Cineflare Festivals 2025 – Your Story, Your Way (Chapter 2)

Winner & Top 10 Best Films

We are proud to officially announce the Winner and Top 10 Best Films of Cineflare Festivals 2025 – Your Story, Your Way (Chapter 2), part of Cineflare’s growing festival initiative where selected films are streamed and showcased on Cineflare through our dedicated Events page.

Chapter 2 witnessed an overwhelming response from filmmakers across the country, with 500+ submissions exploring diverse themes, formats, and storytelling approaches. From these, a small group of films stood out for their clarity of vision, emotional depth, and honest storytelling.

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🏆 Winner – Chapter 2

Curse Of MAW

Director: Vinay Sai Akula

From the Jury:

“The film impressed us with its strong narrative control and confident execution. It carries a clear vision and sustains its impact through disciplined storytelling and thoughtful visual choices.”

Curse Of MAW emerged as the winner for its ability to balance concept, craft, and emotional engagement, leaving a lasting impression on the jury.

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🎬 Top 10 Best Films – Chapter 2 (2025)

The following films were recognised by the jury as the Top 10 Best Films of Your Story, Your Way – Chapter 2. Each of these works represents a distinct voice and a sincere approach to storytelling.

1. Drealusion – Venkatesh Kutti
2. The Other Side of The Door – Arko Bhattacharya
3. Lucky Grave – Sharan Thangavelu
4. The Last Yug – Shubham Singh
5. Ahamkara – Agathiya Narayanan
6. Mohendro – Munshi Rajon
7. Nirami (Pigment) – Arivazhagan Krishnamoorthy
8. Theanmittai – VND Productions
9. The Wait Inside – Sahali Sinha
10. Fragments of Time... – Artish Saha

These films stood out for their originality, narrative intent, and the sincerity with which they approached their subjects.

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A Word from Cineflare

Your Story, Your Way continues to be a space for filmmakers who value authenticity over scale and storytelling over spectacle. Chapter 2 reflects not just the growth of the festival, but also the growing trust filmmakers place in Cineflare as a platform for meaningful cinema.

We congratulate all the filmmakers whose work has been recognised and thank every creator who submitted their film.

For festival updates, film streaming, and future announcements, visit Cineflare or explore the Cineflare Events page.

Your Story. Your Way. Always.

— Team Cineflare