Fredrick(2016)
Fredrick is a 2016 Hindi psychological action thriller written and directed by Rajesh Butalia. The film stars an ensemble cast in a story about guilt, revenge, and human trafficking. The narrative shifts between a tragic event 19 years in the past and the present-day chaos caused by a mysterious trafficker named Fredrick. The film is notable for its dark tone and focus on psychological conflict rather than pure action. It was produced by Manish Kalaria with music by Sanjay Basu. Fredrick released in theaters on 27 May 2016 with a runtime of 126 minutes.
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- Theatrical Release
- 27 May 2016
- Director
- Rajesh Butalia
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Rating
- 5.2/10
Storyline
A man carrying guilt from a mistake 19 years ago must face a ruthless human trafficker named Fredrick. Fredrick knows the man's secret and uses it to destroy his life. The hero must stop the villain while confronting his own dark past.
“Your past will find you”
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Trivia
- The film was shot entirely in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, capturing its scenic hills and colonial-era buildings.
- Director Rajesh Butalia is better known for documentary films, making this a rare fiction feature in his career.
- Actor Manish Chaudhari, who plays Vikram, had to undergo physical training for the action sequences as he was not a regular action star.
- The movie's title 'Fredrick' refers to an anonymous trafficker, a name chosen to sound mysterious and foreign.
- It was released directly on home video and streaming platforms with a very limited theatrical run in India.
- The plot involves a psychological backstory linking childhood trauma to adult crime, a theme uncommon in mainstream Hindi thrillers then.
- Some scenes were filmed at the historic Charleville Hotel in Mussoorie, known for its haunted reputation.