KRISHNA ARJUN(2025)
Krishna Arjun is Hemwant Tiwari’s second ambitious single-shot film, a gripping tale of brotherhood, betrayal, and redemption set in rural India. After years of estrangement, Krishna returns to his native village determined to set things right. Haunted by the past and driven by a sense of responsibility, he seeks to reconnect with his innocent twin brother, Arjun. Unbeknownst to Krishna, Arjun has become an unwitting pawn in a dangerous political conspiracy, orchestrated by a corrupt local minister. As events unfold in real time, captured in a seamless single take, Krishna races against time to uncover the truth and protect his brother before it's too late. Tensions rise, loyalties are tested, and hidden motives come to light in this powerful and immersive cinematic experience. Krishna Arjun explores the strength of familial bonds in the face of manipulation and moral decay — all through the lens of a technically bold and emotionally charged narrative.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 27 March 2025
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
Storyline
A man returns to his village to make amends with his twin brother. He discovers his brother is being used in a local politician's corrupt scheme. He must quickly uncover the truth and save his brother before time runs out.
“One brother returns. The other is a pawn.”
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Trivia
- The film was shot in a real village in Uttar Pradesh, with the crew using hidden cameras to capture authentic local reactions.
- Lead actor Vicky Arora performed all his own stunts, including a high-risk chase scene through narrow village lanes.
- Director Hemwant Tiwari rehearsed the entire 90-minute single take over 50 times before the final shoot.
- The movie's soundtrack features a rare folk instrument called the 'bhopa', played by a local musician from Rajasthan.
- Krishna Arjun was filmed using a custom-built camera rig that allowed seamless movement between indoor and outdoor scenes.
- The script was inspired by real-life stories of political exploitation in rural India, gathered during the director's travels.
- Despite its single-take format, the film had a backup plan involving hidden cuts, but none were used in the final version.