Francis Rajkumar

Francis Rajkumar, man, what a weirdly underrated name in the indie film scene. He first caught some attention with “Shutterdulai” back in 2016—yeah, that one with the gritty, low-lit visuals and that soundtrack that just kinda lingers in your head for days. People who watched it still argue about whether it was a psychological thriller or just a wild fever dream with a camera. Either way, Francis has this knack for digging into messy emotions—like, he’ll show you a dude spiraling or a family falling apart, and it just hits different. The guy doesn’t shy away from awkward silences or ugly crying, which honestly is a talent. Now, fast forward to “EMI” (2025)—if you’ve seen the early promo stuff, you know it’s got that whole “money messes people up” vibe. Loans, debts, the pressure cooker of trying to keep up in a world that just doesn’t care if you drown. It’s supposed to be a step up from his earlier work, and honestly, fans are buzzing about what Francis will pull off this time. He’s got this raw, almost uncomfortable way of showing real people making bad decisions. No sugarcoating. Just humans being absolute disasters, trying to claw their way out. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but if you’re tired of movies playing it safe, Rajkumar’s stuff has the guts to go there. Here’s hoping “EMI” continues that streak—because the world could use a few more movies that don’t flinch when things get ugly.