Criminal Justice
Executive Producer · Drama
Filmmaker · Writer · Executive Producer
Mahesh
Menon.
Films. Series. Documentaries.
Mumbai-based filmmaker, writer and executive producer working across fiction, documentary and streaming productions in India and the UK.
A Letter for Tomorrow · Directed by Mahesh MenonIndia / 2026
01 / FILM
Director · Short film
A Letter
for Tomorrow
After coming out as gay and leaving her marriage, a woman returns to her childhood home to live with her mother and grandmother; as three generations confront the changing shape of love, identity, and what it means to belong.
Cast & collaborators
Gayathrie Shankar as Vidya · Maala Parvathy as Meera · Rajini Chandy as Shanta
Producer: Chaunce Philipose / Le Chaunce Films
Screenplay & dialogues: Aalisha Sheth
Cinematography: Nirali Naik
Editor: Sanjana Vasudevan
Sound design: Nitin R.
Music: Sanyanth Naroth
Casting & creative: Deepthi Karat
Series developed & launched.
02 / SELECTED SERIESAs an Executive Producer at Disney+ Hotstar and ZEE5, Mahesh guides live-action and animated series from development through delivery, collaborating with writers, directors and production houses. His experience also includes the launch of Hotstar Quix and projects delivered across international markets.
The Freelancer
Executive Producer · Thriller
Taaza Khabar
Executive Producer · Seasons 1 & 2
City of Dreams
Executive Producer · Political drama
Rudra — The Edge of Darkness
Executive Producer · Crime thriller
Aakhri Sach
Executive Producer · Crime drama
The Legend of Hanuman
Executive Producer · 3D animation
Baahubali: Crown of Blood
Executive Producer · 2D animation
The Great Indian Murder
Executive Producer · Crime thriller
Queeristan
Director · LGBTQIA+ rights in India
Ground Sentimeter
Director · Indian elections
Bakaiti · Season 2
Executive Producer · Family dramedy
Recognition & Reviews
A Letter for Tomorrow · Festivals, reviews & interview.
WORLD PREMIERE · OFFICIAL SELECTIONBFI Flare, London
2026
BAFTA-qualifying festival
QUEER QORNER COMPETITIONBengaluru International
Short Film Festival
Short Film Festival
2026
Oscar-qualifying festival
OFFICIAL SELECTIONMumba International
Film Festival
Film Festival
2026
Officially supported by NFDC & the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India
View of the Arts
“the camera work is intimate and thoughtful”
Maggie Gogler · 21 March 2026
Upcoming on Screen
“It showcases Mahesh Menon as a voice that we need to hear more from in the future.”
Scott Gilliland · 9 April 2026
To Be Seen,
Yet Unheard
Mahesh on family, identity, the emotional space of the home and the film’s visual language.
View of the Arts · 3 April 2026
The person behind the work.
03 / ABOUTMahesh’s approach to filmmaking combines authentic storytelling with an instinct for entertainment, creating films and series that resonate with a broad audience. His directorial debut, A Letter for Tomorrow, explores the changing relationships between three generations of women in a Mumbai home. He has also conceptualised and directed more than 100 digital films across entertainment, brands and live events.
Alongside directing and writing, he brings extensive experience in developing and executive producing original series at Disney+ Hotstar and ZEE5. His collaborations include creators Hansal Mehta, Robbie Grewal and Bhuvan Bam, and production houses Applause Entertainment and Friday Filmworks. Working closely with writers, directors and production houses, he engages with stories from early concepts and scripts through performances, visual storytelling, editing and music. His work spans live-action drama, comedy and animation, alongside helping launch Hotstar Quix.
MA in Media & Films · University of the Arts London