Roobha
Roobha is a 2018 Canadian feature film produced by Warren Sinnathamby, and written and directed by Lenin M. Sivam. The film which was produced under the banner of Next Productions, stars Amrit Sandhu, Antonythasan Jesuthasan , Thenuka Kantharajah, Sornalingam Vyramuthu, Cassandra James, Dan Bertolini, Tharshiny Varapragasam, Bhavani Somasundaram, Sumathy Balram, and Ishwaria Chandru. It is based on a story by Antonythasan Jesuthasan who writes under the pseudonym Shoba Sakthi. The film explores the harsh realities faced by a young South-Asian trans-woman who struggles to make a living in Toronto after she is ostracized by her family. Roobha had its world premiere at Montreal World Film Festival on August 25, 2018. It was also the opening film of the 18th Annual Reelworld Film Festival in Toronto, Canada, an Official Selection for the Cambridge Film Festival in UK, Official Selection in the World Panorama Section of  the International Film Festival of India in Goa., Official Selection of the Windsor International Film Festival in Canada, Official Selection of the Whistler Film Festival in Canada, London Indian Film Festival in UK, Official Selection of the Melbourne Indian Film Festival in Australia, and Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival in Mumbai, India. Plot
Roobha weaves a unique romantic tale that deals with the complexities of personality and gender identity within the South-Asian community. Roobha, a trans-woman, struggles to make a living in Toronto after she is ostracized by her family. Her chance encounter with a family man, Anthony, leads to a beautiful romance. However, their blissful existence is short-lived as their families soon discover their relationship. Production
The Producer, Warren Sinnathamby, the Executive Producer, Raji Nair, and the Line Producer, Pras Lingam, were at the helm of the production team. A pilot shoot was done in late 2015, with the actual production commencing in April 2016 in Toronto. Arsenij Gusev, handled the cinematography, while Bettina Katja Lange was the Art Director, and Princeten Charles handled location sound. The dance sequences were choreographed by Thenuka Kantharajah. The First Assistant Director, Evan Stephens, was instrumental in the filming being completed as per the tight schedule. Post-production
The post-production was completed in a facility in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Distribution
The North American distribution is being handled by Indiecan Entertainment Inc. 