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Kuttey(2023)

5.7/10
Hindi112 minstheatrical

A comedy crime thriller film directed by Aasmaan Bhardwaj, starring Arjun Kapoor in the lead role.

Mood:
darksuspensefulfunny
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
Theatrical Release
13 January 2023
Director
Aasmaan Bhardwaj
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 52m
Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

A van is transporting a huge amount of cash on a rainy night outside Mumbai. Three separate criminal gangs, unaware of each other, all try to steal the money at the same time. Their violent clash leads to bullets, blood, and betrayal as they all fight for the same prize.

One van. Three gangs. A rainy night of chaos.

Film Details

5.7Rating
112Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date13 January 2023
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsKuttey · 疯狂大劫案

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulfunny
Themes
corruptiongreedsurvivalbetrayal
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Kuttey

Cast reunions in this film: Vidhya & Tabu (4 films together), Vidhya & Naseeruddin Shah (3 films together), Naseeruddin Shah & Konkona Sen Sharma (3 films together), Tabu & Naseeruddin Shah (2 films together), and Naseeruddin Shah & Kumud Mishra (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kuttey' means 'dogs' in Hindi, reflecting the characters' desperate, animalistic struggle for money.
  • Director Aasmaan Bhardwaj is the son of acclaimed filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, making this his directorial debut.
  • The movie was shot mostly at night and in heavy rain to create a tense, gritty atmosphere throughout.
  • It features a rare cameo by veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, who previously worked with Vishal Bhardwaj in 'Maqbool'.
  • The script was partly inspired by real-life news stories about cash van robberies in India.
  • Actress Radhika Madan performed her own stunts, including intense action sequences in muddy conditions.
  • The film's climax was rewritten multiple times to keep the ending unpredictable for audiences.

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