In the taut, 12-minute thriller CIGARETTE, a single, seemingly innocuous object becomes the catalyst for a harrowing chain of events that tests the boundaries of trust and survival. Directed and written by Ibad Daulatabadi, the film plunges viewers into a claustrophobic world where a group of acquaintances, including the volatile Arjun played by Arastu Singh and the calculating Vikram portrayed by Paras Chand Bhatia, find themselves trapped in a high-stakes game of deception. When a cigarette is discovered at a crime scene, it ignites simmering paranoia among the group, each member harboring their own secrets and motives. The central conflict revolves around the desperate need to uncover the truth before the situation spirals out of control, forcing alliances to shift and loyalties to crack under pressure. As tensions mount, the ensemble cast, featuring Aditya Sahu, Soham Zute, Adarsh Pathak, Laksh Patel, Ibad Daulatabadi, and Yash Raju Dagwal, delivers a gripping performance that heightens the film's intense atmosphere. With its sharp pacing and relentless suspense, CIGARETTE is a masterclass in minimalism, proving that the smallest details can hold the most devastating consequences.