Social Swami, directed by Dr. Abhilash Babu, is set to premiere at the 32nd Social Justice Film Festival in Chennai. The film will be screened on September 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM as part of the three-day festival.
The Social Justice Film Festival will be held from September 17 to September 19, 2026, at the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan, Chennai. Renowned Tamil documentary filmmaker Amudhan serves as the Festival Director.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Film | Social Swami |
| Director | Dr. Abhilash Babu |
| Festival | 32nd Social Justice Film Festival |
| Venue | Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan, Chennai |
| Festival Dates | September 17–19, 2026 |
| Social Swami Screening | September 19, 2026 |
| Screening Time | 2:00 PM |
| Production Banner | The Weekend Academia, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Production Model | Crowdfunding |
| Festival Director | Amudhan |
Social Swami Premiere in Chennai
The Chennai premiere gives Social Swami a platform at the 32nd edition of the Social Justice Film Festival. The festival brings together films and filmmakers engaging with social themes and contemporary issues.
The screening of Social Swami is scheduled for 2:00 PM on September 19, the concluding day of the festival.
A Film Made Through Crowdfunding
An important aspect of Social Swami is its production model. The film was produced under the banner of The Weekend Academia, Thiruvananthapuram, through crowdfunding, with public participation helping support the project.
Dr. Abhilash Babu has directed the film, while Sethu Rajan is the co-producer.
Social Swami Technical Team
Rishak handled the cinematography, with Shyam Shankar serving as camera assistant. Editing was handled by Krishna Gopan, Hari Geetha Sadashivan and Robin Roy.
Jackson George is the sound designer, while Shyam Shankar handled live sound recording. Shaji A John served as project designer, with designs by Sharan Mohan.
Illustrations were created by Sethulakshmi P S, Aneesh Sonali, Shammi N, Sharath Prakash and Adarsh M S. Subtitles were handled by The Weekend Academia, Thiruvananthapuram, and Hari Geetha Sadashivan.
Festival support is provided by Art Book Cinema, while A S Dinesh handles the PRO responsibilities.
Social Swami at the Social Justice Film Festival
With its crowdfunding-based production and participation in the 32nd Social Justice Film Festival, Social Swami is preparing to reach festival audiences in Chennai. The September 19 premiere will mark an important screening for the film and its team.
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