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The trailer for the upcoming bold and creative silent film Gandhi Talks has been officially released ahead of its theatrical premiere on January 30, which coincides with the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. It is a cinematic experiment that forgoes dialogue in favour of visual narrative and moving music.
Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swamy, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Siddharth Jadhav are among the notable cast members of this film, directed by filmmaker Kishore Pandurang Belekar.
Using silence as a narrative element rather than a constraint, the two-and-a-half-minute trailer instantly immerses viewers in the film's fascinating environment. The narrative is told through subtle performances, expressive gestures, and cinematic visuals instead of spoken words. AR Rahman's evocative musical score serves as the film's emotional voice.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the trailer on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “VIJAY SETHUPATHI - ARVIND SWAMY - ADITI RAO HYDARI - SIDDHARTH JADHAV: *SILENT FILM* 'GANDHI TALKS' TRAILER UNVEILED – 30 JAN 2026 RELEASE... Not every story needs words... Some are meant to be felt.”
Watch the silent trailer here:
The trailer shows initial glimpses at the contrasting lives of the protagonists. Mahadev, played by Vijay Sethupathi, is a striving lower-middle-class guy who struggles with ongoing irritation and humiliation while taking care of his ailing mother.
His journey is enhanced by the gentle romantic presence of Aditi Rao Hydari's character. In sharp contrast, Boseman, played by Arvind Swamy, is a wealthy and influential construction entrepreneur whose ethics appear to be shattered despite his apparent success.
With brief yet powerful appearances of historical figures such as BR Ambedkar, Mahatma Gandhi, and Bhagat Singh, the trailer's clips also hint at deeper philosophical undertones, reflecting on conscience, resistance, and societal conflicts.
The visual language of the caravan is full of symbolic meaning. It conveys details through powerful gestures and pictures rather than conversation.
Sharing the trailer clip on X, actor Vijay Sethupathi wrote, “Not every story needs words. Some are meant to be felt. This time, the screen doesn’t talk. It makes you listen.”
Gandhi Talks, backed by Zee Studios, Kyoorius Digital, Pincmoon Meta, and Moviemill Entertainment, promises viewers an immersive cinematic experience when it opens later this week. It is positioned as a tribute to the early ‘silent era’, and will be available in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Marathi.
Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swamy, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Siddharth Jadhav are among the notable cast members of this film, directed by filmmaker Kishore Pandurang Belekar.
Using silence as a narrative element rather than a constraint, the two-and-a-half-minute trailer instantly immerses viewers in the film's fascinating environment. The narrative is told through subtle performances, expressive gestures, and cinematic visuals instead of spoken words. AR Rahman's evocative musical score serves as the film's emotional voice.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the trailer on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “VIJAY SETHUPATHI - ARVIND SWAMY - ADITI RAO HYDARI - SIDDHARTH JADHAV: *SILENT FILM* 'GANDHI TALKS' TRAILER UNVEILED – 30 JAN 2026 RELEASE... Not every story needs words... Some are meant to be felt.”
Watch the silent trailer here:
VIJAY
SETHUPATHI - ARVIND SWAMY - ADITI RAO HYDARI - SIDDHARTH JADHAV: *SILENT FILM* 'GANDHI TALKS' TRAILER UNVEILED – 30 JAN 2026 RELEASE... Not every story needs words... Some are meant to be felt.#ZeeStudios has unveiled the trailer of #GandhiTalks – a silent film – set to… pic.twitter.com/cPqizuPNzh
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 27, 2026
The trailer shows initial glimpses at the contrasting lives of the protagonists. Mahadev, played by Vijay Sethupathi, is a striving lower-middle-class guy who struggles with ongoing irritation and humiliation while taking care of his ailing mother.
His journey is enhanced by the gentle romantic presence of Aditi Rao Hydari's character. In sharp contrast, Boseman, played by Arvind Swamy, is a wealthy and influential construction entrepreneur whose ethics appear to be shattered despite his apparent success.
With brief yet powerful appearances of historical figures such as BR Ambedkar, Mahatma Gandhi, and Bhagat Singh, the trailer's clips also hint at deeper philosophical undertones, reflecting on conscience, resistance, and societal conflicts.
The visual language of the caravan is full of symbolic meaning. It conveys details through powerful gestures and pictures rather than conversation.
Sharing the trailer clip on X, actor Vijay Sethupathi wrote, “Not every story needs words. Some are meant to be felt. This time, the screen doesn’t talk. It makes you listen.”
Not every story needs words.
Some are meant to be felt.
This time, the screen doesn’t talk. It makes you listen.#GandhiTalks TRAILER OUT NOW.
▶️ https://t.co/AmU1Ii3XV9
Releasing in cinemas worldwide on the 30th of January.
An @arrahman musical.@VijaySethuOffl… pic.twitter.com/8Etheslr1J
— VijaySethupathi (@VijaySethuOffl) January 27, 2026
Gandhi Talks, backed by Zee Studios, Kyoorius Digital, Pincmoon Meta, and Moviemill Entertainment, promises viewers an immersive cinematic experience when it opens later this week. It is positioned as a tribute to the early ‘silent era’, and will be available in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Marathi.
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