Fans are excited about the 16mm cinematic beauty of Manoj Bajpayee’s Jugnuma-The Fable.

How is Manoj Bajpayee’s 16mm magic in Jugnuma?
Manoj Bajpayee has once again proved with Jugnuma – The Fable that a true artist can create magic on screen.
This film is a blend of nostalgic beauty, amazing performances and a heartwarming story.
After a film like Thithi, Raam Reddy has once again shown his artistic vision, which directly reaches the hearts of the audience.
Director’s Specialty
Raam Reddy made Jugnuma not just a story, but a fairytale-like experience.
Varun Grover has written the Hindi dialogues of the film in such a way that they speak directly to the souls of the characters.
The story is felt in every scene due to the subtlety in direction and writing.
Wonder of 16mm shooting
In today’s digital age, it is a great courage to shoot Jugnuma on 16mm film.
This technique gave the film a nostalgic look, which Cinebuffs are congratulating on social media by calling it “warm & beautiful”.
One viewer wrote, “Saw The Fable in Berlin, but the 16mm remake of Jugnuma in India wins hearts again.”
Superb Cast
Manoj Bajpayee has brought depth to the role of Dev.
Deepak Dobriyal and Priyanka Bose touched the screen despite speaking very little.
The presence of Tillotama Shome, Hiral Sidhu, Awan Pookot and Anurag Kashyap has added variety and power to the film.
Had watched Raam Reddy's The Fable at Berlin two years ago. It is releasing today in cinemas in India, under Jugnuma, a film of steadfast beauty, shot in 16mm, with some of the most memorable and stunning flights of fantasy—narrative and visual. https://t.co/JIegKHJCj0
— Prathyush Parasuraman (@pruhthyush) September 12, 2025
Summary
Dev’s orchard in the Himalayas of the 1980s is rocked by a mysterious fire that night.
Dev’s search takes him to the bottom of his family’s old secrets and local myths.
The forest fire not only burns the trees but also Dev’s past—where a series of truths are revealed.
Audience Echoes
“Good acting and great direction can change lives—Jugnuma has both,” wrote one user.
Someone said, “Manoj’s presence makes the story even more effective.”
Fans are praising the cinematic beauty and emotional depth of the film, trending #Jugnuma on social media.
Why should you watch Jugnuma
- Warm feel of shooting on 16mm film
- Artistic direction by Raam Reddy
- Subtle performance by Manoj Bajpayee
- Interesting exploration of family secrets and myths
Jugnuma – The Fable is not just a movie, but a memorable journey where every frame takes you inside the story.
Next time the hall lights go off, get ready to get lost in the mysteries of Dev’s world.

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