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A STORY OF A SHARED WILDERNESS
LIKE NO OTHER

A first of its kind documentary by Felis Films and Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies

A land of sacred peaks & secret creatures, lost in the mists of time, somewhere between folklore and magic. A land that has challenged conventional notions of wilderness and showcased nature's remarkable ability to adapt and thrive in a new wilderness. This is a story of India's very first

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve – the Nilgiris – one of Asia’s most intensively studied areas. This is the first feature length documentary about this region, that takes us on a journey of discovery and uncovers the many secrets that makes this region incredibly special.

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Dr. P Gowri Shankar - Wildlife Biologist & Herpetologist

"The documentary is excellent! I have never seen footage like this. This is one of the best documentaries I have seen showcasing the Western Ghats or the Nilgiris. I was thrilled and excited to see how such a small space can hold so much biodiversity. Amazing job! Congratulations to Sandesh and the team."

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Our film has been showcased in 12 different cities across India.

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Our team has held over 40 screenings across India.

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Over 11,000 people have attended our screenings.

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We’re absolutely filled with joy!✨🌿
We are delighted and deeply honoured that Nilgiris: A Shared Wilderness is the winner of the Santiago Wild Film Festival in the “Stories of Nature” category!

To be recognised among such powerful storytellers and stunning nominees is truly humbling. Congratulations to the team!!

@rnp_foundation @santiagowildfest

#TheNilgiris #BiosphereReserve #IndiasBlueMountains
#FelisCreations #FelisFilms #SandeshKadur
#RohiniNilekaniPhilanthropies
#FilmFestival #santiagowildfest #Santiago #Chile #SantiagoWild #festivaldecine

✨ We are thrilled to announce that Nilgiris: A Shared Wilderness has won the Platinum Remi Award for Documentary Feature at the WorldFest - Houston International Film Festival! 🌿🎬

We’re incredibly proud to share this recognition that shines a spotlight on the breathtaking Nilgiris and the stories that unite us with nature. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported us on this journey! 🌿💫

📷 ‘Tiger in Town’ by @robin_darius which won in the Urban Wildlife category in #WPY60.

#TheNilgiris #BiosphereReserve #IndiasBlueMountains #FelisCreations #FelisFilms #SandeshKadur #RohiniNilekaniPhilanthropies #FilmFestival #WorldFest #HoustonInternationalFilmFestival #Houston

#Repost from @santiagowildfest

🌷Les presentamos los 9 documentales nominados en la categoría “Relatos de la Naturaleza”, dividido en metraje corto y largo.

🔸Nilgiris, A Shared Wilderness — Sandesh Kadur (@sandesh_kadur) → India

🔸Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory, Patagonia Puma — Wildstar Films (@wildstarfilms) → UK

🔸Ireland’s Wild Islands Episode 2 (Summer on the Edge) — John Murray, Jamie Fitzpatrick → Irlanda

🔸Evolution Earth (Episode 2: Islands) — Oliver Twinch → UK

🔸Between foam and cloud — Olivier Marin (marin.olivier) → Francia

🔸 Gypaetus: The Last Bone Breaker — Juan de la Cueva Aldea (@jdelaproductions) → España

🔸 Sandcastle-The Secret Life Of Potter Wasps — Roman Willi (@romanwilliphotography) → Suiza

🔸 The Bird in My Backyard — Ryan Wilkes (@tsryanwilkes) → Canadá

🔸Shadow Dwellers — David Vela, Paz Howell (@pazhowell), Gregory Jiménez (@gregoryjimenezp) → Costa Rica

🎥Con una narrativa que muestra la belleza y la interconexión de la vida silvestre, estas producciones destacan por ser una ventana al mundo natural para descubrir ecosistemas.

☝️Entre el 13 y 16 de mayo, estos documentales estarán disponibles de forma presencial en la Cinetaca de @CCLM

¡No te lo pierdas! Mas información en Santiagowild.com

#SantiagoWild2025 #FestivalDeCineSantiagoWild #LaderaSur #Cine #Naturaleza

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate all the incredible animal moms who nurture, protect, and inspire us with their unwavering devotion.

In the heart of the Nilgiris, motherhood takes many forms - from the sloth bear moms carrying their cubs across the tea estate, the fierce roars of leopard mothers protecting their young to the sharp calls of hornbill moms nurturing their chicks. Each mother, in her own unique way, shows the boundless strength, love, and dedication it takes to raise the next generation in the wild.

Here’s to the moms who purr, grunt, howl, and so much more - your love echoes through the wilderness and beyond. Happy Mother’s Day from the Nilgiris!

