Newton(2017)
Hindi106 mins
Newton (2017) is a 106-minute Hindi film directed by Amit V Masurkar. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Newton stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2017.
Director:Amit V Masurkar
Mood:
darkemotionalfunny
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 22 September 2017
- Director
- Amit V Masurkar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A government clerk is sent to run a voting station in a dangerous jungle area. He faces pressure from indifferent soldiers and the threat of local rebels, but he is determined to carry out a fair election.
“One man's quest for democracy in a dangerous jungle.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
106Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date22 September 2017
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalfunny
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentitysurvival
Tonesatirical
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was shot in the real jungles of Chhattisgarh, with the crew facing actual security threats from Maoist rebels.
- Director Amit Masurkar drew inspiration from a newspaper article about election officials in conflict zones.
- Rajkummar Rao prepared for his role by spending time with real government clerks to mimic their mannerisms.
- The movie was India's official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 90th Academy Awards.
- It was made on a modest budget of about ₹9 crore but earned over ₹22 crore at the box office.
- The character name 'Newton' is ironic, as it contrasts his idealistic quest for order with the chaotic setting.
- Pankaj Tripathi's character was loosely based on real-life security personnel deployed in such regions.