Netflix to stream Anuja: Everything you need to know about this Oscar contender

New Delhi: With the Academy Award season approaching, the competition to secure a spot on the nominations list is fiercer than ever. Among the most celebrated motion pictures from around the globe is Anuja, which has been shortlisted for the 2025 Oscars.

You will be amazed to know that the much-talked-about short film will soon be available for viewing on a major streaming platform. Wondering where you can watch it? Well, let us enlighten you!

Where Can You Watch Anuja?

Netflix on Tuesday (January 14, 2025) took to Instagram to reveal that that Anuja is arriving soon on its platform. The streaming giant also posted an exciting sneak peek of the film. The announcement has left cinema lovers beaming with joy.

 

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“Absolutely wonderful! The best short film in the last few years!” commented a user on the popular photo-sharing platform. Another wrote, “Heartwarming.”

When will Anuja be available on Netflix?

Netflix hasn’t announced an exact release date yet, but the buzz is that it will be streaming very soon. Keep an eye out for updates!

Anuja plot

The storyline of Anuja revolves around a gifted nine-year-old girl and her sister, named Palak, who work in a back-alley garment factory. However, their lives take a dramatic turn when a teacher offers Anuja an opportunity to attend an elite boarding school. As the plot thickens, the sisters face challenges that test their resilience, determination, and unbreakable bond.

 

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Created by the husband-and-wife duo Adam J Graves (director) and Suchitra Mattai (producer), the live-action film is supported by industry stalwarts Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Mindy Kaling and Guneet Monga Kapoor. The 41-year-old Academy Award winner was quoted as saying by ANI that she was thankful to Netflix for embracing Anuja and giving it the platform it deserves. She also expressed gratitude towards the streaming platform for bringing the powerful story to a global audience.