‘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 their love drove him to ride his cycle 6000 miles to Sweden to meet her. The first trailer for the documentary film has been officially released.
‘The Cycle of Love’ trailer released
The film documents Mahanandia’s journey as he moves to Delhi and starts sketching street pictures to earn money. Directed by: Orlando von Einsiedelthe film includes a fictionalized representation of what happened almost 50 years ago, with interview excerpts from PK Mahanandia himself, who continues to live with his wife, Lotta Von Schedvin.The trailer begins with a child saying, “A prophecy says that my future wife will come from a distant land.” The trailer then shows glimpses of Mahanandia’s days as a young and struggling artist in Delhi, with him recounting how he started sketching people’s portraits to earn money in 1975. He met Lotta that way, and while they had a close relationship, he still had to leave Sweden. Determined to find him, he walked 6,000 miles on his cycle.Actors Chirag Benedict Lobo and Mina Dale play their younger versions in the documentary film.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas posts about ‘The Cycle of Love’ trailer:
Priyanka Chopra, who is behind the project, also shared the video on her Instagram account and wrote about how the story touched her. His post further read, “When I first heard the story of @pkmahanandia’s incredible journey of riding a cycle across continents for love, I was instantly stunned.He further shared details about the film and added, “It is an inspiring adventure and a deeply human story about resilience, hope, and the courage to follow your heart. I am happy to share with you our OFFICIAL TRAILER.”He ended the post by writing, “At a time when stories rooted in truth and optimism feel more meaningful, this film offers an invitation to escape, connect, and rediscover the joy of loving cinema… and loving yourself. #CelebrateLove #TheCycleOfLove.”
When and where to watch ‘The Cycle of Love’?
The film is scheduled to be released 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.