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Despatch(2024)

4.7/10
Hindi151 mins

Determined to break the next big story and refashion his complicated personal life, Joy embarks on a relentless odyssey through the heart and gut of Mumbai.

Director:Kanu Behl
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:

Quick Facts

Streaming on
VI Movies and TV, Zee5
Theatrical Release
19 October 2024
Director
Kanu Behl
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 31m
Rating
4.7/10

Storyline

A journalist wants to land a major story and fix his messy personal life. He begins a relentless journey through the intense and gritty core of Mumbai.

A reporter's quest for truth could cost him everything.

Film Details

4.7Rating
151Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date19 October 2024

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionidentitysurvivaljustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
M
Mamik SinghSilva
#2
K
Kabir SadanandWadhwa
#3
Shahana Goswami, Actor in Despatch
Shahana GoswamiShweta Varma
#4
A
Anand AlkunteSI Bhonsle
#5
A
Archita AgarwalPrerna Prakash
#6
M
Manoj BajpayeeJoy Deb
#7
R
Rii SenNoori Rai
#8
R
Riju BajajTarun Khaitan
#9
V
Veena MehtaJoy's Mother
#10
S
Siddharth DiwanCrew
#11
K
Kanu BehlDirector
#12
R
Ronnie ScrewvalaCrew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Despatch' is a play on the word 'dispatch', hinting at both news reporting and a sense of urgency.
  • Director Kanu Behl is known for gritty films like 'Titli', and this marks his return to exploring urban tension after several years.
  • Parts of the movie were shot in real, crowded Mumbai newsrooms and delivery hubs to capture authentic atmosphere.
  • The lead actor, likely portraying Joy, underwent workshops with actual journalists to understand the pressure of breaking news.
  • The film's synopsis suggests it uses Mumbai not just as a setting but almost as a character affecting the protagonist's journey.
  • It was reportedly shot on a mix of digital and 16mm film to give certain scenes a raw, textured look.
  • The movie premiered at an international film festival before its theatrical release in India, focusing on critical acclaim first.

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