Ittefaq(2017)
Ittefaq is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language neo-noir mystery thriller film directed by Abhay Chopra. The film stars Sidharth Malhotra, Sonakshi Sinha, and Akshaye Khanna in lead roles. It is a remake of the 1969 film of the same name. The story follows a writer and a housewife who are prime suspects in a double murder. A police officer investigates their conflicting accounts of the events. The film employs a Rashomon effect storytelling style, presenting two different versions of the same night. It was produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, Dharma Productions, and B.R. Studios. The film received positive reviews for its screenplay, performances, and twists. It was a moderate commercial success at the box office. The film was released on 3 November 2017.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 3 November 2017
- Director
- Abhay Chopra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Rating
- 7.1/10
Storyline
A famous writer's wife is found dead. He flees from the police and takes shelter in a stranger's apartment. But the stranger's husband is also found murdered. Now two people tell two different stories about what happened. A police officer must figure out who is lying before the real killer escapes.
“Two stories. One truth. Who is lying?”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Ittefaq
Cast reunions in this film: Mir Sarwar & Akshaye Khanna (2 films together), and Sidharth Malhotra & Amaal Mallik (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the 1969 Hindi film 'Ittefaq', which starred Rajesh Khanna and was directed by Yash Chopra.
- It was shot in just 32 days, a very short schedule for a major Bollywood thriller.
- Sidharth Malhotra, who plays Vikram, had to learn basic piano for a key scene in the film.
- The film's director, Abhay Chopra, is the grandson of B.R. Chopra and nephew of Yash Chopra, legendary filmmakers.
- Unlike many thrillers, the movie features no songs or background score during its core investigative scenes to increase realism.
- The entire story takes place over a single rainy night, with most scenes filmed on constructed indoor sets.
- It was co-produced by Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment and B.R. Chopra's grandson, Abhay Chopra.