Shreelancer(2017)
Shreelancer is a 2017 Hindi drama film directed and written by Sandeep Mohan. It stars Arjun Radhakrishnan as Shree, a freelance copywriter in Bangalore. The film also features Falah Faisal, Chandan Singh Gill, and Karanveer Khullar in supporting roles. The story follows Shree as he struggles with self-doubt and a social media addiction. He works from cafes and feels the world does not respect freelancers. An invitation to a college friend's wedding sends him on a road trip that changes his perspective. The film is a low-budget independent production with a budget of ₹35 lakh. It received positive reviews for its honest portrayal of freelancer life. The music was composed by Vivek Philip. Shreelancer was released on August 18, 2017, and is available on Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI movies and tv, ShemarooMe
- Theatrical Release
- 18 August 2017
- Director
- Sandeep Mohan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Rating
- 2.9/10
Storyline
Shree is a freelance copywriter in Bangalore. He is stuck in a rut. He doubts his talent. He is addicted to his phone. He feels the world does not respect his work. Then he gets an invitation to a friend's wedding. The all-expenses-paid trip forces him out of his comfort zone. A road trip full of misadventures changes how he sees himself and his life.
“A freelancer's journey to find himself.”
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Trivia
- The film was shot in just 12 days across locations in Mumbai and Goa.
- Director Sandeep Mohan also wrote the film's original songs and performed one himself.
- It was promoted as India's first 'mumblecore' film, a style known for natural dialogue and low budgets.
- The lead actor, Naveen Kasturia, was cast partly because of his relatable 'everyman' look for the freelance role.
- The movie had a very limited theatrical release and gained more attention through online streaming platforms.
- A key scene involving a social media detox was improvised based on the actors' own phone habits.
- The entire film was made with a crew of fewer than 15 people to keep costs minimal.