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Cuttputlli(2022)

5.7/10
Hindi134 minsdirect-to-OTT

Cuttputlli (2022) is a 134-minute Hindi film directed by Ranjit M. Tewari. Starring Akshay Kumar, Rakul Preet Singh and Gurpreet Ghuggi. With a rating of 5.7/10 reflecting mixed audience reception and a limited theatrical verdict at the box office.

Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Vi Movies and TV, JioHotstar
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
2 September 2022
Director
Ranjit M. Tewari
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 14m
Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

A rookie police officer in a small town investigates a series of murders. He works to uncover the truth behind the killings and discovers a disturbing conspiracy.

A small town's nightmare. A rookie cop's obsession.

Film Details

5.7Rating
134Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date2 September 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsCutputlli · Mission Cinderella

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
justicecorruptionsurvivalidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
Akshay Kumar, Actor in Cuttputlli
Akshay KumarSI Arjan Sethi
#2
Rakul Preet Singh, Actor in Cuttputlli
Rakul Preet SinghDivya
#3
G
Gurpreet GhuggiHead Constable Mahinder Guleria
#4
H
Hrishitaa BhattSeema Singh
#5
S
Sujith SankarPurushottam Tomar
#6
S
Shahid LatiefSI Ravichand Machchan
#7
R
Renaye TejaniPayal Singh
#8
S
Suhani SethiSofia
#9
S
Sargun MehtaSHO Gudiya Parmar
#10
C
Chandrachur SinghNarinder Singh
#11
R
Ranjit M. TewariDirector
#12
R
Ranjit TiwariDirector
#13
J
Jacky BhagnaniCrew
#14
A
Aseem AroraCrew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Cuttputlli

Cast reunions in this film: Akshay Kumar & Julius Packiam (4 films together).

Trivia

  • The film is an official Hindi remake of the 2018 Tamil psychological thriller 'Ratsasan', which itself was inspired by real-life serial killer cases.
  • Akshay Kumar, the lead actor, reportedly performed many of his own stunts in the film's chase sequences without a body double.
  • The movie's title 'Cuttputlli' refers to a traditional Indian spinning top, symbolizing the cyclical and twisted nature of the crimes.
  • Director Ranjit M. Tewari shot major portions in the hill station of Mussoorie to create the film's eerie small-town atmosphere.
  • The film's release was delayed multiple times, originally scheduled for 2020 before finally premiering directly on Disney+ Hotstar in 2022.
  • Composer Tanishk Bagchi reused his own popular track 'Kya Baat Ay' from the film '1920: London' for a promotional song in this movie.
  • This was actress Rakul Preet Singh's second collaboration with Akshay Kumar after 'De De Pyaar De' in 2019.

Frequently Asked Questions