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Madaari(2016)

7.4/10
Hindi134 mins

Madaari (2016) is a 134-minute Hindi film directed by Nishikant Kamat. Starring Jimmy Shergill, Tushar Dalvi and Irrfan Khan. With an audience rating of 7.4/10, Madaari stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2016.

Mood:
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Zee5
Theatrical Release
22 July 2016
Director
Nishikant Kamat
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 14m
GudVibe Rating
7.4/10

Storyline

A grieving father kidnaps a government minister's son. He wants answers about his own son's death, which was caused by corrupt officials. The act forces a public confrontation over corruption and justice.

A father's revenge shakes a nation.

Film Details

7.4Rating
134Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date22 July 2016
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Madaari' means puppeteer, symbolizing how the common man controls the powerful.
  • Director Nishikant Kamat also played a small role as a police officer in the movie.
  • The film was partly inspired by real-life infrastructure collapses in India, like the 2013 Mumbai building collapse.
  • Irrfan Khan prepared for his role by observing the mannerisms of everyday commuters on local trains.
  • The child actor Vishesh Bansal, who played the kidnapped son, was selected from over 500 auditions.
  • Some scenes were shot in the crowded Dharavi area of Mumbai to add authenticity to the common man's setting.
  • The film's climax was filmed at a real dam location in Maharashtra, requiring special permissions.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Madaari

Frequently Asked Questions