The Sadist (2025 film)

The Sadist 2025
Directed by	Kundan Shashiraj
Written by	Kundan Shashiraj
Produced by	SudhaNshu Kumar, Danish Husain, Vipin Sharma, Shishir Sharma
Starring	Vipin Sharma, Danish Husain, Vineet Kumar, and Shishir Sharma
Cinematography	Shashank Kumar Harsh
Edited by	Sahil Tanveer
Music by	Mannan Munjal
Production companies	Dashmani Media Private Limited and Qissebaaz LLP
Running time	30 Minutes
Country	India
Language	Hindi
Budget	INR 3000000

The Sadist is a 2025 Indian short film written and directed by Kundan Shashiraj. The 30-minute film, categorized as a news and drama short, explores themes of societal shifts toward violence and the role of media manipulation in shaping collective morality. It features a cast including Danish Husain, Vipin Sharma, Shishir Sharma, and Vineet Kumar. The film was produced by Dashmani Media Private Limited, Qissebaaz LLP, Sudhanshu Kumar, and actor Vipin Sharma. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Plot

The Sadist centers on a prime-time news anchor and examines how media narratives can influence societal attitudes, leading to the celebration of violence and cruelty. The story delves into the psychological transformation of individuals and society, posing questions about the impact of manipulative media tactics on collective morality. ^{[4] [5]}

Cast

• Danish Husain ^[6]
• Vipin Sharma ^[7]
• Shishir Sharma ^[8]
• Vineet Kumar ^[9]

Production

The film was written and directed by Kundan Shashiraj, with production handled by Dashmani Media Private Limited, Qissebaaz LLP, Sudhanshu Kumar, and actor Vipin Sharma. Specific details about the filming process, such as shooting locations or duration, have not been publicly disclosed. ^{[10] [11]}

Themes

The film addresses the societal trend of normalizing violence and cruelty, focusing on the role of media in shaping public perception. It critiques how manipulative news narratives can alter collective morality, encouraging reflection on humanity’s response to violent acts. ^{[12] [13]}

References

1. Das, Tina (2024-12-02). "Polarisation to prime time hate—'The Sadist' interrogates media instead of blaming the system". ThePrint. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
2. "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
3. "'द सैडिस्ट': दशमणि मीडिया की प्रस्तुति, सुधांशु कुमार के निर्माण में प्राइम टाइम पत्रकारिता की अंधेरी सैर". punjabkesari. 2025-05-13. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
4. Verma, Shivam. "'The Sadist' exposes the harsh reality of modern journalism". DNA India. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
5. "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
6. admin (2024-09-27). "The Sadist: A Gripping Exploration of Society's Descent into Celebrating Violence and Cruelty". Filmygyan: Your Daily Dose of Bollywood Buzz. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
7. "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
8. "Short film 'The Sadist' examines the dark side of prime-time journalism". ET Now. 2025-02-19. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
9. "'द सैडिस्ट': रिलीज से पहले ही चर्चा में आई एक्टर विपिन शर्मा स्टारर ये शॉर्ट फिल्म, वजह जान हो जाएंगे हैरान". R.Bharat (in Hindi). 2025-05-13. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
10. "'The Sadist' Unmasks the Dark Truth Behind Newsrooms". www.india.com. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
11. "ज्वलंत मुद्दे को दिखाती है 'द सैडिस्ट', सुधांशु कुमार के निर्माण में प्राइम टाइम पत्रकारिता की अंधेरी सैर". Jansatta (in Hindi). 2025-05-12. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
12. "'The Sadist': A chilling look at the dark side of prime-time news". Firstpost. 2025-02-12. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
13. "मीडिया की अंधेरी गली की कहानी है 'द सैडिस्ट', कैमरे के पीछे की सच्चाई जान हिल जाएंगे आप, OTT पर होगी रिलीज". NDTV India (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-05-13.

External Link

The Sadist at IMDb