Kahina + Huli
In a remote mountain village, Kahina Veerkar, a spirited teenage girl, is sent to a prestigious boarding school for gifted students, an unexpected twist given her less-than-stellar academic record. As she grapples with her purpose there, she dives into photography and journalism, assigned to report on animal treatment.
Yearning to explore the world she’s been sheltered from, Kahina disobeys her parents and ventures into the lush forests below the village. There, she stumbles upon an enigmatic environmental camp, unknowingly thrusting herself into a dark web of intrigue. She discovers that the camp is involved in illegal activities, capturing tigers for nefarious purposes.
As Kahina forms an unexpected bond with a captivating tiger cub named Huli, she becomes determined to unveil the sinister truth. The cub’s golden stripes and shimmering white coat draw her closer, but the camp’s security forces threaten her secret investigations.
In a heart-pounding chase through the wilderness, Kahina’s newfound agility and speed astound her, leaving her to question her own abilities. Her shock deepens when she wakes up one morning to discover a tail protruding from her back.
Terrified and confused, Kahina tries to conceal her transformation at school, all the while feeling a magnetic pull toward the tiger camp. Witnessing the suffering of the captive tigers, she unleashes a torrent of emotion, realizing an inexplicable connection with Huli.
In a surreal encounter, Kahina discovers that she can communicate with Huli, and the liger cub can understand her in return. She is confronted with her mother’s mysterious past, learning that she herself is the offspring of a lion and blessed by the gods.
With newfound powers and a fierce determination, Kahina and Huli forge a remarkable partnership to rescue the tigers and unveil the truth behind the village’s isolation. Together, they take on poachers and scientists, gradually unraveling the secrets that bind Kahina to the big cats.
“Huli” is an exhilarating adventure of self-discovery, courage, and the extraordinary connection between a girl and her mystical liger companion. As Kahina embraces her destiny, she sets out to break the chains of isolation and protect the majestic creatures that have come to define her purpose.
