Dry Day(2023)

Storyline

A man's wife threatens to end her pregnancy because of his drinking problem. To save his family, he launches a campaign to ban alcohol in his town, even as he struggles with his own addiction.

“A town's biggest drinker vows to quit.”

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Cast & Crew

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Annu KapoorDauji

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Kiran KhojeJanki

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Yogesh UpadhyayChedilal

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Jitendra KumarGannu Kumar

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Shriya PilgaonkarNirmala

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Shrikant VermaBalwant

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Abhishek SrivastavaChainta

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Kiran BhargavaAmma

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Aditya SinhaKunne

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Sakshi MalikChunni Bai

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Saurabh ShuklaDirector

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Madhu BhojwaniCrew

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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Dry Day

Cast reunions in this film: Saurabh Shukla & Annu Kapoor (2 films together).

Saurabh ShuklaDirector

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Annu KapoorActor

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Trivia

• The film's title 'Dry Day' refers to official days when alcohol sales are banned in India, often during elections or festivals.
• Saurabh Shukla, the director, is also a well-known character actor in Hindi cinema, often seen in supporting roles.
• The movie was shot primarily in real locations in Madhya Pradesh to capture the small-town atmosphere authentically.
• It explores the theme of prohibition, a topic that has been historically and politically significant in various Indian states.
• The lead actor, Jitendra Kumar, is popularly known for his work in Hindi web series before transitioning to films.
• The film's release coincided with a period when several Indian films were addressing social issues through comedy-dramas.
• Dry Day premiered directly on an OTT platform, bypassing a traditional theatrical release in most regions.