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    EYE ON BOLLYWOOD                                                         APRIL 24, 2026    |  The Indian Eye 36

                                                         “LINE OF CONTROL”

                                     A Powerful Cinematic

             Adaptation of an Acclaimed Novel

                        Releases in Select Countries

                                      A poster of the film                                          Rudi Dharmalingam in Line of Control

            OUR BUREAU
            NEW YORK, NY

                 irst time ever an online global press confer-
                 ence was held for a feature film release on
            FWednesday, April 15, 2026. Chaired by Sunil
            Hali, (Group CEO of The Indian EYE Worldwide
            Media & Entertainment Group), panelists Travis
            Hodgkins (Writer/Director), Rudi Dharmalingam
            (Actor), Rashaana Shah (Producer) and Chaitra
            Vedullapalli  (Executive  Producer  &  Founder  of
            Women In Cloud) and Media from three countries
            US, UK and India were in attendance.
                Following a celebrated festival run, LINE OF
            CONTROL  has  been  showcased  at  prestigious
            international platforms, including the San Diego
            International Film Festival (World Premiere), the
            UK Asian Film Festival (UK Premiere), and the
            Kala Ghoda Festival in Mumbai (Asia Premiere).
                The film is set against the Kashmir insurgency
            in 1993. LINE OF CONTROL follows the haunting    Sunil Hali, Travis Hodgkins, Rudi Dharmalingam, Rashaana Shah and Chaitra Vedullapalli at the global press conference
            journey of a teenage boy whose world is shattered
            when his best friend mysteriously vanishes amid es-  (The Lazarus Project, Role Play, Playing Gracie   Beasley, Namrata Sharma, Chaitra Vedullapalli
            calating violence. Fueled by loyalty and love, he em-  Darling), Nitin Ganatra (Sweetpea, 3 Body Prob-  and Swetha Pakala.
            barks on a dangerous search, one that pushes him   lem),  Vikram  Kapadia,  Meera  Ganatra,  Kiann,   ”Line of Control is positioned as a rare cine-
            to the brink as he confronts unimaginable choices,  Reiss Kershi, Serdar Altan and Shamail Ali. Mark-  matic offering, one that masterfully blends artistry,
            moral conflict, and the brutal realities of survival.  ing an impressive debut, Nikhil Singh Rai and An-  political relevance, and emotional immediacy with
                While deeply rooted in the political and emo-  astasia Jairath emerge as exciting new discoveries,   compelling commercial appeal. Its festival pedi-
            tional landscape of Kashmir, the film transcends   taking on deeply demanding roles.       gree, international cast, and human-centered nar-
            borders through its universal themes of friendship,   LINE  OF CONTROL is adapted to  screen   rative promise to captivate cinephiles, critics, and
            loss, identity, and resilience. At a time when more   and directed by Travis Hodgkins, edited by Jamie   global audiences alike” says Rashaana Shah.
            than 100 conflict zones persist worldwide, its human   Kirkpatrick, music by Wayne Sharpe and director   LINE  OF  CONTROL  will  be  available  On
            story  feels  both  urgent  and  profoundly  relevant.  of photography Johan Holmquist.    Demand on Apple TV/iTunes, Google Play, begin-
                The film features a distinguished internation-  The  film  is  produced  by  a  dynamic  and   ning Friday, April 17, in select countries including
            al ensemble cast, including- Rudi Dharmalingam   all-women team -- Rashaana Shah, Cristy Coors   India and the Middle East.

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