Counting Bodies Not Sheep(2025)

Storyline

A hitman who kills without feeling starts to struggle with his own inner demons. His life changes direction, forcing him to confront the darkness inside himself.

“A killer's final job: himself.”

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

• The film's title is a reference to a line from the 2004 Hollywood film 'The Machinist', which also deals with a troubled protagonist.
• Director Kapish Rishi reportedly had the lead actor undergo a strict physical and psychological preparation regimen for two months.
• A key chase sequence was filmed in the less-filmed industrial areas of Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, over 12 nights.
• The film's original score uses a modified version of a rare, traditional Indian instrument called the 'pungi', typically associated with snake charmers.
• Early promotional teasers for the movie did not reveal the hitman's face, focusing only on his hands and silhouette to build mystery.
• The project was briefly shelved in 2023 due to funding issues before a major studio picked it up for production.
• A subplot involving a corrupt politician was inspired by real-life news headlines from the early 2020s.