October(2018)
Hindi mins
October (2018) is a Hindi film directed by Shoojit Sircar. With an audience rating of 7.5/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, October stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2018.
Director:Shoojit Sircar
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 13 Apr 2018
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 13 April 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 16 September 2018
- Director
- Shoojit Sircar
- Language
- Hindi
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
Dan is a laid-back hotel intern who hangs out with friends and sometimes teases a fellow intern named Shiuli. Their lives change suddenly when an unexpected event forces them together. They form a deep, new connection as a result.
“When life takes a sudden turn, love finds a way.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date16 September 2018
Also Known As[Hindi] October · ดอกกรรณิการ์เดือนตุลา
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'October' was chosen because the story is set during that month, which is significant to the plot's emotional turning points.
- Director Shoojit Sircar did not give the actors a full script; they only received scenes a day before shooting to keep performances raw.
- Varun Dhawan, who plays Dan, spent time working in a real hotel to prepare for his role as a hospitality intern.
- The movie was shot in Delhi and Dehradun, with many scenes filmed in actual hospital locations to add authenticity.
- Despite being promoted as a romance, the film focuses more on love as selfless care, diverging from typical Bollywood love stories.
- Composer Shantanu Moitra created the background score using minimal instruments to match the film's subtle and somber mood.
- The film had a modest box office opening but gained appreciation for its sensitive portrayal of grief and human connection.