
Directed by journalist and writer KA Muni Suresh Pillai, the Telugu short film The 3rd has been selected for screening at the 16th Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) 2026, scheduled to be held on April 30 in New Delhi.
The film explores the pressures students face in today’s competitive academic environment. It draws inspiration from Newton’s third law of motion to highlight the causes and effects of institutional stress.
Published – 25 April 2026 22:50 IST




