The UP Files(2024)
Hindi122 mins
The UP Files (2024) is a 122-minute Hindi film directed by Neeraj Sahai. Starring Anil George, Manoj Joshi and Shahbaz Khan.
Director:Neeraj Sahai
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
OTT availability not confirmed yet. Check Netflix · Prime Video · Hotstar · ZEE5
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 26 July 2024
- Director
- Neeraj Sahai
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
Storyline
Abhay Singh becomes the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh. He starts working to address the state's problems, but faces various challenges along the way. This story is based on real events.
“A leader rises. A state awaits change.”
Film Details
Rating
122Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date26 July 2024
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticesurvivalidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
0/10Rating
Please Register/ Login to rate the movie The UP Files
Cast & Crew
#1
A
Anil GeorgeActor
→#2Manoj JoshiActor
→#3S
Shahbaz KhanActor
→#4
#5N
Neeraj SahaiDirector
→Avtar GillActor
→Trivia
- The film's director Neeraj Sahai previously worked as a journalist, which influenced the movie's realistic portrayal of political events.
- The lead actor, whose character is inspired by a real chief minister, spent weeks in Lucknow to understand the local dialect and mannerisms.
- Several scenes were shot inside actual government buildings in Uttar Pradesh with special permission from the state administration.
- The movie's title 'The UP Files' is a nod to the popular 'Munnabhai' series, which also used 'Files' in its title for a sequel.
- A key song in the film uses folk music from the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh, performed by local artists.
- The script was reportedly workshopped with former civil servants to ensure accuracy in depicting bureaucratic procedures.
- Despite its political drama genre, the film had a modest release with more screens in North India compared to other regions.