India’s New Dark Comedy Sister Midnight Announces Exciting New Talent on Both Sides of the Camera

‘Sister Midnight’ review: Radhika Apte is a blast as a rebellious housewife with a dark side

Karan Kandhari’s comedy is out in cinemas.

India’s New Dark Comedy Sister Midnight Announces Exciting New Talent on Both Sides of the Camera

Though the first several minutes of Sister Midnight unfold without dialogue, they communicate a great deal. We learn a lot about the young newlyweds, and their small single-room apartment in Mumbai, India. Their union seems like a traditional arrangement, so when the characters speak, the woman’s deadpan vulgarity is a slight shock. That’s part of the film’s consistent charm—you never quite know what to expect. Writer and director Karan Kandhari…

‘SISTER MIDNIGHT’ REVIEW | 30 May, 2025 - Film Information

Film4 and BFI, Wellington Films and Griffin Pictures’ Sister Midnight (A) is the story of an arranged marriage which goes horrendously wrong. A spineless husband watches his wife morph into a feral and ruthless force. Karan Kandhari has written a story which is so bizarre that it would not be understood by the majority. His screenplay keeps the viewers guessing because that’s all they can do. The computer generated animals serve to irritate. The…

Radhika Apte calls ‘Sister Midnight’ a bold experimentation

Radhika Apte, known for her unconventional film choices and nuanced performances, is all set to return to the big screen with Karan Kandhari’s ‘Sister Midnight’.  The actress, who has built a reputation for championing offbeat roles, described her experience with the film as creatively liberating and emotionally honest. According to an IANS report, Radhika shared her […]

“I thought that this is that kind of a film where you get to experiment, you really get to try something new” - says Radhika Apte about her upcoming film Sister Midnight, in cinemas 30th May