88 Antop Hill(2003)
88 Antop Hill is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language mystery thriller film directed by Kushan Nandy. The lead cast includes Atul Kulkarni, Rahul Dev, Suchitra Pillai, and Shweta Menon. The story follows Pratyush, a banker who becomes the prime suspect in a murder after a mysterious phone call leads him to an apartment. He must evade a determined police officer and uncover the real killer to clear his name. The film is noted for its taut narrative and suspenseful atmosphere. It received mixed reviews but has gained a cult following among thriller fans. The movie was released in India on June 27, 2003.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Plex, Ultra Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2003
- Director
- Kushan Nandy
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 59m 0
Storyline
A banker named Pratyush receives a strange phone call that sends him to an apartment at 88 Antop Hill. He finds a woman dead and is knocked unconscious. When he wakes up, the police arrest him for the murder. With no alibi and the evidence against him, he must escape and find the real killer before it is too late.
“One phone call changed everything.”
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Trivia
- The film was originally shot in English and later dubbed into Hindi, which is rare for an Indian production.
- Director Kushan Nandy made his feature debut with this film after working in television.
- The movie's title refers to a real hill and area in Mumbai, though the address itself is fictional.
- Actor Atul Kulkarni, known for intense roles, took on this fantasy mystery shortly after his National Award-winning performance in 'Chandni Bar'.
- The film's ensemble cast includes Malayalam actress Sweta Menon in one of her few Hindi film appearances.
- It was produced by Percept Picture Company, which was more active in advertising and later known for films like 'Phir Hera Pheri'.
- The plot's 'strangers brought together' concept drew comparisons to Hollywood thrillers like 'Identity', released the same year.