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Bastar: The Naxal Story(2024)

5.3/10
Hindi•119 mins•

Based on the Naxalite–Maoist insurgency in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, an army officer leads a mission to eradicate a group of Maoist separatist insurgents responsible for the massacre of a military troop.

Director:Sudipto Sen
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
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Theatrical Release
15 March 2024
Director
Sudipto Sen
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 59m
Rating
5.3/10

Storyline

An army officer in India's Bastar region leads a mission to stop a violent Maoist rebel group. The group is responsible for a deadly attack on a military troop. The story follows the officer's efforts to end the insurgency.

“A hidden war. A soldier's revenge.”

Film Details

5.3Rating
119Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date15 March 2024
Also Known Asبستر: داستان ناگزال

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
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Vijay KrishnaActor
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Raima SenVanya Roy
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Yashpal SharmaUtpal Trivedi
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Adah Sharma, Actor in Bastar: The Naxal Story
Adah SharmaIPS Neerja Madhavan
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Indira TiwariRatna
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Subrat DuttaMilind Kashyap
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Kishore KadamRajendra Karma
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Anangsha BiswasLakshmi
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#9
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Anamika TiwariBaruna
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#10
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Naman JainRaman
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Sudipto SenDirector
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Vipul Amrutlal ShahCrew
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Trivia

  • The film's director, Sudipto Sen, previously directed 'The Kerala Story', another film focused on a contentious socio-political issue.
  • Actress Adah Sharma, the lead from 'The Kerala Story', also stars in this film, marking a repeated collaboration with the director.
  • The movie faced calls for a ban and legal challenges before release, with some groups alleging it promoted a biased narrative.
  • Much of the filming took place in real jungle locations to authentically depict the terrain of the conflict zone.
  • The film's release was strategically scheduled around the same time as general elections in India, drawing attention to its political themes.
  • It is part of a growing trend in Hindi cinema producing films labeled as 'propaganda' by critics and 'patriotic' by supporters.
  • The production company, Sunshine Pictures, is known for backing projects with strong nationalistic undertones.

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