#mothersday #TheNilgiris #BiosphereReserve #IndiasBlueMountains #FelisCreations #FelisFilms #SandeshKadur #RohiniNilekaniPhilanthropies

A memorable screening of Nilgiris – A Shared Wilderness directed by @sandesh_kadur and produced by @felis_creations and Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies, this time at DRC Cinemas, Mysore! 🌿✨

A warm thank you to DRC Cinemas, and to Vaishali and Hanumanth for graciously hosting us. We were truly grateful to everyone who made it to the Mysore screening!

Sharing the story of India’s first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with such an engaged audience continues to inspire us deeply 💚

#TheNilgiris #BiosphereReserve #IndiasBlueMountains #FelisCreations #FelisFilms #SandeshKadur #FilmScreening #Mysore #DRCCinemas #romuluswhitaker

Meet our Director! 🎥

BAFTA award-winning filmmaker and National Geographic Society Explorer Trustee, Sandesh Kadur, creates documentary films that have aired worldwide on prominent networks such as National Geographic, BBC, Netflix, Discovery Channel, and Animal Planet. He is also the co-author of two books, Sahyadris: India’s Western Ghats - A Vanishing Heritage (2005) and Himalaya - Mountains of Life (2013). His work has won a number of prestigious international awards, including a 2017 Emmy nomination and the 2017 BAFTA award for his work on BBC Planet Earth 2.

Sandesh hopes that this documentary will reveal places and species people rarely see and will inspire a new passion to protect them.

Swipe to see what he has to say about the Nilgiris!

@sandesh_kadur

#TheNilgiris #BiosphereReserve #IndiasBlueMountains #FelisCreations #FelisFilms #SandeshKadur #rohininilekaniphilanthropies #Director #Filmmaking

Marking International Hyena Day by turning our lens toward one of the Nilgiris’ lesser-known residents: the striped hyena 🐾

Few realize that this elusive scavenger calls the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve one of its homes, quietly playing a vital role in keeping our wild spaces clean by disposing of carrion. Often overlooked, the striped hyena is nature’s own waste manager—helping maintain balance in a landscape shared with tigers, leopards, and dholes.

On International Hyena Day, let’s champion the striped hyena and all the unseen roles that keep our biosphere thriving!

📷 @framespernakul

#InternationalHyenaDay #Hyena #Conservation #TheNilgiris #BiosphereReserve #IndiasBlueMountains #FelisCreations #FelisFilms #SandeshKadur

The Nilgiris is home to very diverse and captivating landscapes, shaped over time by both natural forces and human development.

This Biosphere Reserve is a living, breathing ecosystem, home to countless species and cultures that have thrived together in harmony for centuries. 🐾🌿

This #WorldEarthDay, let’s reflect on our role as stewards of the planet and ensure we protect and preserve these wild spaces for generations to come. 🌍💚

📷 @framespernakul, @robin_darius, @sandesh_kadur, @nikhilvirdi

#TheNilgiris #BiosphereReserve #IndiasBlueMountains #FelisCreations #FelisFilms #SandeshKadur #RohiniNilekaniPhilanthropies #EarthDay

We are thrilled to share that ‘𝐍𝐢𝐥𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐬 – 𝐀 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬’, a film by Sandesh Kadur and executive producer Rohini Nilekani, has been nominated in the “Stories of Nature” category at the prestigious Santiago Wild 2025 Film Festival held in Santiago, Chile! 🤩🇨🇱

Congratulations to all the nominees! 🐾🌿

@santiagowildfest

#TheNilgiris #BiosphereReserve #IndiasBlueMountains #FelisCreations #FelisFilms #SandeshKadur #FilmFestival #santiagowildfest #Santiago #Chile #SantiagoWild #NationalGeographic #festivaldecine

Introducing the team behind Nilgiris - A Shared Wilderness!

United by a vision to preserve the beauty of the Nilgiris, the team converged through a dynamic collaboration between Felis Creations and Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies, supported by local communities and forest departments.

This film would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of the entire crew, the support of local communities, and the passion of everyone involved in bringing this incredible story to the screen.

@sandesh_kadur @rohini.nilekani @vydehikadur @adarshfelis @rohanmathias @priya_raghunandini_singh @robin_darius @framespernakul @nikhilvirdi @sameerjain.7 @varun.manavazhi @pranavnotwrong @sriharshaha @_sreya15_ @gauravsinghrathee @the.hazyone @adarshraju @parinith_gowda @anshgangey @eric_nelson_bosco @gowda.sourav @smaran.bhat @rajkumar.jungleboy @akashrana1442

#TheNilgiris #BiosphereReserve #IndiasBlueMountains #FelisCreations #FelisFilms #SandeshKadur #RohiniNilekaniPhilathropies

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