The Storyteller: An ode to the eternal power of stories and the voices that shape them

Movies By Prabhatha Rigobertha Jan 29, 2025 Read the article

Legendary director Satayit Ray is a man of numerous talents. He was not only a celebrated director but also a wonderful writer. His stories remain relevant today.

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Now you have a feature film The Storyteller directed by Anant Mahadevan based on his short story streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar.

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Just like his other stories, this one too holds significant relevance even today, raising important questions.

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The movie delivers a powerful message about how stories by themselves don’t hold magic; it’s the storyteller who breathes life into them.

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The core of The Storyteller is two men of two very different thought processes and backgrounds.

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To sum it up The Storyteller is a must-watch for fans of serious cinema and of course the many admirers of Satyajit Ray too.

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