence and exploitation, faith and greed, nature and industrial ambition.

EGWA ultimately becomes a universal story about identity, environmental destruction, indigenous resilience, and humanity’s fragile relationship with nature.

WHY EGWA MATTERS GLOBALLY

EGWA speaks to a worldwide audience because its themes transcend geography and language.

Universal Themes

·        Indigenous identity and survival

·        Environmental destruction

·        Corporate exploitation

·        Spiritual connection with nature

·        Human dignity versus greed

·        Tradition versus modernity

Global Relevance

As climate discussions and indigenous rights become increasingly central across the world,

EGWA offers a deeply emotional cinematic experience grounded in authenticity.

The film combines:

·        Real tribal performances

·        Raw realism

·        Emotional storytelling

·        Festival-driven world cinema appeal

·        Strong educational and environmental value

WHAT MAKES EGWA UNIQUE

Indigenous Authenticity

The film features performances by tribal communities living along the borders of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.

Realism-Driven Cinema

EGWA avoids artificial commercial treatment and instead delivers grounded, emotionally honest storytelling.

Global Festival Appeal

The film has already earned major international recognition across the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Long-Tail Streaming Potential

EGWA is positioned as a premium “hidden gem” acquisition for:

·        Global OTT platforms

·        Art-house streaming services

·        Educational and environmental institutions

·        Independent theatrical circuits

DIRECTOR’S VISION

V.K. Raju

Writer & Director

“A society’s traditions, stories, and simple ways of life are deeply connected to the environment. Through EGWA, I wanted to reflect on how rapid development and corporate ambition often come at the cost of values humanity should never lose.

My hope is not only to entertain audiences, but to spark conversations about respect—for nature, for indigenous cultures, and for the invisible bonds that connect all human beings to the earth.”

CAST

Main Cast

·        Indigenous tribal performers from Andhra Pradesh & Odisha regions

 CREW

Key Crew

·        Writer & Director: V.K. Raju

·        Producer: Poorna Battu

·        Director of Photography: Nimha

·        Editor: Sirish Prasad

·        Music & Lyrics: Sahithya Sagar

·        Project Head: Umarji Anuradha Kavuri

INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

EGWA has received widespread recognition across international film festivals and award platforms.

Complete International Awards & Festival Honors

·        Shanghai Indie Film Festival – Best Feature Film

·        Edinburgh Film Awards – Best Indie Film

·        London Movie Awards – Feature Film

·        Rameshwaram International Film Festival – Best Feature Film

·        Chicago Cinema Awards – Best Narrative 

·        World Cinema Awards – Best Drama Film

·        Crown Point International Film Festival – 1st Time Director Feature Film

·        Swedish International Film Festival – Best International Feature Film

·        Los Angeles Film Awards – Indie Feature (Low Budget)

·        Oniros Film Awards – New York – Best Nature Film

·        Nature Without Borders International Film Festival – Indigenous Cultures and Nature

·        Berlin Indie Film Festival – Best Green & Environment Film

·        Cannes World Film Festival – Best Indigenous / Native Peoples Film

·        4th Dimension Independent Film Festival – Best Narrative Feature

·        Anatolian Film Awards – Feature Best Nature Film

·        Barcelona Planet Film Festival – Best Narrative Feature Film

·        Indo Dubai International Film Festival – Film on Nature / Environment / Wildlife

·        Titan International Film Festival – Feature Film

·        Blue Bird Film Festival – Film on Nature / Environment / Wildlife

·        Crown Point International Film Festival – Drama Feature

·        Paris Film Awards

·        Hollywood Gold Awards

·        New York Movie Awards

·        Florence Film Awards

·        RIFF Awards

·        Tamizhagam International Film Festival

·        Eiffel Film Awards

·        MIFF Awards

·        Global Indie Film Fest

·        International Green Cinema Honors

·        Golden Earth Film Awards

·        International Indigenous Storytelling Awards

·        Global Environmental Cinema Festival

34.  World Narrative Film Honors

35.  International Cultural Heritage Film Awards

36.  International Independent Cinema Awards

37.  Global Spirit Film Festival

38.  European Independent Film Recognition Awards

39.  International Human Values Film Festival

40.  Asian World Cinema Awards

41.  International Festival of Native Stories

42.  Green Planet Cinema Awards

43.  Global Art House Film Festival

44.  International Social Impact Film Awards

45.  International Feature Excellence Awards

46.  Telangana Gaddar Film Award – 2026

Total International Recognitions

46+ International Awards & Festival Honors 46+ International Awards & Festival Honors Recognition categories include:

·        Best Film

·        Best Direction

·        Best Storytelling

·        Outstanding Cultural Representation

·        Environmental & Indigenous Cinema Recognition

MARKET POSITIONING

EGWA is strategically positioned for:

OTT & Streaming Platforms

·        Netflix-style world cinema audiences

·        Environment and indigenous-interest viewers

·        Premium subtitled content audiences

·        Festival-film subscribers

Educational Institutions

·        Environmental studies

·        Indigenous culture programs

·        Sociology and anthropology departments

·        Human rights organizations

International Festivals & Art-house Circuits

·        World cinema showcases

·        Human rights film circuits

·        Environmental film festivals

·        Museum and cultural screenings

TARGET AUDIENCE

Primary Audience

·        World cinema audiences

·        Festival film viewers

·        Environmental and social issue audiences

·        OTT viewers seeking authentic global stories

Secondary Audience

·        Academic institutions

·        NGOs and environmental organizations

·        Cultural and indigenous rights groups

·        Independent theatrical audiences

RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Worldwide Rights Open for Acquisition

Available opportunities include: 

·        Worldwide OTT Rights

·        North American Distribution Rights

·        International Theatrical Rights

·        TV & Satellite Rights

·        Educational Screening Rights

·        Airline Rights

·        Digital Streaming Rights

·        Festival & Event Screening Rights

·        Remake & Adaptation Rights

Private screenings, financial details, and acquisition discussions available upon request.

WHY EGWA IS A STRONG ACQUISITION

Critically Validated

46+ international recognitions provide strong festival and audience validation.

Authentic Cultural Value

Rare indigenous storytelling from India with real tribal participation.

Exportable Narrative

A deeply emotional human story that resonates universally.

Strong Streaming Potential

Ideal for world cinema and socially conscious streaming platforms.

Timely Global Subject

Environmental conflict and indigenous identity are globally relevant themes.

PROJECT HEAD MESSAGE

As Project Head for EGWA, my vision is to take this deeply rooted indigenous story to global audiences who value meaningful cinema.

We believe EGWA is not merely a regional film—it is a universal cinematic experience about humanity’s relationship with nature, faith, and survival.

We are actively seeking international partnerships for distribution, streaming, screenings, and worldwide rights collaborations.

CONTACT

Umarji Anuradha Kavuri Project Head – EGWA

Production Banner: Poorna Talkies

Email: anuradhaumarji.k@gmail.com Phone: +91 9440936873

Private Screenings Available on Request

Worldwide Rights Available

EGWA

Indigenous. Honest. Universal.

“A tree, if protected, protects.”