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Aiyaary(2018)

5.5/10
Hindi157 minsdirect-to-OTT

An Indian Army officer is compelled to chase down his protege when the latter turns rogue and threatens to disrupt the country’s government and army.

Director:Neeraj Pandey
Mood:
suspensefuldarkemotional

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Vi Movies and TV, Hotstar
OTT Release Date
16 February 2018
Theatrical Release
16 February 2018
Director
Neeraj Pandey
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 37m
Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

An Indian Army officer must track down his former student. The student has gone rogue and now plans to disrupt the country's government and military.

A mentor must hunt down his own protégé.

Film Details

5.5Rating
157Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date16 February 2018
Release Typedirect-to-OTT

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefuldarkemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentityfriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Aiyaary

Cast reunions in this film: Manoj Bajpai & Manoj Bajpayee (29 films together), Anupam Kher & Naseeruddin Shah (12 films together), Anupam Kher & Manoj Bajpai (5 films together), Anupam Kher & Neeraj Pandey (4 films together), Anupam Kher & Vikram Gokhale (3 films together), and Anupam Kher & Manoj Bajpayee (3 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Aiyaary' means a master of disguise in Hindi, reflecting the theme of deception.
  • It was originally scheduled for release in early 2017 but faced multiple delays due to production issues.
  • The movie was shot in real locations across Delhi, London, and Kashmir to add authenticity.
  • Director Neeraj Pandey cast actor Adil Hussain in a small role because he admired his previous work.
  • The film underperformed at the box office, earning less than half of its reported budget.
  • It features a cameo by veteran actor Anupam Kher, who has frequently worked with Neeraj Pandey.
  • Some scenes were inspired by real-life controversies involving defense deals in India.

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