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Sherdil(2022)

5.7/10
Hindi121 mins

Sherdil (2022) is a 121-minute Hindi film directed by Srijit Mukherji. Starring Pankaj Tripathi, Sayani Gupta and Neeraj Kabi. With an audience rating of 5.7/10 and a moderate performer verdict at the box office, Sherdil stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2022.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
ZZEE5from 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Zee5
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
24 June 2022
Director
Srijit Mukherji
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 1m
GudVibe Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

A poor farmer faces years of bad harvests. To get government money for his family, he goes into a tiger reserve intending to be killed. His plan leads to unexpected and dramatic consequences.

A father enters the jungle to save his family.

Film Details

5.7Rating
121Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date24 June 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known As老人与虎

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's director, Srijit Mukherji, is a prominent Bengali filmmaker, and this was his second Hindi directorial after the 2021 film 'Begum Jaan'.
  • Actor Pankaj Tripathi, who plays the lead, reportedly spent time with villagers in Uttar Pradesh to understand the local dialect and mannerisms for his role.
  • The story is loosely inspired by a 2017 news report about a similar 'tiger practice' scheme in the Pilibhit district, which the director read about.
  • The film's music was composed by Shantanu Moitra, known for his work in 'Parineeta' and the '3 Idiots' soundtrack.
  • Despite its serious theme, the movie incorporates satirical elements to critique government bureaucracy and compensation schemes.
  • It was shot extensively in real forest locations to capture the authentic atmosphere of the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve region.
  • The title 'Sherdil' translates to 'Lionhearted', ironically contrasting the protagonist's desperate act with traditional ideas of bravery.

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