Kalari Kid – She Hits Back
- In theatresSeptember 2026
- Production year2025
- CountrySwitzerland, India
- Length90'
- LanguageMalayalam
- ProductionFirst Hand Films, Spirited Heroine
- DirectorMaria Kaur Bedi, Satindar Singh Bedi
- CastArushi (9), Milena (21), Dr. Binny (34) - Head of Department. of History Kannur University
- Age restriction
- Festivals
Journee de Soleure - Prix du Public nom. 2026
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Story
KALARI KID tells the story of girls and women reclaiming their place in society – through courage, discipline and the power of a martial art dating back thousands of years.
KALARI KID is a moving and visually powerful portrait of female self-empowerment, social transformation and solidarity. In India, a land of spirituality and beauty, young women show us how they are driving social change: with self-confidence and courage.
Set against the fascinating backdrop of India, the film paints a portrait of Arushi, Milena and Dr Binny, who are shaping the future across cultural, religious and social boundaries. With great power, they show the world how a peaceful community can be built through solidarity.
At the heart of the story are nine-year-old Arushi and 21-year-old Milena. With the help of Kalaripayattu, the world’s oldest martial art, they develop physical and mental strength and fight for a self-determined life. In a country where violence against women is a daily reality in many places, they become symbolic figures of a new generation that questions traditional gender roles and forges its own path.
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