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Qouluf, the Ensorcelled is a 2024 Indian Kashmiri-language drama film directed by Ali Emran and produced by Mrs. Yaqout Mushtaq under the banner Hot Ice. Released on 4 October 2024, the film was distributed by Seven 2 Creations. It was the first color Kashmiri-language feature to premiere at a cinema hall in Kashmir in over six decades.
“Qouluf” follows Razzak Reshi, a humble caretaker of an abandoned church in Kashmir. After a mysterious encounter with a child, he embarks on a spiritual journey guided by the mystical Rishi-Sufi traditions of Sheikh Nur al-Din Wali and Lal Ded. Confronting personal grief, moral dilemmas, and material temptations, Razzak seeks enlightenment and inner peace, embodying the essence of Kashmiriyat.
Produced by Hot Ice, the film was shot entirely in Kashmir, with a focus on authentic spiritual and cultural motifs. The cinematography and ambient soundtrack reflect a convergence of folk tradition and meditative themes, rooted deeply in regional identity.
The film unfolds as a spiritual odyssey, emphasizing themes of loss, redemption, and enlightenment. It integrates Rishi-Sufi philosophy and celebrates Kashmiriyat—the region's distinctive ethos of harmony and syncretism.
Qouluf, the Ensorcelled premiered on 4 October 2024 at INOX Cinema, Srinagar. The film was also covered in regional press for its unique philosophical approach and contribution to Kashmiri-language cinema. It was showcased at the Jehlum Jammu and Kashmir Film Carnival, organized by Seven 2 Creations. Critics praised its visual storytelling and cultural resonance, with reviews noting its “cinematic meditation on Kashmiriyat and spiritual awakening”.