
Anek(2022)
Hindi146 minsdirect-to-OTT
Anek (2022) is a 146-minute Hindi film directed by Anubhav Sinha. Starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Manoj Pahwa and Kumud Mishra. With a rating of 6.2/10 reflecting mixed audience reception and a moderate performer verdict at the box office.
Director:Anubhav Sinha
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 27 May 2022
- Director
- Anubhav Sinha
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Rating
- 6.2/10
Storyline
An undercover agent is working on a peace deal in a troubled region of northeast India. His mission gets complicated when he meets a determined young boxer who is fighting for her own future.
“One agent. One fighter. One divided nation.”
Film Details
6.2Rating
146Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date27 May 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known Asสงครามสันติ · 阿内克
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
identitycorruptionsurvivaljustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1




Ayushmann KhurranaJoshua/Aman
→#2
Manoj PahwaAbrar Bhatt
→#3
Kumud MishraDiwakar
→#4A
Andrea KevichsaActor
→#5J
J.D. ChakravarthyActor
→#6
J
J. D. ChakravarthiAnjaiyaah Bellamkonda
→#7
L
Loitongbam DorendraTiger Sangha
→#8
M
Mepham OtsalWangnao
→#9
#10J
Jatin GoswamiMajor Veer
→M
Meghna MalikJournalist
→#11
Anubhav SinhaDirector
→#12K
Krishan KumarCrew
→#13
S
Sima AgarwalCrew
→Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Anek
Cast reunions in this film: Manoj Pahwa & Kumud Mishra (2 films together), and Manoj Pahwa & Anubhav Sinha (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Anek' means 'many' in Hindi, reflecting its theme of India's diverse identities.
- Actor Ayushmann Khurrana learned boxing and a local dialect for his undercover agent role.
- Director Anubhav Sinha also co-wrote the screenplay, drawing from real northeast Indian issues.
- The movie was shot in real northeast locations like Assam and Meghalaya for authenticity.
- It marked the second collaboration between Sinha and Khurrana after the 2019 film 'Article 15'.
- The film's release was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, finally premiering in May 2022.
- Critics noted its focus on political themes, unlike typical Bollywood action thrillers.