Birds in the Dark (Hanere de Panchi) 2026 – Punjabi Film Wins Big at Busan

Birds in the Dark (Punjabi: Hanere de Panchi) is a Punjabi film written, directed and shot by Shashank Walia, co-produced by Hansal Mehta.

Story (No Spoilers)

In a caste-divided village in rural Punjab, a disillusioned police informer reconnects with a man he once wrongly captured. A landless woman’s fight for land disrupts the old order and pulls their lives into a growing struggle of desire and solidarity.

Awards at Busan

At the 31st Busan International Film Festival, the film won the Songwon Vision Award, and Shashank Walia won the prestigious New Currents Award. The Hollywood Reporter India called it “a tender and self-assured social drama”.

Birds in the Dark MP4 Movie Download & Where to Watch

Birds in the Dark premiered at the Busan International Film Festival on 10 October 2026. A theatrical or streaming release has not been announced yet. Any MP4 download link is fake.

Final Verdict

Rating: 8/10 (festival reviews). One of the most exciting Punjabi films of the year — watch out for its release.

Birds in the Dark: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Birds in the Dark released?
Birds in the Dark was released on 10 October 2026 in Punjabi.

Who directed Birds in the Dark?
Birds in the Dark is directed by Shashank Walia.

Who is in the cast of Birds in the Dark?
The cast includes Mauli Singh, Sapna Das, Harwinder Singh Aujila, Navdeep Bajwa, Shahnawaz Bhat.

Is Birds in the Dark available for MP4 movie download?
Not from any legal source we can confirm yet. Birds in the Dark is not on a major Indian OTT app at the time of writing, so any “free MP4 download” link is pirated or fake. Check the official apps for its streaming release.

Is Birds in the Dark worth watching?
We rate Birds in the Dark 8/10. Shashank Walia’s Punjabi social drama won two awards at Busan, including the New Currents Award.