‘Little Thomas’: How Kaushal Oza found the right tone while telling a wondrous story of a kid
Director Kaushal Oza discusses his debut feature film 'Little Thomas', which explores the perspective of a seven-year-old boy. The film aims to bring a sense of innocence and wonder back to Hindi cinema, moving away from typical action-heavy narratives.
Why it matters
It reflects a shift in Indian independent cinema toward smaller, character-driven stories that prioritize emotional resonance over spectacle.
‘Little Thomas’: How Kaushal Oza found the right tone while telling a wondrous story of a kid center Kaushal Oza and a still from ‘Little Thomas’ Special Arrangement Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/entertainment/movies/auibst/article71602212.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Kaushal%20Oza%20and%20a%20still%20from%20%E2%80%98Little%20Thomas%E2%80%99 Kaushal Oza and a still from ‘Little Thomas’ Director Kaushal Oza talks about his feature debut ‘Little Thomas’, why he found it difficult to get the tone right, the difficulties in pitching newer ideas to producers and more. Amid the spectacle of action and romance, innocence has withered away from Hindi cinema screens in recent years. Consumed by an overarching tendency to tell larger-than-life stories, the smaller ways haven’t quite found expression. That changes this coming Friday (October 23, 2026) with Little Thomas, where the perspective shifts to a wondrous seven-year-old boy who desperately wants a younger brother joining him in his adventures.
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