"A shape-shifting force of art, embodying fluid identity, resistance, and transformation.”
Films and Documentaries
Patruni Chidananda Sastry is a gender-fluid performance artist whose film work spans experimental shorts, documentaries, and digital series. From acting in surreal films like Polar Night to directing expressive works like Shoonyam, Patruni uses cinema as a space to explore identity, movement, and queerness. They’ve been featured in powerful documentaries like Spilling Sas, Makkan, and In Transit (Amazon Prime Video), which highlight their journey as a drag artist, queer parent, and cultural disruptor. Across all projects, Patruni brings authenticity, activism, and artistry to the screen.