Ranjan Kusugal

Ranjan Kusugal isn’t exactly a household name yet, but anyone poking around the indie film scene has probably seen his work popping up lately. He’s the creative force behind “Shaila” (set to drop in 2025) and “Fake Boyfriend” (already out in 2024), both titles making some noise for their totally different vibes. “Shaila” teases this moody, intricate drama full of layered characters and secrets that just won’t stay buried. Word on the street is, it’s got that slow-burn energy—nothing spoon-fed, you really have to watch and pick up on the little stuff. Kusugal seems obsessed with these grey-area moral dilemmas, characters who don’t fit in any box, and, honestly, stories that stick with you long after the credits roll. Then there’s “Fake Boyfriend,” which flips the script entirely. It’s a sharp, sometimes ridiculous look at dating culture, fake relationships, and the chaos of pretending for social media. Kusugal leans way into satire here, taking jabs at everything from influencer drama to the weird ways people curate their lives online. There’s a ton of energy, fast-talking dialogue, and, yeah, moments where you’ll cringe because it hits way too close to home. He’s got a knack for making you laugh and think at the same time, never letting things get preachy or predictable. Honestly, Kusugal’s name keeps coming up for a reason. He’s not afraid to mess with genres, challenge his audience, or make things a bit uncomfortable. Whether he’s going dark and twisty or wild and hilarious, his films definitely aren’t boring.