:root {
  --accent: #e50914;           /* Netflix/ELC red */
  --accent-dark: #b81d24;      /* nav bar red */
  --ink: #f0f0f0;
  --ink-muted: #a0a0a0;
  --bg: #0a0a0a;
  --card-bg: #181818;
  --card-bg-2: #1f1f1f;
  --footer-bg: #050505;
  --border: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --maxw: 1320px;
  --font: 'Poppins', system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-te: 'Noto Sans Telugu', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

/* ── Global custom scrollbar (page + any scroll container) ── */
html {
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--accent) var(--bg);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; height: 4px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 2px solid var(--bg);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--accent-dark); }

/* ================================================================== */
/* ANIMATION KEYFRAMES                                                 */
/* ================================================================== */

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(32px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeInLeft {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-32px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeInRight {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(32px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes scaleIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.92); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}
@keyframes countUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes shimmer {
  0%   { background-position: -200% center; }
  100% { background-position:  200% center; }
}
@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0%   { transform: scale(1);   opacity: .6; }
  70%  { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0;  }
  100% { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0;  }
}
@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
@keyframes spin-slow {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes gradient-shift {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}
@keyframes slide-in-nav {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes hero-text-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px) skewY(2deg); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0)    skewY(0deg); }
}
@keyframes decor-drift {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0)   rotate(0deg);   }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-12px) rotate(-2deg); }
}
@keyframes card-glow {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(229,9,20,0); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 24px 4px rgba(229,9,20,.18); }
}
@keyframes bar-grow {
  from { width: 0; }
  to   { width: var(--bar-w, 100%); }
}

/* ================================================================== */
/* SCROLL-REVEAL (JS adds .is-visible once in viewport)               */
/* ================================================================== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity .55s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), transform .55s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-32px);
  transition: opacity .55s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), transform .55s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.reveal-left.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(32px);
  transition: opacity .55s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), transform .55s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.reveal-right.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(.94);
  transition: opacity .5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), transform .5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.reveal-scale.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }

/* Stagger children */
.stagger > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity .45s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), transform .45s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(1)  { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); transition-delay: .05s; }
.stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(2)  { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); transition-delay: .12s; }
.stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(3)  { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); transition-delay: .19s; }
.stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(4)  { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); transition-delay: .26s; }
.stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(5)  { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); transition-delay: .33s; }
.stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(6)  { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); transition-delay: .40s; }
.stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(n+7){ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); transition-delay: .47s; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* Header / Nav                                                        */
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: var(--accent-dark);
  transition: box-shadow .3s ease, backdrop-filter .3s ease;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  background: rgba(184,29,36,.92);
}
.header-inner {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}

/* Brand lockup */
.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand-mark {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
}
.brand:hover .brand-mark {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  transform: rotate(-4deg) scale(1.08);
}
.brand-cup {
  font-family: var(--font-te);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: block;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(229,9,20,.55);
}
.brand-te-glyph {
  font-family: var(--font-te);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #fff;
  display: block;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(229,9,20,.55);
}
.brand-name {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  color: #fff;
}
.brand-tag {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 11px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
}
.brand-divider {
  width: 1px; height: 34px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
}
/* light variants for footer */
.brand--light .brand-name { color: #fff; }
.brand--light .brand-tag { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.brand--light .brand-divider { background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
.brand-mark--light { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.brand-mark--light .brand-te-glyph { color: #e50914; }

