EXT. CITY – MORNING – AJAY’S HOUSE – HYDERABAD Camera pans across a peaceful morning. Birds chirp. Ajay, in his early 30s, is seen lighting an incense stick in front of a small home altar. A framed photo of his recently deceased father hangs above. AJAY (softly) (Praying) Appa… this year’s trip is for you. Bless us. His phone buzzes. It's KIRAN (Video Call). KIRAN Hey traveler! Packed up or not yet? AJAY (laughs) Almost. You all better be ready. KIRAN Sneha’s already at the station. Ramesh… well, still stuffing idlis into his bag. EXT. HYDERABAD RAILWAY STATION – LATER THAT DAY

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Pathala Yatra - Part 1

EXT. CITY – MORNING – AJAY’S HOUSE – HYDERABADCamera pans across a peaceful morning. Birds chirp. Ajay, in his 30s, is seen lighting an incense stick in front of a small home altar. A framed photo of his recently deceased father hangs above.AJAY (softly)(Praying)Appa… this year’s trip is for you. Bless us.His phone buzzes. It's KIRAN (Video Call).KIRANHey traveler! Packed up or not yet?AJAY(laughs) Almost. You all better be ready.KIRANSneha’s already at the station. Ramesh… well, still stuffing idlis into his bag.EXT. HYDERABAD RAILWAY STATION – LATER THAT DAYAll four friends meet with hugs and excitement. Bags, trekking shoes, ...Read More