India, Nov. 9 -- National Award-winning filmmaker Vinod Kapri says that getting Pyre to theatres was a struggle that nearly made him quit filmmaking. Despite winning awards at international film festivals, the film failed to find takers among streaming platforms and faced hurdles in securing a theatrical release. Now, with audiences responding warmly to the film, he hopes strong word of mouth will help it reach more screens. Set in Uttarakhand's Kumaon region, Pyre follows an elderly couple whose children have moved away in search of better opportunities, leaving them to face old age and loneliness together. The film stars 80-year-old Padam Singh Kapri, a retired Indian Army serviceman, and 70-year-old Heera Devi, both making their acting...