‘Santosh’ Director Sandhya Suri Says U.K.’s Oscars Pick “Was Too Horrific” to Be a Doc

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• Director Sandhya Suri initially wanted to make a documentary on the issue, but found the reality 'too horrific', leading her to pivot to a narrative film approach.
• The film's dark yet empowering ending offers a 'third way' for the protagonist, challenging the traditional roles expected of women in Indian society.