Pushkar, a postman in the mountains, estranged from his own father, discovers an old undelivered apology letter from a deceased man to his lost son, sending him on a transformative journey to deliver the message in hopes of finding answers to his own anger.
Raibaar
(The Message)
Directed by: Shishir Uniyal
Screenplay by: Bhagat Singh Saini
Story by: Bhagat Singh Saini & Shishir Uniyal
Dialogues by: Dinesh Bijalwan & Bhagat Singh Saini
Produced by: Bhagat Singh Saini, Balraj Jangra, Parveen Saini, Shishir Uniyal
Co-produced by: Babita Agrawal, Ishita Manna, Ipsita Manna, Rakesh Pokhriyal, Shashi Pokhriyal, Subhash Chamoli
Starring: Sunil Singh, Shrish Dobhal, Suman Gaur, Rajesh Naugaon, Mohit Ghildiyal
Cinematography: Dharmendra Singh Sisodiya
Edited by: Mohammad Tariq & Shishir Uniyal
Music Direction & Background Score: Vibhu Kashiv
Music Composer: Rajendra Chauhan
Lyrics: Satish Kaleshwari
Language: Garhwali
Runtime: 02 hour 14 mins
Release Date: 12 September 2025
Production Company: Kinoscope Films & Vortex Echo Productions
Director’s Note: Raibaar grew out of a simple conversation years ago, and I’m grateful it has now taken shape as a feature film. Through it, I wanted to tell a story about the healing power of forgiveness and the necessity of self-exploration for one’s own growth.
Producer’s Statement: Our vision with ‘Raibaar’ is to showcase the powerful narratives and incredible talent that thrives in the heart of Uttarakhand. We are committed to empowering regional storytelling and presenting it with a quality that resonates with a global audience. This film is a testament to the fact that a compelling human story, rooted in its soil, has universal appeal.
Writer’s Statement: Raibaar is a story of forgiveness and anger – the quiet relation between the two. The man who wants to leave, has already left in the spirit and holding him will only make his dreams of escape stronger. Pushkar is haunted by the beauty of mountains and his own failure to make a choice.
