Sathori Films
Cinema That Touches the Heart, Inspires the Mind, and Awakens the Soul
Sathori Films is a motion picture company dedicated to creating emotionally powerful and spiritually meaningful cinema for audiences around the world.
Inspired by timeless wisdom, profound human emotions, and transformative journeys of self-discovery, our films seek to entertain, inspire, and awaken.
We bring together the emotional richness of Bollywood storytelling, the cinematic excellence of Hollywood filmmaking, and the timeless insights of meditation and Buddhist philosophy to create unforgettable cinematic experiences.
At Sathori Films, we believe that the greatest stories are not merely watched—they are felt.
OUR PURPOSE
Modern cinema has mastered spectacle. Yet many people continue to search for meaning, peace, purpose, and deeper human connection. At Sathori Films, we create stories that speak to both the heart and the soul.
Stories of love and loss.
Stories of longing and fulfilment.
Stories of suffering and liberation.
Stories that remind us who we truly are.
OUR CINEMATIC PHILOSOPHY
The Heart of Bollywood
Emotion. Love. Beauty. Music. Human connection. The stories that make us laugh, cry, dream, and remember.
The Excellence of Hollywood
World-class visual storytelling. Immersive cinematography. Epic scale. International production standards.
Meditation. Mindfulness. Compassion. Self-discovery. Inner freedom. Ancient wisdom for modern lives. Together, they form the creative foundation of Sathori Films.
The Wisdom of the East
FOUNDER
Venerable Ananda
Founder, Chairperson & Producer
Venerable Panadure Ananda Thero is a Sri Lankan meditation master, author, and spiritual teacher, widely known for his short and accessible approach to profound spiritual truths. He is the Chief Meditation Master of YMBA Colombo and has inspired many through teachings on mindfulness, emotional healing, self-understanding, and liberation from suffering.
As the author of Forbidden Love of a Buddhist Monk, The Liberation Manual, Mirage of Desires, and Reality of Existence, he explores timeless themes such as the Buddhist concept of Anatta (non-self) and the path to inner freedom.
His vision is to create a new genre of cinema that entertains, inspires, and awakens audiences while offering a deeper understanding of themselves, the nature of existence, and the human experience.
A NEW GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL CINEMA
We are living in an age of unprecedented technology, yet millions continue to struggle with loneliness, anxiety, stress, emotional pain, and a lack of meaning.
Cinema possesses the power not only to entertain but also to heal, inspire, and transform.
Sathori Films was founded with a simple belief:
A great film can change the way people see life.
UPCOMING RELEASE
Forbidden Love of a Buddhist Monk
FEATURE FILM
Based on the internationally published novel by Venerable Ananda.
A Buddhist monk begins experiencing vivid memories from a forgotten past life in ancient India.
As hidden memories emerge, he finds himself drawn into a world of royal palaces, forbidden affection, destiny, sacrifice, spiritual struggle, and profound transformation.
Spanning two lifetimes and two worlds, the story explores one of humanity’s deepest questions:
Can true freedom be found without first understanding the nature of love, attachment, and suffering?
A unique cinematic experience blending romance, spirituality, meditation, historical grandeur, and emotional depth.