Hari Mohan

Hari Mohanan’s feature film project Kocharais addresses the urban issue of playground scarcity for children, aiming to release a timely message that he believes will lose impact if delayed beyond five years.

Hari faced intense stage fright throughout his career but overcame it through rigorous preparation, as revealed in his TEDx talk at VNR VJIET, where he described practice until exhaustion to deliver his best speeches.

The digital revolution post-2010 was a turning point for Hari, who acknowledged the shift in how filmmakers connect with audiences due to increased digital penetration across India.

Hari Mohanan’s unique approach of combining physical journeys with film screenings brought untold grassroots stories, such as those of tea sellers, to wider public attention, expanding the reach of documentary cinema in India. His upcoming feature, Kocharais, is poised to highlight urban social issues like the lack of playgrounds, potentially inspiring a wave of socially conscious storytelling in Indian independent films. By embracing digital platforms since 2010, he helped pioneer new ways for regional and independent filmmakers to connect with audiences.