
Darlings(2022)
Hindi134 mins
Darlings (2022) is a 134-minute Hindi film directed by Jasmeet K. Reen. Starring Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah and Vijay Varma. With an audience rating of 7.4/10 and a critical success, limited theatrical verdict at the box office, Darlings stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2022.
Director:Jasmeet K. Reen
Mood:
darkemotionalfunny
Where to watch:
NNetflixfrom 5 Aug 2022
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- OTT Release Date
- 5 August 2022
- Theatrical Release
- 5 August 2022
- Director
- Jasmeet K. Reen
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
A woman believes her abusive husband will change if he quits drinking. When his violence escalates, she and her mother decide to get even. Their plans for revenge are bold but often go comically wrong.
“Revenge is a dish best served clumsy.”
Film Details
7.4Rating
134Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date5 August 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known Asที่รัก · 亲爱的们 · ダーリンズ · Darlings · 달링스
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalfunny
Themes
revengelovefamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.4/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was produced by Shah Rukh Khan's company Red Chillies Entertainment, marking his first production of a female-led dark comedy.
- Director Jasmeet K. Reen previously co-wrote the hit film 'Secret Superstar' before making her directorial debut with 'Darlings'.
- Alia Bhatt, who plays Badru, also served as a producer on the film, her first production role under her company Eternal Sunshine Productions.
- The movie was released directly on Netflix without a theatrical premiere, becoming one of India's most-watched Hindi films on the platform in 2022.
- Shefali Shah, who plays Badru's mother, learned to ride a scooter specifically for her chase scenes in the film.
- The soundtrack features a song called 'La Ilaaj' by Arijit Singh, which uses metaphors of addiction and healing to mirror the story's themes.
- The film's title 'Darlings' is used ironically, contrasting the term of endearment with the story's themes of domestic abuse and revenge.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Darlings
Actor-Director of Photography2 films →




