The Purvanchal Files(2023)
Hindi142 mins
The Purvanchal Files (2023) is a 142-minute Hindi film directed by Swarup Ghosh. Starring Zarina Wahab, Hemant Pandey and Heramb Tripathi.
Director:Swarup Ghosh
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 22 September 2023
- Director
- Swarup Ghosh
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
Storyline
The Purvanchal Files is based on stories set in the backdrop of crime, corruption, and politics in the state of Eastern Uttar Pradesh.
“In a lawless land, one cop fights back.”
Film Details
Rating
142Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date22 September 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticesurvivalrevenge
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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Zarina WahabActor
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Hemant PandeyActor
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Heramb TripathiActor
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R.SiddharthActor
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Govind NamdeoActor
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Mukesh TiwariActor
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Shivani ThakurActor
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Amita NangiaActor
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Swarup GhoshDirector
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Raj VasoyaCrew
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Trivia
- The film's title refers to Purvanchal, a region in eastern Uttar Pradesh known for its complex social and political landscape.
- Director Swarup Ghosh is primarily known for his work in Bengali cinema, making this one of his few Hindi-language projects.
- It was shot extensively on location in small towns of Uttar Pradesh to capture authentic local settings and atmosphere.
- The movie features several actors from regional theatre groups in Uttar Pradesh, not mainstream Bollywood stars.
- Its release was delayed by several months due to certification challenges with the Central Board of Film Certification.
- The story draws inspiration from real-life incidents of crime and political rivalry reported in local Hindi newspapers.
- A limited theatrical release meant it gained more attention through streaming platforms after its cinema run.