Despatch(2024)
Hindi151 mins
Despatch (2024) is a 151-minute Hindi film directed by Kanu Behl. Starring Kanu Behl, Siddharth Diwan and Manoj Bajpayee. With an audience rating of 4.7/10, Despatch stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2024.
Director:Kanu Behl
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5
- Theatrical Release
- 19 October 2024
- Director
- Kanu Behl
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- GudVibe 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
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionidentitysurvivaljustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Kanu BehlDirector
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Siddharth DiwanCrew
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Manoj BajpayeeActor
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Veena MehtaActor
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Rii SenActor
→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.