Why We Race
Directed by Adith Krishna
India · 2026 · 13 min 40 sec · Documentary
Submitted to RTV International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
Through the lives of four motocross riders from Kerala, Why We Race explores the passion, risks, struggles and sacrifices behind a sport that remains widely misunderstood. From the thrill of the track to the challenges of limited infrastructure and support, the documentary offers an intimate look at the people who dedicate themselves to motocross and asks one simple question: What keeps them coming back to race?
Director(s)
Adith Krishna K.G. is an independent filmmaker, photographer and visual storyteller from Kottayam, Kerala, India. With a background in visual media and a postgraduate degree in Cinema and Television from Sacred Heart College, Thevara, his work spans cinematography, photography, editing and colour grading. Driven by an interest in motorsports, travel and human stories, Adith explores subjects through an observational and visually driven approach to filmmaking. He directed Why We Race (2026), a Malayalam short documentary exploring the lives and struggles of motocross riders in Kerala. The film was selected for the Malayalam Non-Competition Short Documentary section of the 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK).
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