Bhakshak(2024)
Hindi134 mins
A struggling local journalist begins a dogged investigation into harrowing cases of abuse being covered up at a shelter for young girls.
Director:Pulkit
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 8 February 2024
- Director
- Pulkit
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- 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
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticesurvivalfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
S
Samta SudikshaGudiya
→#2
#3A
AnuragPrabhat Kumar
→Bhumi PednekarVaishali Singh
→#4D
Durgesh KumarGuptaji
→#5
#6S
Satyakam AnandSonu
→V
Vibha ChibberRajni Singh
→#7
P
Pravin Kumar SisodiaBrijmohan Singh
→#8
M
Murari KumarBaccha Babu
→#9
G
Gulista AlijaBaby Rani
→#10
S
Shakti KumarPappu Thekedar
→#11
P
PulkitDirector
→#12
G
Gauri KhanCrew
→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.