This one shocked the festival circuit. Directed by a queer Indian filmmaker, Supergirl follows a young Hijra in Mumbai who dreams of being a professional wrestler. The "ladyboy" aesthetic here is subverted—power, sweat, and aggression replace the stereotypical "dancing" roles. It is raw, violent, and uplifting. This film marks the 2023 shift from "struggle porn" to aspirational trans narratives.

The following projects represent the most recent or upcoming updates in Indian trans-themed cinema:

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