
Bhakshak(2024)
Hindi134 mins
Bhakshak (2024) is a 134-minute Hindi film directed by Pulkit. Starring Gulista Alija, Murari Kumar and Pravin Kumar Sisodia. With an audience rating of 7.3/10, Bhakshak stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2024.
Director:Pulkit
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 8 February 2024
- Director
- Pulkit
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
A local journalist works hard to uncover the truth. She investigates terrible abuse happening at a girls' shelter that people are trying to hide.
“A shelter hides a secret. She will expose it.”
Film Details
7.3Rating
134Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date8 February 2024
Also Known AsBhakshak: Tội lỗi làm ngơ · The Predator · Bhakshak
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticesurvivalfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
G
Gulista AlijaActor
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M
Murari KumarActor
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P
Pravin Kumar SisodiaActor
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P
PulkitDirector
→#5
K
Kumar SaurabhCrew
→Trivia
- The film is inspired by real-life cases of shelter home abuse in India, particularly the 2018 Muzaffarpur shelter case.
- Director Pulkit also co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Pranjal, marking their first major collaboration.
- Bhumi Pednekar, who plays the journalist, reportedly did not use makeup to look more authentic for her role.
- The film's title 'Bhakshak' translates to 'predator' in English, directly linking to its theme.
- It was produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, Shah Rukh Khan's company, known for big commercial films, making this a rare serious drama from them.
- The movie premiered directly on Netflix without a theatrical release, as part of a deal for streaming-only content.
- The filming took place in real locations in Uttar Pradesh to capture the gritty atmosphere of small-town India.