Dear Men(2025)

Storyline

A rescue worker goes undercover as a filmmaker to enter a dangerous village. His secret mission is to save young girls who are being trafficked. The story is based on the true-life rescue efforts of activist Dipesh Tank.

“He posed as a filmmaker to save them.”

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Cast & Crew

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Gyan PrakashRaja

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Sayani GuptaBharti

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Mayukh RayPravin

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Sunayana SinghCrew

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Alex SomersMusic

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Keith GomesDirector

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Trivia

• The film's director, Keith Gomes, previously directed the acclaimed short film 'Shor' before making his feature debut with this project.
• The real-life activist Dipesh Tank, whose story inspired the film, served as a consultant during the scriptwriting process.
• The movie was primarily shot on location in remote villages of Gujarat to capture authentic settings and local atmosphere.
• Lead actor Vicky Kaushal underwent a month of training with actual anti-trafficking NGOs to prepare for his role as the rescue worker.
• The film's title, 'Dear Men', is meant to directly address and challenge societal attitudes that enable exploitation.
• Award-winning cinematographer Avinash Arun used handheld cameras to create a documentary-style sense of urgency in key scenes.
• The production team faced logistical challenges filming in isolated areas, often relying on local guides for access and safety.