/* Nav links */
.main-nav ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.main-nav a {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  transition: color .2s ease;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 3px;
}
.main-nav a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width .25s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.main-nav a:hover { color: #fff; }
.main-nav a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.main-nav a.is-active {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.main-nav a.is-active::after { width: 100%; }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  width: 26px; height: 3px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* Sections                                                            */
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.section { padding: 52px 0; }
.section-title {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  color: #fff;
}
.section-sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin: 0 0 28px;
}
.section-head-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.section-head-row .section-title { margin: 0; }
.view-more {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.view-more:hover { opacity: .8; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* Hero carousel                                                       */
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.hero { padding-top: 36px; }
.carousel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform .65s cubic-bezier(.77,0,.18,1);
}
.hero-slide {
  min-width: 100%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background-color: var(--slide-bg, #1a1a1a);
  background-image: var(--slide-img, none);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Dark gradient overlay so text stays readable over background images */
.hero-slide::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.38) 55%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.10) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-slide-inner {
  height: 520px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 72px;
  max-width: 780px;
}
/* Animate hero text in when slide becomes active */
.hero-slide.is-active .hero-eyebrow {
  animation: hero-text-in .5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) both;
  animation-delay: .05s;
}
.hero-slide.is-active .hero-telugu,
.hero-slide.is-active .hero-telugu-ee {
  animation: hero-text-in .55s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) both;
  animation-delay: .12s;
}
.hero-slide.is-active .hero-roman {
  animation: hero-text-in .55s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) both;
  animation-delay: .18s;
}
.hero-slide.is-active .hero-subtitle {
  animation: hero-text-in .5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) both;
  animation-delay: .26s;
}
.hero-slide.is-active .hero-actions {
  animation: hero-text-in .5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) both;
  animation-delay: .34s;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: .8;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}
.hero-telugu {
  font-family: var(--font-te);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(42px, 7vw, 100px);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}
/* New: ఈ (big) inline with English roman on the same row */
.hero-slide-inner .hero-telugu-ee-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.15em;
  margin-bottom: -4px;
}
.hero-telugu-ee {
  font-family: var(--font-te);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(42px, 7vw, 100px);
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline;
}
.hero-roman {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 4vw, 56px);
  margin-top: -4px;
  opacity: .85;
  display: inline;
}
.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.3vw, 17px);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 16px 0 28px;
  max-width: 500px;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; }
.hero-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 14px 36px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: .03em;
  transition: opacity .2s ease, transform .2s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.hero-cta:hover {
  opacity: .92;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}

/* Decorative oversized bg glyph */
.hero-slide-decor {
  position: absolute;
  right: -40px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: decor-drift 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.decor-te {
  font-family: var(--font-te);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(200px, 28vw, 420px);
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: .06;
  display: block;
  user-select: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Dots */
.carousel-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 72px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 10;
}
.carousel-dots .dot {
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: background .3s, transform .3s, width .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  width: 10px;
}
.carousel-dots .dot.is-active {
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  width: 30px;
}

/* Prev / Next nav arrows */
.carousel-nav {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 18px;
  right: 72px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 10;
}
.carousel-prev,
.carousel-next {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background .2s, border-color .2s, transform .2s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.carousel-prev:hover,
.carousel-next:hover {
  background: rgba(229,9,20,.8);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* Ee Craft Chusava (stalls) — infinite marquee carousel              */
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.stalls-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* extra vertical room so the hover scale/lift on .stall-logo doesn't clip */
  padding-top: 24px;
  margin-top: -24px;
  /* fade edges */
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
}
.stalls-scroll {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  /* Infinite scroll: JS duplicates the items; CSS animates */
  animation: marquee-scroll 28s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--accent) transparent;
}
.stalls-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 4px; }
.stalls-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
.stalls-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--accent); border-radius: 4px; }
.stalls-scroll.is-paused,
.stalls-carousel-wrapper:hover .stalls-scroll {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
@keyframes marquee-scroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.stall {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 190px;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.stall-logo {
  width: 170px; height: 170px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--stall-bg, #1f1f1f);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .35s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.stall-logo::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.stall:hover .stall-logo {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.stall:hover .stall-logo::before {
  border-color: currentColor;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}
.stall-logo img { width: 70%; height: auto; }

/* Craft icon display */
.stall-craft-icon {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.stall:hover .stall-craft-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.stall-icon-emoji {
  font-size: 36px;
  line-height: 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.4));
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.stall:hover .stall-icon-emoji {
  transform: scale(1.2) rotate(-5deg);
}
.stall-icon-te {
  font-family: var(--font-te);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 10px;
  opacity: .9;
}
.stall-icon-en {
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 10px;
  opacity: .9;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.stall-name {
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 14px; color: #fff;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.stall:hover .stall-name { color: var(--accent); }
.stall-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 36px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 14px;
  border: 1px solid currentColor;
  transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, transform .2s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.stall-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* Video card scrollers                                                */
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.cards-scroll {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--accent) transparent;
}
.cards-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 4px; }
.cards-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
.cards-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--accent); border-radius: 4px; }

.video-card {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 370px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.video-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.7) 0%, transparent 55%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s ease;
}
.video-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04) translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
}
.video-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.video-card img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.video-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }

