If you are looking for a higher-quality Hindi short film with a similar "look-alike" or "identity" theme from 2024, you might consider mainstream alternatives like the series (2024), which explores digital identity and deepfakes.

The "Niks" aesthetic is gritty to a fault. The uncut version includes a 3-minute static shot of the protagonist brushing his teeth. It is art-house slow, not mainstream quick.

Based on critical acclaim and the "look alike" style of high-tension, realistic storytelling, here are seven films that match that energy:

(starring Tisca Chopra) remains one of the most-watched Indian short films. It starts as a simple conversation between neighbors but quickly devolves into a dark tale of secrets and revenge.

Based on a Satyajit Ray story, it explores the relationship between a man and his humanoid robot (the "look-alike"). It is a "must-watch" for its subtext on human nature and societal change. 6. Mumbai Varanasi Express (2016) Genre: Drama / Philosophical Director: Aarti Bagdi Atmosphere: Reflective and poignant.