Sudipto Sen, the filmmaker behind The Kerala Story, has released a trailer for his folklore thriller Charak: Fair of Faith, ahead of its theatrical released on March 6, 2026.
The film, which stars Anjali Patil, Sahidur Rahaman, Subrat Dutta, Shashi Bhushan, Nalneesh Neel, Shankhadeep, and Shounak Shyamal, delves into real-life situations involving blind faith and occult practices in India’s hinterlands.
Set against the eerie backdrop of the Charak mela, the teaser introduces a community preparing for the festival while clinging to the belief that it is their last chance to have long-unanswered wishes fulfilled. As the mela’s fervor and rituals intensify, unsettling questions around faith, sacrifice, and devotion begin to surface, positioning the film as a dark exploration of blind belief and misguided spirituality.
Producer Sudipto Sen stated, “The motivation of making CHARAK stems from a profound creative urge to create a universal cinematic experience of the Indian occult world. Both as a maker and as an audience-a reflective story ingrained deep into the human psyche, with relatable characters navigating the enigmatic grey zones against the backdrop of a visually scary traditional cult festival, and also carrying a universal poignant appeal.”
The film is presented by Jayantilal Gada’s PEN Studios. Speaking about the film, Dr. Gada shared, “This genre is relatively underexplored and immediately intrigued us as a studio, since we constantly strive to bring freshness and innovation to our storytelling. Our trust in Sudipto ji’s vision and creativity drew us to the project, and once we heard the subject, we were truly impressed by its depth and complexity. We knew right away that we had to be a part of it.”
Directed by Shieladitya Moulik, Charak is produced by Sipping Tea Cinemas, in association with Sudipto Sen Productions, with Rajesh Bhatt serving as the associate producer.