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The Case(2021)

5.5/10
Hindi12 mins

When Renu, a lawyer, questions another woman's decision to withdraw a court case, she comes to terms with her own dilemma that threatens to take her world apart.

Director:Arun Varghese
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
22 July 2021
Director
Arun Varghese
Language
Hindi
Runtime
12m
Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A lawyer named Renu asks another woman why she dropped her lawsuit. This makes Renu face a difficult personal problem of her own. Her own world begins to fall apart as she deals with this private struggle.

A case that questions her own truth.

Film Details

5.5Rating
12Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date22 July 2021

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
justiceidentityfamilycorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
N
Neha MahajanRenuka
#2
R
Raghav DuttHusband
#3
N
Neha KadamAisha
#4
B
Bharati PerwaniSakina
#5
A
Arun VargheseDirector

Trivia

  • The film was shot entirely in Kerala, using real courtrooms and local settings for authenticity.
  • It marked the Hindi film debut of director Arun Varghese, who previously worked in Malayalam cinema.
  • Lead actress Renu was played by a relatively unknown theater actor to bring a fresh face to the role.
  • The story was inspired by real-life legal cases involving women withdrawing complaints in India.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release and later gained attention on streaming platforms.
  • It was produced on a modest budget, with much of the crew coming from independent film backgrounds.
  • Some courtroom scenes were improvised to capture natural reactions between the actors.

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