IB 71(2023)
Hindi117 mins
IB 71 (2023) is a 117-minute Hindi film directed by Sankalp Reddy. Starring Hobby Dhaliwal, Ashwath Bhatt and Niharica Raizada. With an audience rating of 7.0/10, IB 71 stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2023.
Director:Sankalp Reddy
Mood:
suspensefulintensedark
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 12 May 2023
- Director
- Sankalp Reddy
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
Indian intelligence learns Pakistan is planning to attack. To stop them, agents create a fake crisis to close Pakistan's airspace and block their warplanes.
“A secret mission that changed history.”
Film Details
7.0Rating
117Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date12 May 2023
Also Known AsIB71
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefulintensedark
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
#2H
Hobby DhaliwalActor
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Ashwath BhattActor
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Niharica RaizadaActor
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Faizan KhanActor
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Vidyut JammwalActor
→Trivia
- The film is based on a real-life Indian intelligence operation from 1971, which involved hijacking a plane to prevent a war.
- Vidyut Jammwal, known for his action roles, plays a spy in this film, which is a departure from his usual hand-to-hand combat characters.
- The movie was shot in challenging locations, including high-altitude areas, to recreate the 1971 war era authentically.
- Director Sankalp Reddy previously directed the Telugu war film 'Ghazi', which also focused on a historical military mission.
- The film's title 'IB 71' refers to the code name of the intelligence operation conducted by India's Intelligence Bureau.
- It features a cameo by a veteran actor from 1970s Hindi cinema, adding a nostalgic touch for older audiences.
- The production team used minimal CGI, relying on practical effects and real aircraft for the hijacking sequences.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in IB 71
IB Chief N.S. Awasthi-Zulfikar Ali Bhutto13 films →
SI JK Police-Afsal Aga2 films →