Arundhati Roy's Cult Classic Returns: 'In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones' Restored for Berlinale

The 1989 cult classic 'In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones', penned by Arundhati Roy and based on student life challenges, is set for a 4K restored screening at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival. Featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Manoj Bajpayee in early roles, the film reflects the humorous and poignant side of academia.

The restoration of Arundhati Roy's 1989 cult classic, 'In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones', is set to screen at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival's Berlinale Classics segment. Directed by Pradip Krishen and featuring early roles for Shah Rukh Khan and Manoj Bajpayee, this film captures the essence of student life in the 1970s.

Roy, who penned the screenplay, brings to life the whimsical and challenging world of an architecture school through Annie, a visionary whose antics land him in trouble. The film, now restored in 4K, is a rare gem that portrays the cultural and social nuances of its time with humor and authenticity.

The restoration, spearheaded by the Film Heritage Foundation, highlights India's rich cinematic history and showcases a film that had disappeared after its original screening. The Berlinale Classics 2026 promises a diverse lineup, and the return of Roy's film marks a significant cultural event in preserving artistic heritage.

(With inputs from agencies.)