‘The Cycle of Love’ is a documentary that covers the life of PK Mahanandia, who met a Swedish tourist, Lotta, while working on the streets of Delhi in 1975. His dedication to his love leads him to cycle 6,000 miles to Sweden to meet her. The first trailer for the documentary has officially been released.
‘The Cycle Of Love’ Trailer Released
The film documents Mahanandia’s journey as he moves to Delhi and starts drawing portraits on the streets to earn money. directed by Orlando von Einsiedelthe film includes a fictional depiction of what happened almost 50 years ago, along with excerpts from interviews with PK Mahanandia himself, who continues to live with his wife, Lotta Von Schedvin.The trailer opens with a boy saying, “A prophecy said that my future wife would come from a faraway land.” The trailer then gives a glimpse of Mahanandia’s days as a young, struggling artist in Delhi, with him narrating how he started drawing portraits of people to earn money in 1975. He meets Lotta this way, and although they share a close bond, she has yet to leave for Sweden. With the will to find her, he travels 6,000 miles in his cycle.Actors Chirag Benedict Lobo and Mina Dale play their younger versions in the documentary.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas posts about ‘The Cycle Of Love’ trailer
Priyanka Chopra, who is supporting the project, also shared the video on her Instagram account and wrote about how she was touched by the story. His post further read, “When I first heard the story of @pkmahanandia’s extraordinary journey of cycling across continents for love, I was immediately blown away. It’s one of those rare, almost unbelievable true stories that stays with you long after you hear it.”He further shared details about the film, adding, “it is both a grand adventure and a deeply human story about resilience, hope and the courage to follow your heart. I am delighted to share our OFFICIAL TRAILER with you.”He concluded the post by writing, “At a time when stories rooted in truth and optimism feel especially meaningful, this film offers an invitation to escape, connect, and rediscover the joy of falling in love with cinema… and loving yourself. #CelebrateLove #TheCycleOfLove.”
When and where to watch ‘The Cycle Of Love’?
The film opens on August 28 in New York City at the Angelika Film Center. The UK release is set for September 18, with more international dates to be announced in the coming days.