Ananya Kasaravalli, has a masters degree in film making from L V Prasad Film and TV academy, Chennai. Born into a family of film makers, her interest in film making comes naturally to her. She has had a successful career in acting – films, tv and theater before joining as a student at Prasad academy. As a young director Ananya has won many awards for her short films “wasiyat nama”, and documentary on transfeminity – “beyond binary” and “Kappu kallina shaitan”. ‘Harikatha Prasanga’ is her first feature film.