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Setters(2019)

4.6/10
Hindi126 mins

A crime thriller film directed by Ashwini Chaudhary, starring Aftab Shivdasani, Shreyas Talpade and Sonalli Sehgall in the lead roles.

Mood:
suspensefuldarkemotional

Quick Facts

Streaming on
VI Movies and TV, ZEE5
OTT Release Date
3 May 2019
Theatrical Release
3 May 2019
Director
Ashwini Chaudhary
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 6m
Rating
4.6/10

Storyline

A crime ring makes money by having smart students secretly take exams for weaker ones. Two old friends end up on opposite sides: one is a police officer, while the other is the mastermind arranging the cheating scams. They find themselves in a tense chase across several Indian cities.

Two friends. One law. One crime. Who will win?

Film Details

4.6Rating
126Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date3 May 2019
Also Known As作弊神槍手

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefuldarkemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticefriendshipsurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Setters

Cast reunions in this film: Vijay Raaz & Pankaj Jha (3 films together), Vijay Raaz & Shreyas Talpade (2 films together), Pavan Malhotra & Jameel Khan (2 films together), and Santosh Thundiyil & Salim Merchant (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Setters' refers to a real-world slang term for people who arrange exam fraud in India.
  • Director Ashwini Chaudhary had previously directed the 2007 film 'Dharm', which also starred Pankaj Tripathi.
  • Actor Aftab Shivdasani, who plays a lead role, took a break from Hindi films for several years before appearing in this movie.
  • The story is inspired by reports of widespread educational scams and impersonation rackets in competitive exams.
  • Parts of the film were shot in Varanasi (Benares) to capture the authentic atmosphere of the city's educational hubs.
  • Despite its thriller plot, the film did not perform well commercially and had a limited theatrical release.
  • The movie features Shreyas Talpade in a key role, reuniting him with Aftab Shivdasani after their comedy film 'Click' (2010).

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