.play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px; left: 16px;
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(229,9,20,.9);
  display: flex;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), background .2s ease;
}
.play-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  opacity: .5;
  animation: pulse-ring 2s ease-out infinite;
}
.play-btn::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 54%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 10px 0 10px 17px;
  border-color: transparent transparent transparent #fff;
}
.video-card:hover .play-btn,
.best-short-card:hover .play-btn {
  transform: scale(1.18);
  background: var(--accent);
}
.play-btn--lg {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  bottom: 22px; left: 22px;
}
.play-btn--lg::after {
  border-width: 14px 0 14px 22px;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* Best Short Films section                                            */
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.best-shorts-grid {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--accent) transparent;
}
.best-shorts-grid::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 4px; }
.best-shorts-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
.best-shorts-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--accent); border-radius: 4px; }
.best-short-card {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 370px;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.best-short-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04) translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
}
.best-short-card img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.best-short-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.best-short-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px; left: 14px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform .2s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.best-short-card:hover .best-short-badge { transform: scale(1.08); }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* Articles (Ee Article Tanagava)                                      */
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.articles-scroll {
  display: flex;
  gap: 22px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--accent) transparent;
}
.articles-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 4px; }
.articles-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
.articles-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--accent); border-radius: 4px; }
.article-card {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 340px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.article-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
.article-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.article-thumb img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.article-card:hover .article-thumb img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.article-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: color .2s;
}
.article-card:hover .article-title { color: var(--accent); }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* Telugu label band (section intro)                                   */
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.telugu-label-band {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.telugu-label-te {
  font-family: var(--font-te);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
}
.telugu-label-en {
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.5vw, 20px);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* Verticals / Join bands                                              */
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.join-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a0000 0%, #2a0505 35%, #1a0000 70%, #380808 100%);
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  animation: gradient-shift 8s ease infinite;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 72px 64px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(229,9,20,.2);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.join-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 120%, rgba(229,9,20,.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.join-title {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.btn-join {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 18px 52px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 17px;
  transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow .25s ease, opacity .15s;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(229,9,20,.4);
}
.btn-join:hover {
  opacity: .92;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(229,9,20,.55);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* Stats                                                               */
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}
.stat-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: border-color .3s ease, transform .3s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.stat-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.stat-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.stat-number {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.5vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.stat-card:hover .stat-number { transform: scale(1.05); }
.stat-label {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* Our Story page                                                      */
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.story-hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
.story-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 64px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0;
}
.story-hero-media {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}
.story-hero-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* Red ఈ label + mission line inside story hero */
.story-hero-ee-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 6px;
  margin: 18px 0 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.story-ee-glyph {
  font-family: var(--font-te);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1;
}
.story-ee-rest {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.8vw, 22px);
  letter-spacing: .01em;
}
.story-hero-mission {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.4vw, 18px);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.story-hero-mission strong {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.story-intro {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}
.story-intro-copy p {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.4vw, 20px);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.brand--xl .brand-name { font-size: 22px; }
.brand--xl .brand-tag { font-size: 15px; }

.vm-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}
.vm-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 52px 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: border-color .3s ease, transform .3s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.vm-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.vm-title {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.vm-text {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.3vw, 19px);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.journey-title { margin-bottom: 52px; }
.journey { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 56px; }
.journey-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
.journey-row:nth-child(even) { direction: rtl; }
.journey-row:nth-child(even) > * { direction: ltr; }
.journey-step-title {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 32px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.journey-step-text {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.3vw, 18px);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.journey-media {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}
.journey-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.solutions-head { margin-bottom: 44px; }
.solutions-title {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 40px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.solutions-text {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.3vw, 18px);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 780px;
}
.solutions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.solution-card {
  background: var(--sc-bg, #1a1a1a);
  color: var(--sc-fg, #fff);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 44px 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.solution-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}
.solution-logo { height: 60px; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.solution-logo img { max-height: 100%; width: auto; }
.solution-tagline { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0; flex: 1; }
.solution-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  width: fit-content;
  transition: background .15s;
}
.solution-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.22); }

.leaders { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.leaders-photo {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--card-bg);
}
.leaders-photo img { width: 100%; }
.leader-tag {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.leader-tag strong { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; }
.leader-tag em { font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; color: var(--ink-muted); }
.leader-tag--1 { bottom: 28px; left: 28px; }
.leader-tag--2 { bottom: 28px; right: 28px; }

