Telugu short film The 3rd, directed by journalist and writer K.A. Muni Suresh Pillai, has been selected for screening at the 16th Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) 2026, slated to be held in New Delhi on April 30. The film explores the pressures faced by students in today’s competitive academic environment. It draws inspiration from Newton’s Third Law of Motion to highlight cause-and-effect consequences of institutional stress. Published – April 25, 2026 10:50 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Seven e-bikes catch fire near Ranipet town Fire breaks out at scrapyard near Pullepady bridge