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The UP Files(2024)

Hindi•122 mins•

Inspired by true events, Abhay Singh gets elected as the chief minister of UP and gets to work while facing issues within the state.

Director:Neeraj Sahai
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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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

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

Cast & Crew

#1
Manoj Joshi, Actor in The UP Files
Manoj JoshiAbhay Singh
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#2
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Manjari FadnnisSujata Menon
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#3
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Akanksha SainiSana
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#4
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Anil GeorgeAbdullah
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Milind GunajiShadab
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Avtar Gill, Actor in The UP Files
Avtar GillGuruji of Maharaj
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Shahbaz KhanAjit Singh (Old DGP Role)
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Ali AsgarUmashankar
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Karan Singh Chhabra, Actor in The UP Files
Karan Singh ChhabraSalman
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#10
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Vineet SharmaSuryavanshi (New DGP)
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#11
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Neeraj SahaiDirector
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for The UP Files

Cast reunions in this film: Milind Gunaji & Manoj Joshi (2 films together), Manoj Joshi & Ali Asgar (2 films together), and Avtar Gill & Shahbaz Khan (2 films together).

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Milind GunajiActor
2nd time
Manoj Joshi
Manoj JoshiActor
Milind Gunaji × Manoj Joshi — 2 films together →
Manoj Joshi
Manoj JoshiActor
2nd time
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Ali AsgarActor
Manoj Joshi × Ali Asgar — 2 films together →
Avtar Gill
Avtar GillActor
2nd time
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Shahbaz KhanActor
Avtar Gill × Shahbaz Khan — 2 films together →

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.

Frequently Asked Questions