Pravas (Gujarati: à ªªà «Âà ª°à ªµà ª¾à ª¸) is a 2025 Indian Gujarati family drama film directed and written by Vipul Sharma and produced by Jay Pandya and Rakesh Shah. It stars Vishal Thakkar, Jay Pandya, Komal Panchal, Nishma Soni and others. It was released on 7 November 2025.
The film follows the emotional journey of a young boy from a remote village whose dreams of visiting the city are challenged by his family's financial circumstances. It has been screened at several international film festivals and has received multiple awards, including recognition as Best Children's film at the Dhaka International Film Festival, where the Badal Rahman Award was presented in the presence of Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi and Indian actress Sharmila Tagore.
Pravas tells the heartfelt story of Tino, a young boy from a humble village in Gujarat who dreams of visiting Ahmedabad after hearing enchanting tales about the city. When his school plans a trip there, Tino's excitement knows no bounds - until his family's financial struggles force him to stay behind. As his friends embark on the journey, Tino experiences his own emotional voyage, one that explores hope, longing, and the strength to find joy amidst hardship.
The film was shot at a remote village in Gujarat.
The film was released theatrically on 7 November 2025.