Shape of Momo: A Cinematic Exploration of Sikkimese Womanhood

Tribeny Rai's debut film, 'Shape of Momo', backed by Spirit Media and acclaimed filmmakers like Zoya Akhtar, releases on May 29, 2026, in India and Nepal. Set in Sikkim, it intricately weaves the lives of women across generations, portraying universal themes of identity, relationships, and the notion of home.

Shape of Momo, the highly anticipated debut feature from filmmaker Tribeny Rai, is poised for a theatrical release on May 29, 2026, spanning theatres across India and Nepal. The film, produced with the support of Spirit Media and with backing from esteemed filmmakers Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, and Payal Kapadia, promises a cinematic exploration of womanhood in the Himalayan region.

Set against the backdrop of a Sikkimese village, the film delves into the lives of women across generations, providing a poignant narrative marked by emotional inheritances, silences, and complex familial negotiations. In a press statement, Rai expressed that the film, rooted in personal experiences, reaches a universal audience through its depiction of identity and relationships, transcending geographic limitations.

Executive producers Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti highlighted Tribeny Rai's distinctive narrative voice, emphasizing the film's emotional depth and cultural authenticity. With positive comparisons to recent independent cinematic successes from India's Northeast, like Boong and Raptures, the film represents a bold step in broadening the horizons of Indian cinema with new creative perspectives.