She Pad
Directed by Vishnu Kannan
India · 2025 · 7 min 49 sec · Drama
Submitted to OnShow International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
She Pad is a story about a girl named Navya who experiences premenstrual syndrome during her period day, as well as social issues
About the film
Navya (21), a bold design student from Kerala, has her most important day ahead — her final year jury that will decide her future. But it is also Day 1 of her period. She wakes up in a physical and emotional storm — severe PMS, stabbing cramps, anxiety, and mood swings that no one understands.
Director
Vishnu Kannan is the Writer, Director and Producer of SHE PAD under his banner VK Cinema Company, based in Ernakulam, Kerala. VK Cinema Company to pursue independent filmmaking. His work focuses on socially rooted, realistic and women-centric stories that question societal taboos. With a strong background in editing and visual storytelling, Vishnu brings raw emotional honesty to his films. SHE PAD, dealing with PMS, period pain and menstrual shaming, is his latest directorial venture that aims to break the silence around women's health.
Film stills
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OnShow International Film Festival — Inaugural Edition · 2026