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U-Turn(2023)

5.5/10
Hindi101 mins

U-Turn (2023) is a 101-minute Hindi film directed by Arif Khan. Starring Aashim Gulati, Priyanshu Painyuli and Arif Khan. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, U-Turn stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2023.

Director:Arif Khan
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Zee5
Theatrical Release
28 April 2023
Director
Arif Khan
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 41m
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A journalism intern investigates dangerous bike riders on a flyover. When one of the motorists dies mysteriously, she becomes the main suspect. She must now clear her name and find the real killer.

A flyover. A death. And she's the only suspect.

Film Details

5.5Rating
101Minutes
HindiLanguage
U/A 16+Certificate
Release Date28 April 2023
Also Known AsU Turn

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
corruptionjusticesurvivalidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

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Aashim GulatiActor
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Priyanshu PainyuliActor
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Arif KhanDirector
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Rajesh Sharma, HSP Saxena in U-Turn
Rajesh SharmaActor
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Manu Rishi ChadhaActor

Trivia

  • The film is a remake of a 2018 Kannada movie of the same name, which was also directed by Arif Khan.
  • The story was inspired by real-life incidents of traffic violations and accidents on flyovers in Bengaluru.
  • Alaya F performed many of her own stunts, including scenes on the busy flyover, to make her role feel more real.
  • The film's shooting was completed in a short schedule of about 30 days, mostly in and around Mumbai.
  • A key scene involving a mysterious phone call was improvised on set to increase the suspense.
  • The movie uses minimal background music in tense scenes to create a more natural and eerie feeling.
  • Despite being a thriller, the director included subtle social commentary on urban traffic chaos and negligence.

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