Dilli Dark(2025)
Hindi100 mins
Michael Okeke, a Nigerian living in New Delhi wants to get his MBA and settle in India. But his part-time job as a drug dealer will jeopardize his plans, not to mention the open racism he is facing.
Director:Dibakar Das Roy
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
TVApple TV+
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Theatrical Release
- 30 May 2025
- Director
- Dibakar Das Roy
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Rating
- 4.0/10
Storyline
A Nigerian student in Delhi hopes to get his MBA and build a life in India. However, his side job selling drugs threatens his future. He also has to deal with constant racism in the city.
“A dreamer. A dealer. A city against him.”
Film Details
4.0Rating
100Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date30 May 2025
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
No subscription options available.
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
S
Stutee GhoshGeeta Handa
→#2
S
Shantanu AnamDebu
→#3
S
Samuel Abiola RobinsonMichael Okeke
→#4
G
Geetika VidyaMaa / Mansi
→#5
K
Kartik ParmarCrew
→#6
D
Dibakar Das RoyDirector
→#7
U
Udayan Das RoyCrew
→Trivia
- The film's director Dibakar Das Roy also wrote the screenplay, drawing from his own experiences observing racial dynamics in Delhi.
- The lead actor, Samuel Abiola Robinson, is a Nigerian actor based in India who learned Hindi for the role.
- The title 'Dilli Dark' is a play on words, referencing both Delhi's nightlife and the protagonist's hidden, risky life.
- Parts of the film were shot in actual Delhi neighborhoods known for their diverse immigrant communities.
- The film's score blends traditional Nigerian highlife music with contemporary Indian street sounds.
- It was reportedly shot on a modest budget, using many local, non-professional actors for supporting roles.
- The script was workshopped with students from Delhi University to add authenticity to the campus scenes.