Titus Upputuru’s latest short film, The Midnight Therapist, has been officially selected by the New York Indie Shorts Awards. The selection is another significant milestone in the film’s growing international festival journey and reinforces Upputuru’s reputation as a storyteller whose work resonates across cultures and geographies.

The announcement of the recognition is marked by the release of the film’s trailer.

The Midnight Therapist is a dark, emotionally charged drama that unfolds through the accidental meeting of two men on a fateful night. The psychological drama explores the power of human connection.

The film is elevated by a haunting musical score by Micu Patel and authentic performances by Titus Upputuru and Keshav Bhardwaj, that lend emotional depth and realism to the story’s grim yet ultimately humane themes. The moody and bold atmosphere has been created by the cinematography of Shakil Rehan Khan.

Produced by ADSCII and Edworld INC, The Midnight Therapist is scheduled for release in India later this year following its international festival run.

Titus Upputuru commented, “The Midnight Therapist is a geometry of parallel lives, lives that have perhaps never met in human history. It is an important film for India, and we feel really blessed that our film has resonated with the audience in New York, and that the Awards Show has recognised the work and given it a place among the best films from across the world. I am really grateful to God for this honour.”

Edwin Philips, founder Edworld Inc added, “We are absolutely delighted that The Midnight Therapist has been officially selected by the New York Indie Shorts Awards. From the moment Titus shared the idea with us, we believed there was something deeply human and universally relatable at its core. The film explores difficult themes with honesty and sensitivity, and that is what resonated with us from the very beginning.”

Over the years, Titus Upputuru has earned recognition both as a filmmaker and performer, with his work applauded at festivals across the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. Known for combining emotional honesty with compelling visual storytelling, Upputuru continues to build a body of work that explores the complexity of the human experience through intimate, character-driven narratives.