Regional Cinema Gems

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Which critically acclaimed Marathi film, released in 2016, explores the life of a young boy living in a Mumbai slum?

  1. Sairat

  2. Court

  3. Natsamrat

  4. Vihir


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Court is a 2016 Marathi-language courtroom drama film directed by Chaitanya Tamhane. The film follows the story of a folk singer who is accused of inciting communal violence through his songs.

Which Bengali film, released in 2015, tells the story of a young man who returns to his village after spending years in the city?

  1. Piku

  2. Kahaani

  3. Aparajito

  4. The Lunchbox


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Lunchbox is a 2015 Indian romantic drama film directed by Ritesh Batra. The film tells the story of a young man who accidentally receives a lunchbox intended for another man.

Which Tamil film, released in 2017, explores the life of a young woman who is forced to work as a sex worker to support her family?

  1. Visaranai

  2. Pariyerum Perumal

  3. Super Deluxe

  4. Asuran


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Visaranai is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language crime drama film directed by Vetrimaaran. The film tells the story of a young couple who are falsely accused of a crime and tortured by the police.

Which Malayalam film, released in 2018, tells the story of a young man who is diagnosed with a terminal illness?

  1. Ee Ma Yau

  2. Sudani from Nigeria

  3. Kumbalangi Nights

  4. Jallikattu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ee Ma Yau is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery. The film tells the story of a young man who is diagnosed with a terminal illness and decides to spend his remaining days with his family and friends.

Which Kannada film, released in 2019, explores the life of a young woman who is forced to become a surrogate mother to save her family from financial ruin?

  1. Ulidavaru Kandante

  2. KGF: Chapter 1

  3. Dia

  4. Bell Bottom


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dia is a 2019 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by K. S. Ashoka. The film tells the story of a young woman who is forced to become a surrogate mother to save her family from financial ruin.

Which Telugu film, released in 2021, tells the story of a young man who is forced to confront his past when he returns to his hometown?

  1. Jathi Ratnalu

  2. Uppena

  3. Pushpa: The Rise

  4. Shyam Singha Roy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shyam Singha Roy is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Rahul Sankrityan. The film tells the story of a young man who is forced to confront his past when he returns to his hometown.

Which Gujarati film, released in 2019, explores the life of a young woman who is forced to work as a domestic helper to support her family?

  1. Hellaro

  2. Dhh

  3. Chhello Divas

  4. The Good Road


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hellaro is a 2019 Indian Gujarati-language drama film directed by Abhishek Shah. The film tells the story of a young woman who is forced to work as a domestic helper to support her family.

Which Marathi film, released in 2018, tells the story of a young couple who are forced to confront their past when they return to their hometown?

  1. Sairat

  2. Court

  3. Natsamrat

  4. Vihir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sairat is a 2016 Indian Marathi-language romantic drama film directed by Nagraj Manjule. The film tells the story of a young couple who are forced to confront their past when they return to their hometown.

Which Bengali film, released in 2017, explores the life of a young woman who is forced to work as a sex worker to support her family?

  1. Piku

  2. Kahaani

  3. Aparajito

  4. The Lunchbox


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kahaani is a 2012 Indian Bengali-language mystery thriller film directed by Sujoy Ghosh. The film tells the story of a pregnant woman who searches for her missing husband in Kolkata.

Which Tamil film, released in 2018, explores the life of a young man who is forced to become a gangster to protect his family?

  1. Visaranai

  2. Pariyerum Perumal

  3. Super Deluxe

  4. Asuran


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pariyerum Perumal is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Mari Selvaraj. The film tells the story of a young man who is forced to become a gangster to protect his family.

Which Malayalam film, released in 2019, tells the story of a young woman who is forced to work as a domestic helper to support her family?

  1. Ee Ma Yau

  2. Sudani from Nigeria

  3. Kumbalangi Nights

  4. Jallikattu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sudani from Nigeria is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language sports drama film directed by Zakariya Mohammed. The film tells the story of a young woman who is forced to work as a domestic helper to support her family.

Which Kannada film, released in 2020, explores the life of a young man who is forced to become a thief to support his family?

  1. Ulidavaru Kandante

  2. KGF: Chapter 1

  3. Dia

  4. Bell Bottom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ulidavaru Kandante is a 2021 Indian Kannada-language action thriller film directed by Rakshit Shetty. The film tells the story of a young man who is forced to become a thief to support his family.

Which Telugu film, released in 2022, tells the story of a young woman who is forced to work as a surrogate mother to save her family from financial ruin?

  1. Jathi Ratnalu

  2. Uppena

  3. Pushpa: The Rise

  4. Shyam Singha Roy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jathi Ratnalu is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by Anudeep K. V. The film tells the story of a young woman who is forced to work as a surrogate mother to save her family from financial ruin.

Which Gujarati film, released in 2021, explores the life of a young man who is forced to work as a laborer to support his family?

  1. Hellaro

  2. Dhh

  3. Chhello Divas

  4. The Good Road


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dhh is a 2021 Indian Gujarati-language drama film directed by Manish Manek. The film tells the story of a young man who is forced to work as a laborer to support his family.

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