Director Vikramaditya Motwane Shares Insights and Behind-the-Scenes Moments from the Screenlife
Thriller CTRL!
In a world where screens have become our windows to reality, CTRL – Vikramaditya
Motwane’s latest offering on Netflix – takes this concept to a thrilling new level. Starring
Ananya Panday, the film has captivated viewers by crafting a narrative that unfolds entirely
through screens and digital interactions. CTRL pulls you into a digital maze, with Ananya
Panday navigating the fine line between human emotions and virtual reality through a laptop
lens.
Adding to that, Vikramaditya Motwane said “I think she’s great. She was very present, very in
the moment, and incredibly engaged. There wasn’t a moment when she switched off from
what her character was feeling, and I thought that was impressive—very mature.”
Vikramaditya Motwane’s CTRL redefines storytelling with its screenlife format, using screens
as the film’s canvas. Blending technical precision with emotional depth, Motwane turns a
potentially limiting style into a dynamic space for tension and intrigue. The film’s real-time
video chats, simulated social media feeds, and layered digital design create a modern,
immersive experience. Talking about the same, he said,“We created our own fictional brands.
We still needed to keep things authentic, so the phone swipes, the messages, all of it had to
look and feel like the real thing.”
With CTRL now streaming on Netflix, Motwane’s daring vision and Ananya Panday’s
compelling performance come together to create a thrilling, tech-driven narrative that’s both
fresh and unforgettable.
