Tribeny Rai's debut feature film, "Shape of Momo," will be released in theaters across India and Nepal on May 29, 2026 [1].

The project marks a significant cinematic effort to challenge prevailing stereotypes regarding India's Northeast. By focusing on the lived experiences of women in Sikkim, the film seeks to address systemic violence and the emotional complexities of belonging.

The narrative follows three [2] generations of women in Sikkim. Through their stories, the film explores themes of identity, home, silence, and the quiet rebellion inherent in womanhood [3]. Rai said the film is intended to serve as a medium to address violence against women and to provide a nuanced perspective on the region's social fabric [3].

Set against the landscape of Sikkim, the film aims to dismantle monolithic views of the Northeast. The production emphasizes the intersection of personal history and regional identity, elements that Rai said are often overlooked in mainstream cinema [3].

The theatrical rollout will span two countries, targeting audiences in both India and Nepal [4]. This cross-border release underscores the cultural ties and shared narratives of the Himalayan region. The film is positioned as both a personal debut for Rai and a broader cultural statement on the resilience of women [3].

While the film focuses on the internal struggles of its characters, it also engages with the external pressures of societal expectations. By highlighting the silence and the subsequent breaking of that silence, the movie examines how different generations of women navigate their autonomy within a traditional framework [3].

“The narrative follows three generations of women in Sikkim.”

The release of 'Shape of Momo' represents a growing trend of regional storytelling in South Asia that prioritizes marginalized voices over national tropes. By focusing on the Northeast, Rai is contributing to a cinematic shift that challenges the cultural hegemony of Bollywood, offering a specific, localized lens on gender-based violence and identity in the Himalayan borderlands.