.collab-band {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 72px 64px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: border-color .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.collab-band:hover {
  border-color: rgba(229,9,20,.25);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(229,9,20,.07);
}
.collab-title {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 46px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
}
.btn-collab {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 18px 52px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 17px;
  transition: opacity .15s ease;
}
.btn-collab:hover { opacity: .85; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* Opportunities page                                                  */
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.opps-hero {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 0 60px;
}
.opps-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 72px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.opps-hero-text {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 22px);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 44px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.btn-apply {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 20px 64px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: opacity .15s ease;
}
.btn-apply:hover { opacity: .85; }

.opps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.opp-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: border-color .3s ease, transform .3s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.opp-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 3px;
  height: 0;
  background: var(--accent);
  transition: height .4s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  border-radius: 0 0 2px 0;
}
.opp-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(229,9,20,.4);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.opp-card:hover::before { height: 100%; }
.opp-role {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
}
.opp-type {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
}
.opp-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.opp-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  width: fit-content;
  transition: opacity .15s;
}
.opp-btn:hover { opacity: .85; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* Technicians page                                                    */
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.tech-hero {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 72px 0 48px;
}
.tech-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 68px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.tech-hero-text {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.5vw, 20px);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── Feature callout below hero text ── */
.tech-feature-callout {
  margin: 20px auto 0;
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.2vw, 16px);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  border: 1.5px solid #25d366;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  max-width: fit-content;
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.12);
}
.tech-feature-wa {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  color: #25d366;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color .2s ease, opacity .2s ease;
}
.tech-feature-wa:hover {
  border-color: #25d366;
  opacity: .85;
}
.tech-feature-wa .wa-icon {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tech-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.tech-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: border-color .3s ease, transform .3s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.tech-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.tech-photo {
  aspect-ratio: 5/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--card-bg-2);
}
.tech-photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.tech-card:hover .tech-photo img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.tech-info { padding: 14px 16px 18px; }
.tech-name {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 3px;
}
.tech-role {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.tech-filmography-title {
  font-size: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 7px;
}
.tech-filmography {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.tech-filmography li {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.tech-filmography li:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.tech-filmography .film-name { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }
.film-watch-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  margin-left: 10px;
  transition: transform .2s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), background .2s ease;
}
.film-watch-btn svg {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  fill: currentColor;
  margin-left: 1px;
}
.film-watch-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.18);
  background: #ff1a25;
}
.film-watch-btn--disabled {
  background: var(--border);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: .55;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* Scripts page                                                        */
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.scripts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}
.script-card {
  display: block;
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.script-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
.script-photo {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.script-photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.script-card:hover .script-photo img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.script-photo-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 34px;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.script-info { padding: 0; }
.script-name {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.script-download-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm, 8px);
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.script-download-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.scripts-disclaimer {
  margin: 32px 0 0;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  text-align: center;
}
.scripts-disclaimer strong { color: var(--ink); }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* Read page                                                           */
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.read-hero, .watch-hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
.read-hero-title, .watch-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 60px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.read-hero-text, .watch-hero-text {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.4vw, 20px);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.read-hero-collage, .watch-hero-collage {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.collage-top { display: flex; gap: 14px; }
.collage-cell {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  flex: 1;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}
.collage-cell img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.collage-bottom .collage-cell { aspect-ratio: 16/7; }

.read-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}
.read-card { display: block; transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1); }
.read-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
.read-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.read-thumb img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.read-card:hover .read-thumb img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.read-card-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.read-card:hover .read-card-title { color: var(--accent); }

/* Pagination */
.pagination {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 52px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.page-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background .15s;
}
.page-link.is-active, .page-link:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.page-ellipsis { color: var(--ink-muted); }
.page-next {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background .15s;
}
.page-next:hover { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border-color: var(--accent); }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* Watch page                                                          */
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.reels-scroll {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--accent) transparent;
}
.reels-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 4px; }
.reels-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
.reels-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--accent); border-radius: 4px; }
.reel-card {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 200px;
  aspect-ratio: 9/16;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.reel-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06) translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.reel-card img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.reel-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* Feature Films                                                       */
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.films-hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
.films-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.5vw, 50px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.films-hero-text {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.3vw, 18px);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}
.films-hero-logos { display: flex; gap: 28px; align-items: center; }
.films-hero-logo { height: 60px; }
.films-hero-logo img { max-height: 100%; width: auto; }

