Red Swastik(2007)
Red Swastik is a 2007 Indian Hindi psychological erotic thriller film directed by Vinod Pande. The film stars an ensemble cast led by newcomer Sherlyn Chopra as the femme fatale Neha. The story follows a police detective hunting a beautiful serial killer who seduces and murders men, leaving a red swastika mark on their bodies. The film explores themes of trauma, revenge, and deception. It was released on 8 June 2007 under the banner of Pande Productions. The movie received mixed reviews for its bold content and performances.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- Vinod Pande
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Rating
- 3.1/10
Storyline
A police detective hunts a mysterious woman who seduces men and murders them after sex. She leaves a red swastika mark on each victim. The detective must catch her before she kills again, but he does not know she is closer than he thinks.
“She cleansed with blood”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'The Red Swastika' but was shortened to avoid confusion with religious symbols.
- It was shot in just 28 days, a very tight schedule for a Hindi thriller at the time.
- The film's director, Vinod Pande, is better known for his acclaimed 1980s film 'Ek Baar Chale Aao'.
- Actress Shweta Tiwari, known for TV, was cast in a rare negative role as the lead.
- The movie's release was delayed by over a year due to issues with the censor board.
- The plot was loosely inspired by real-life serial killer cases from the 1990s.
- It was one of the few Hindi films of that era to use a swastika as a central plot device.