Fearless Cinema. Powerful Stories.

Fearless Cinema. Powerful Stories.

About Karuvachy Films

At Karuvachy Films, our mission is to produce high-quality films that entertain, inspire, and challenge audiences. We strive to tell stories that make a positive impact on the world.We are a Toronto-Chennai based independent film content boutique specializing in cutting edge documentary, narrative feature films, televised broadcasts, theatrical and OTT content. We aim to produce new age content about our people around, unveil truth and push filmmakers to connect with audiences. We like to act as positive change catalysts in the communities we are based out of and make the world a better place to inhabit.

Our Vision

We envision a world where cinema transcends boundaries, ignites meaningful conversations, and shapes diverse perspectives. Karuvachy Films strives to be a pioneering force in storytelling, dedicated to amplifying unheard voices and redefining narratives that truly matter. With innovation and artistic excellence at our core, we are committed to pushing creative boundaries, exploring untold stories, and bringing fresh, thought-provoking ideas to the forefront. Through our work, we aim to inspire social change, foster deeper connections, and leave a lasting imprint on global audiences, ensuring that every story we tell resonates, challenges, and transforms the way people see the world. We believe in the power of storytelling to bridge cultures, spark emotions, and create a more inclusive cinematic landscape.

Leena Manimekalai
Director Producer

Leena Manimekalai, Founder of the start-up Karuvachy Films, a Master of Fine Arts(Film) Graduate from York University, Canada, has twenty years of production history with major media brands in South India like Sun Network, Star Vijay, Zee Network, Maa TV, Eenadu, Kalaingar TV and Doordarshan and has two feature films and a dozen documentary features to her credits as Producer-Writer-Director. Her award-winning fiction and non-fiction features have traveled across hundred International Film Festivals across the globe and her daring documentaries have a broadcast history in Channel Four, Al Jazeera, NHK Japan, NDTV, ARD Germany, HallMark TV- USA. Mubi, the avant-garde OTT platform is streaming six of her films curated under “Spotlight Leena Manimekalai”.

Elango Raghupathy
Producer

Elango Raghupathy is an independent producer with over 20 years of experience across television, OTT, and independent cinema. With a rare blend of expertise in both fiction and non-fiction formats, he has worked as Executive Producer on some of South India’s most acclaimed TV shows for leading networks like Star, Zee, and Sun. Known for his detail-driven, collaborative approach, Elango has also worked on impactful feature films and campaign-based media projects with international organizations. As co-founder of Karuvachy Films, he focuses on producing bold, socially conscious cinema that brings underrepresented voices to the forefront. Elango believes in the power of film to provoke thought, spark dialogue, and push for meaningful change—on screen and beyond

Behind Karuvachy Films

Our Projects

Discover our diverse slate of films—bold narratives, powerful documentaries, and innovative storytelling that challenge, inspire, and resonate with audiences worldwide.