.films-list-section { padding-top: 24px; }
.film-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 460px 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
  padding-bottom: 64px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.film-row:last-child { border-bottom: 0; margin-bottom: 0; }
.film-poster {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  display: block;
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.film-poster:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.film-poster img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.film-poster:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.film-poster:hover .play-btn { transform: scale(1.15); }
.film-title {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.5vw, 34px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.film-desc {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.3vw, 18px);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
}
.film-links { display: flex; gap: 16px; }
.film-link {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--card-bg-2);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: border-color .2s, color .2s, transform .2s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .2s;
}
.film-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}

.script-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a0000, #2a0505);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 64px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(229,9,20,.2);
}
.script-title {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
}
.btn-script {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 18px 52px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: opacity .15s;
}
.btn-script:hover { opacity: .85; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* Contact page                                                        */
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.contact-hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
.contact-hero-media {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
}
.contact-hero-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.contact-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.5vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
}
.contact-hero-address {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.5vw, 22px);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 36px;
}
.contact-directions {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.contact-directions:hover { opacity: .8; }

.contact-rows-section { padding-top: 24px; }
.contact-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 40px 52px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: border-color .3s ease, transform .3s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.contact-row:hover {
  border-color: rgba(229,9,20,.3);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: -4px 0 0 0 var(--accent), 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.contact-row:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.contact-row-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 80px;
}
.contact-row-logo img { max-height: 100%; max-width: 180px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; }
.contact-row-label {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 1.8vw, 26px);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.contact-row-actions { display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 150px;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: opacity .15s;
}
.contact-pill:hover { opacity: .85; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* Footer                                                              */
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--footer-bg);
  padding-top: 64px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.footer-inner {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px 52px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}
.footer-cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
}
.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.footer-col a {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  transition: color .15s;
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: #fff; }

.footer-bottom {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 28px 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}
.socials { display: flex; gap: 18px; }
.social {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  transition: background .2s, border-color .2s, color .2s, transform .25s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.social svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; display: block; }
.social:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.1);
}
.social--yt:hover  { background: #ff0000; border-color: #ff0000; }
.social--ig:hover  { background: #e1306c; border-color: #e1306c; }
.social--fb:hover  { background: #1877f2; border-color: #1877f2; }
.social--tw:hover  { background: #000;    border-color: #555; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* Placeholder                                                         */
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.placeholder {
  min-height: 60vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.placeholder h1 { font-size: 40px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin: 0; }
.placeholder p { color: var(--ink-muted); font-size: 18px; margin: 0; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* Responsive                                                          */
/* ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .story-hero,
  .films-hero,
  .read-hero, .watch-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .story-intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .journey-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .journey-row:nth-child(even) { direction: ltr; }
  .vm-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .contact-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 22px; padding: 32px 28px; }
  .film-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .script-band { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; padding: 44px 36px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container { padding: 0 20px; }
  .main-nav { display: none; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--accent-dark); padding: 20px; }
  .main-nav.is-open { display: block; }
  .main-nav ul { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .header-inner { padding: 14px 20px; }
  .join-band, .collab-band { padding: 48px 28px; }
  .read-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .tech-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .scripts-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .opps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-row-actions { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; gap: 12px; }
  .contact-pill { width: 100%; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .footer-cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hero-slide-inner { padding: 0 28px; }
  .carousel-dots { left: 28px; }
  .carousel-nav { right: 28px; }
  .hero-slide-decor { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .read-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .scripts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Taller slide + push text/CTA toward the lower portion so the
     image subject (person) gets room up top instead of being crowded. */
  .hero-slide-inner {
    height: 460px;
    padding: 0 20px 64px;
    justify-content: flex-end;   /* anchor content to the bottom */
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-subtitle { display: none; }

  /* Reposition the background so the person sits framed on the right,
     not awkwardly center-cropped. */
  .hero-slide {
    background-position: 72% center;
  }

  /* Stronger vertical gradient so bottom-anchored text stays readable */
  .hero-slide::after {
    background: linear-gradient(
      to top,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.82) 0%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 42%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 75%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 100%
    );
  }

  /* Tighten type so the lowered block doesn't overflow */
  .hero-eyebrow { margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .hero-actions { margin-top: 8px; }

