Rupa Mahadevan‘s debut psychological thriller Nine Dolls is set in a remote manor in Oban, Scotland. Leela, a relative outsider in the group, insists on bringing her dolls (Golu Bommai) to the festivities, hoping to honor her Indian rituals in an unfamiliar space. The traditional Navaratri Golu features a vibrant display of Golu Bommai—dolls and figurines representing gods, saints, and scenes from daily life—arranged on a series of tiered steps called padi, creating a colorful storytelling display. Nine nights-10 daysIn an exclusive interview with India Currents, Rupa Mahadevan explained the inspiration for the story. To her, Navaratri is a cherished childhood memory where she would compete with her sister every year to set up the most elaborate Golu display.