Rifle Ganj(2021)

Storyline

A talented young engineer and civil servant named Chandar becomes a rebel commander. This happens after corrupt politicians abuse their power, leading to his sister's kidnapping and his grandfather's death.

“A brother's revenge ignites a revolution.”

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Cast & Crew

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Mohan JoshiActor

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Om PuriActor

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Madhulagna DasActor

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Diksha PanthActor

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Pooja GuptaActor

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Manoj JhaDirector

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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Rifle Ganj

Cast reunions in this film: Om Puri & Mohan Joshi (3 films together).

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Mohan JoshiActor

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Trivia

• The film's title 'Rifle Ganj' refers to a real village in Bihar, known for its historical association with revolutionary movements.
• Director Manoj Jha is also a well-known theatre actor and director, making this his feature film debut.
• The movie was shot on location in rural Bihar to authentically capture the landscape and socio-political atmosphere.
• It explores the rarely depicted theme of educated youth turning to Naxalism due to systemic injustice in contemporary India.
• The film had a limited theatrical release and gained more attention through streaming platforms after its initial run.
• Some actors in the cast were chosen from local theatre groups in Bihar to add realism to the rural characters.
• The story draws inspiration from real-life incidents of state violence and tribal displacement reported in Indian media.