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30 Minutes(2016)

3.9/10
Hindi111 mins

30 Minutes is a 2016 Hindi psychological thriller film directed by Yesudas Bc and Yesudas. It stars Hiten Paintal, Hrishitaa Bhatt, and Shiva Kumar in lead roles. The story follows Shashank, a man whose childhood was marked by brutal beatings from his father for being late. As an adult, Shashank struggles with severe psychological trauma that affects his relationships and daily life. The film explores the value of time and the lasting impact of parental violence. It was produced by Spectral India Media Management Pvt Ltd and released on December 9, 2016 in India. The music and trailer were launched by actor Akshay Kumar.

Director:Yesudas BC
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
ShemarooMe, Airtel Xstream Play
Theatrical Release
9 December 2016
Director
Yesudas BC
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 51m
Rating
3.9/10

Storyline

A man named Shashank cannot escape his past. His father beat him for every minute he was late. Now, as an adult, these memories destroy his peace and his love. He must face his father's ghost or lose everything. The clock is ticking.

Every minute matters. Every scar stays.

Film Details

3.9Rating
111Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date9 December 2016

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalfamilyidentitycorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 15 days, mirroring its high-pressure title.
  • Director Yesudas also wrote the screenplay and handled the film's editing.
  • It was primarily shot on location in Kerala, not a typical hub for Hindi thrillers.
  • The film's promotional material highlighted its single-setting, real-time narrative structure.
  • It had a very limited theatrical release and is more widely known through digital platforms.
  • The actor playing the adult protagonist, Abhinav Verma, had previously worked in Telugu television.
  • The film uses repeated visual motifs of clocks and watches to build psychological tension.

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