Machaan(2021)
Hindi124 mins
Machaan (2021) is a 124-minute Hindi film directed by Nitesh Tiwari. Starring Sonu Bhardwaj, Mahmood Hashmi and Ahaan Jha. With an audience rating of 4.9/10, Machaan stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2021.
Director:Nitesh Tiwari
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 22 January 2021
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
Bhola, a kind man in a small town, learns he has AIDS. A jealous neighbor spreads false rumors that the disease is highly contagious and only affects immoral people. The frightened villagers turn against Bhola, violently driving him away when he tries to see his family.
“A rumor shatters a town. Can truth survive the flames?”
Film Details
4.9Rating
124Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date22 January 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.9/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Sonu BhardwajActor
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Mahmood HashmiActor
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Ahaan JhaActor
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Viccky BiadyanathActor
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Prateek GoyalActor
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Richa KalraActor
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Nitesh TiwariDirector
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Machaan' refers to a raised platform used by hunters, symbolizing how the main character is isolated and watched by the village.
- Director Nitesh Tiwari is better known for blockbuster family dramas, making this serious social issue film a departure from his usual style.
- The film was shot on location in rural Madhya Pradesh to authentically capture the small-town setting and atmosphere.
- It was released directly on an OTT platform, skipping a theatrical release, which was uncommon for a Nitesh Tiwari film at the time.
- The actor playing Bhola underwent workshops with health NGOs to understand the lived experience of people with AIDS.
- The fire-breathing scene was performed by trained artists using safe, controlled techniques to create a dramatic visual.
- The story is inspired by real-life incidents of stigma faced by HIV-positive individuals in some Indian communities.