Sister Midnight is a 2025 black comedy horror film marking the directorial debut of British-Indian filmmaker Karan Kandhari. Set in Mumbai, the story follows Uma, a rebellious young bride trapped in an awkward arranged marriage. As she adjust to domestic life, feelings of entrapment lead her to develop feral impulses, transforming her into a ruthless figure.
Movie Title: Sister Midnight
Year of Release: 2025
Date of Release: March 14, 2025 (UK & Ireland), May 16, 2025 (USA – Limited Release)
Director: Karan Kandhari
Writer: Karan Kandhari
Producers: Alastair Clark, Anna Griffin, Alan McAlex
Production Companies: Wellington Films, Griffin Pictures, Film4, BFI
Distributor: Magnet Releasing (USA), Altitude Film Distribution (UK)
Cast and Roles:
- Radhika Apte as Uma
- Ashok Pathak as Gopal
- Chhaya Kadam as Sheetal
- Smita Tambe as Reshma
- Navya Sawant as Aditi
- Dev Raaz as Ramu
- Chaitanya Solankar as Sanjay
- Suhaas Ahuja as Doctor
- Masashi Fujimoto as Constable
- Daemian Greaves as Henchman
Running Time: 110 minutes
Age Rating: Not Rated (NR)
Countries: United Kingdom, India, Sweden
Language: English
Genres: Black Comedy, Horror
Music: Paul Banks
Cinematography: Sverre Sørdal
Editing: Napoleon Stratogiannakis
Note:
Sister Midnight premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. The film has been nominated for several awards, including the BAFTA for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer.
