Oxygen(2024)
Hindi80 mins
The movie explores the theme of corruption and its consequences, following the story of Imran, a District Magistrate of Forests in Jammu and Kashmir, who initially idealistic but eventually becomes part of the corrupt system.
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 15 November 2024
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Rating
- 10.0/10
Storyline
A young forest officer in Kashmir starts his job wanting to do good. Over time, he gets drawn into the same corrupt system he wanted to fight. The story shows how this choice impacts him and those around him.
“When power corrupts, can one man breathe free?”
Film Details
10.0Rating
80Minutes
HindiLanguage
U/A 13+Certificate
Release Date15 November 2024
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentitysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was shot on location in Jammu and Kashmir, capturing its real forests and landscapes.
- Director Anant Mahadevan chose the title 'Oxygen' as a metaphor for how essential integrity is to society.
- Lead actor Pratik Gandhi prepared for his role by meeting with actual Indian Forest Service officers.
- The movie's script was reportedly inspired by real-life environmental and bureaucratic corruption cases in India.
- A key scene involving a forest fire was filmed using controlled burns under strict safety supervision.
- The film's score uses traditional Kashmiri folk instruments to create its atmospheric sound.
- It had a limited theatrical release but gained more attention after streaming on an OTT platform.