7 Hours to Go(2016)
7 Hours to Go is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film written and directed by Saurabh Varma. The film stars Shiv Panditt as Arjun Ranawat, a grief-stricken man who takes seven people hostage in a Mumbai bank. Sandeepa Dhar plays his murdered fiancée Nandini Shukla, while Vipin Sharma portrays the lead police investigator IK Gujral. The story follows a single day in which Arjun gives the police seven hours to arrest the businessman who killed his fiancée. The film was produced by Krian Media and released on June 24, 2016. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its concept but criticized its execution and pacing.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 24 June 2016
- Director
- Saurabh Varma
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
After his fiancée is murdered and the police refuse to investigate the powerful man responsible, Arjun Ranawat takes seven strangers hostage in a Mumbai bank. He gives the police exactly seven hours to arrest the killer. If they fail, he will kill one hostage every hour.
“Seven hours. Seven lives. One chance.”
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled '7 Hours' before being renamed to '7 Hours to Go' for its release.
- Director Saurabh Varma also served as the film's writer and producer, making it a personal project.
- It was shot extensively in real Mumbai locations, including the City Civil and Sessions Court building.
- The movie features a cameo by actor Sandeep Sikand, known for his work in television and supporting film roles.
- Despite its thriller premise, the film had a limited theatrical release and gained more attention through digital platforms.
- The story unfolds in near real-time, matching the seven-hour deadline set in the plot.
- Shiv Pandit, who plays the lead, performed many of his own stunts during the action sequences.