  /* Move the dots + arrows down with the content */
  .carousel-dots { bottom: 18px; left: 20px; }
  .carousel-nav  { bottom: 14px; right: 20px; }
}
/* ================================================================== */
/* ADDITIONAL INTERACTION ENHANCEMENTS                                 */
/* ================================================================== */

/* Journey media image zoom */
.journey-media {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  transition: box-shadow .35s ease;
}
.journey-media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.journey-row:hover .journey-media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.journey-row:hover .journey-media { box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }

/* Collage cells — subtle zoom on page hero */
.collage-cell {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  flex: 1;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}
.collage-cell img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.collage-cell:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }

/* Text-box mode — replaces an image with a flat colour + custom label */
.collage-cell-text {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2.1vw, 28px);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}

/* Collab / script band buttons */
.btn-collab,
.btn-script {
  transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow .25s ease, opacity .15s;
}
.btn-collab:hover,
.btn-script:hover {
  opacity: .9;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(229,9,20,.4);
}

/* Apply button bounce */
.btn-apply {
  transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow .25s ease, opacity .15s;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(229,9,20,.35);
}
.btn-apply:hover {
  opacity: .9;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(229,9,20,.5);
}

/* Footer links */
.footer-col a {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  transition: color .2s, transform .2s;
  display: inline-block;
}
.footer-col a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Contact pills */
.contact-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 150px;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow .25s ease, opacity .15s;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(229,9,20,.3);
}
.contact-pill:hover {
  opacity: .9;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(229,9,20,.45);
}

/* Pagination links */
.page-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background .2s, color .2s, transform .2s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), border-color .2s;
}
.page-link.is-active, .page-link:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}



/* Stacked label: ఈ in red on its own line, English continuation in white below */
.telugu-label-inline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.telugu-label-inline .ee-glyph {
  font-family: var(--font-te);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}
.telugu-label-inline .ee-rest {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 28px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  display: block;
}


.telugu-label-te {
  font-family: var(--font-te);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-block;
}
.telugu-label-en {
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.5vw, 20px);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Section title shimmer on hover */
.section-title {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* View more arrow pop */
.view-more {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform .2s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), opacity .2s;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.view-more:hover { opacity: .85; transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Mobile nav slide */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .main-nav {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--accent-dark);
    padding: 20px;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), opacity .3s ease;
  }
  .main-nav.is-open {
    display: block;
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  /* Pause marquee on mobile too */
  .stalls-scroll { animation-duration: 20s; }
}

/* Reduce motion for accessibility */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: .001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .001ms !important;
  }
  .stalls-scroll { animation: none; overflow-x: auto; width: auto; }
}
/* ================================================================== */
/* EE TOPIC CHUSAVA — Topic filter pills                              */
/* ================================================================== */
.topic-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.topic-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition:
    background 0.22s ease,
    border-color 0.22s ease,
    color 0.22s ease,
    transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
    box-shadow 0.22s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.topic-pill:hover,
.topic-pill.is-active {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(229,9,20,.35);
}
.topic-pill-icon {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.topic-pill-label {
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Read page active-filter banner */
.topic-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  background: rgba(229,9,20,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229,9,20,.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.topic-filter-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.topic-filter-active {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.topic-filter-clear {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s;
}
.topic-filter-clear:hover { color: #fff; }

.topic-empty {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 0;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}
.topic-empty p { font-size: 17px; margin: 0 0 16px; }
.topic-empty a {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity .2s;
}
.topic-empty a:hover { opacity: .85; }

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .topic-pills { gap: 10px; }
  .topic-pill  { padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 13px; }
}

/* ================================================================== */
/* ARTICLE DETAIL READER — uploaded-image resolution helper           */
/* ================================================================== */
/* When read_articles reference uploaded images (not static/img),     */
/* the article_detail template already handles /uploads/ prefix.      */
/* read-card thumbnails may also reference uploaded images.           */

.read-card .read-thumb img[src=""],
.read-card .read-thumb img:not([src]) {
  display: none;
}

/* Ensure read cards using uploaded images render correctly */
.read-card[data-uploaded] .read-thumb img {
  object-fit: cover;
}
/* ── Footer "Developed by" credit ── */
.footer-credit {
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  opacity: 0.75;
  text-align: center;
}
.footer-credit a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}
.footer-credit a:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
}