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Sanak(2021)

5.5/10
Hindi117 mins

Set in Mumbai, the story unfolds in a hospital that is under siege, where Vivaan Ahuja and his wife Anshika are trapped. Does he manage to rescue her and other hostages from the dangerous hoodlums?

Director:Kanishk Varma
Mood:
suspensefulintenseemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Hotstar
Theatrical Release
15 October 2021
Director
Kanishk Varma
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 57m
Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A couple gets trapped in a Mumbai hospital when dangerous criminals take it over. The husband must fight his way through the siege to save his wife and the other hostages.

A hospital under siege. One man must save them all.

Film Details

5.5Rating
117Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date15 October 2021

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulintenseemotional
Themes
survivallovejusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
Vidyut Jammwal, Actor in Sanak
Vidyut JammwalVivaan Ahuja
#2
Neha Dhupia, Actor in Sanak
Neha DhupiaJayati Bhargav
#3
K
Kiran KarmarkarAjay Pal Singh
#4
S
Sunil PalwalRaman
#5
D
Daniele BalconiYuri
#6
I
Ivy HaralsonTaira
#7
S
Shreya ShettyPasha
#8
R
Rukmini MaitraAnshika Maitra
#9
Chandan Roy Sanyal, Actor in Sanak
Chandan Roy SanyalSaju Solanki
#10
C
Chandan RoyRiyaz Motleker
#11
K
Kanishk VarmaDirector
#12
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Shariq PatelCrew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Sanak: Hope Under Siege' before being shortened to just 'Sanak' for release.
  • Vidyut Jammwal performed all his own stunts without a body double, including complex fight scenes in tight hospital corridors.
  • The entire movie was shot in a real Mumbai hospital that was temporarily closed for renovations.
  • This was the first Hindi film directed by Kanishk Varma, who previously worked as an assistant director on major projects.
  • The action sequences were choreographed by an international team that had worked on Hollywood films.
  • Despite being an action film, the story focuses on a husband's mission to save his wife, adding an emotional layer.
  • The film was released directly on a streaming platform and did not have a traditional theatrical run in cinemas.

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