Anurag Kashyap and Vasan Bala Present New Short Thriller Aakhri Ride

Filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Vasan Bala have teamed up to present the new short film Aakhri Ride. The atmospheric thriller is scheduled for a global release on Halloween, which falls on October 31.

Cast And Plot

The film features Panchayat actors Chandan Roy and Faisal Malik alongside Aamir Dalvi, who previously appeared in Kashyap's film Kennedy. The story follows a tense, character-driven plot about a Mumbai ride-share driver. Over one chilling night, the driver is pushed to the ultimate edge while dealing with the pressures of his work.

Makers And Release

Aakhri Ride is written and directed by debutants Vijesh Rajan and Yashoda Parthasarthy. The project is produced by Ranjan Singh, Vishesh Agrawal, Rajan EPK, and Anurag Kashyap. It will premiere globally on the YouTube channel Oh Short Flips, which is curated by Kashyap. The film has also completed a global festival sweep, securing selections across major genre hubs, market showcases, and Oscar and BAFTA-qualifying platforms worldwide.

Context

Short films often debut on specialized digital platforms to reach global audiences directly before wider distribution. Thrillers that focus on everyday workers aim to highlight social realities through suspense and drama. Independent projects in India increasingly rely on established filmmakers for backing and visibility.