Kachichinithu

Kachichinithu
Directed byKhanjan Kishore Nath
Written byKhanjan Kishore Nath
Produced byKhanjan Kishore Nath
StarringKamini Beypi
Dipeswar Ronghang
Clarsong Senar
Release date
  • 2020 (2020)
Running time
15 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKarbi

The Boy with a Gun (Karbi: Kachichinithu) is a 2020 Indian short fiction film directed by Khanjan Kishore Nath.[1] It was awarded the Rajat Kamal for Best Short Fiction Film at the 68th National Film Awards.[2][3]

Cast

  • Kamini Beypi
  • Dipeswar Ronghang
  • Clarsong Senar

Plot

The story follows Lonsing, a schoolboy who comes across a small bag lying on the road. Inside, he finds a pistol. Surprised by the discovery, Lonsing decides to keep the weapon hidden from others. Gradually, his curiosity turns into a secret fascination, and he becomes increasingly drawn to the object. The film examines the attraction that weapons can hold for children, highlighting themes of innocence, temptation, and the risks of unchecked curiosity.[4]

Release and screenings

The film was released in 2020 and screened at various film festivals before gaining national recognition.

Awards and recognition

  • National Film Awards for Best Short Fiction Film.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ Bharat, E. T. V. (22 July 2022). "68th National Film Award: Suriya, Ajay Devgn share Best Actor honour". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
  2. ↑ "An interview with Kachichinithu (The Boy With a Gun, 2020) filmmaker Khanjan Kishore Nath". North East Film Journal. 17 July 2024. Archived from the original on 24 August 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
  3. ↑ "4 films of Assam bag 5 National Film Awards". The Sentinel - of this Land, for its People. 22 July 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
  4. ↑ "10 National Award-Winning Short Films To Watch On YouTube For Free". HerZindagi English. 20 July 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
  5. ↑ "'Semkhor', 'Bridge' win big at national film awards". The Times of India. 23 July 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
  6. ↑ Indulge, Team (22 July 2022). "68th National Film Awards: Soorarai Pottru wins big; Suriya, Ajay Devgn, Aparna Balamurali named best actors". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 9 August 2025.