Tamanchey(2014)
'Tamanchey' (transl. Guns) is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language romantic crime comedy film directed by Navneet Behal. The film stars Nikhil Dwivedi and Richa Chadha in lead roles. The story follows an escaped criminal who falls in love with a bold, foul-mouthed woman while fleeing from the law. Set against the gritty backdrop of small-town India, the narrative explores trust, betrayal, and survival. The film is noted for its raw portrayal of love in dangerous circumstances. It received mixed reviews from critics but was praised for Chadha's performance. 'Tamanchey' was released in theatres on 10 October 2014.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 October 2014
- Director
- Navneet Behal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
An escaped criminal named Munna meets a bold woman named Babli on a train. Together, they run from the police through small towns and dusty roads. Their journey is filled with danger, theft, and growing attraction. Trust is fragile, and the past keeps chasing them.
“Love is a loaded gun”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Tamanchey' is a slang word for a gun in Uttar Pradesh.
- Richa Chadha and Nikhil Dwivedi performed their own stunts in the action scenes.
- The movie was shot in real locations across Uttar Pradesh to capture a raw feel.
- Director Navneet Behal was a former assistant to Anurag Kashyap.
- The film's music was composed by the duo Sangeet-Siddharth Haldipur.
- It had a limited theatrical release and performed poorly at the box office.
- The script was partly inspired by real-life stories of small-time criminals.