
30 Minutes(2016)
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.
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.”
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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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