25 Days of Gays: Cobalt Blue (2021)

Based on the novel of the same name, Cobalt Blue is a gay-themed film from India that follows rebellious siblings Anuja & Tanay (played by Neelay Mehendale). While living under the controlling roof of their parents, Tanay falls in love with the family's new tenant (played by Prateik Babbar), a free-spirited artist who provides an outlet for his growing feelings of homosexuality. Tanay comes of age in his new secret romance, but must deal with harsh realities when Anuja's secret relationship with the man comes to light. Neelay & Prateik showed partial rear nudity in the film, in addition to multiple shirtless scenes. Anant Joshi also appeared shirtless in his role as Anuja & Tanay's older brother. Neil Bhoopalam was shirtless for his role as Tanay's professor who develops his own feelings for Tanay, who takes advantage of that affection when he feels spurned by Prateik's character.