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Freddy(2022)

6.9/10
Hindi124 mins

Freddy (2022) is a 124-minute Hindi film directed by Shashanka Ghosh. Starring Kartik Aaryan, Alaya F and Jeniffer Piccinato. With an audience rating of 6.9/10 and a decent performance verdict at the box office, Freddy stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2022.

Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
HHotstarfrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Disney+ Hotstar
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
2 December 2022
Director
Shashanka Ghosh
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 4m
GudVibe Rating
6.9/10

Storyline

A shy dentist named Freddy struggles to find love. He finally meets the perfect woman, but their new relationship quickly turns into a painful and difficult experience.

Love can be a painful extraction.

Film Details

6.9Rating
124Minutes
HindiLanguage
U/A 16+Certificate
Release Date2 December 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
loveidentityrevengecorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director, Shashanka Ghosh, is known for comedies like 'Veere Di Wedding', making this dark thriller a genre shift.
  • Alaya F performed her own underwater scenes for the film, which required special training and preparation.
  • The movie's title character, Freddy, shares his last name 'Ginwala' with a famous Indian Parsi family, hinting at his community background.
  • Much of the film was shot in a single primary location, Freddy's apartment and dental clinic, to create a claustrophobic feel.
  • The screenplay was reportedly in development for several years before finding its lead actor, Kartik Aaryan.
  • The film uses the color green prominently in its sets and lighting to symbolize envy, sickness, and the character's twisted mind.
  • Despite being a thriller, the film includes a romantic song sequence shot in the scenic but chilly locations of Kashmir.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Freddy

Actor-Original Music Composer2 films

Frequently Asked Questions