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Bhakshak(2024)

7.3/10
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
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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

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Cast & Crew

#1
G
Gulista AlijaActor
#2
M
Murari KumarActor
#3
P
Pravin Kumar SisodiaActor
#4
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.

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