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Madras Cafe(2013)

7.3/10
Hindi130 mins

Madras Cafe (2013) is a 130-minute Hindi film directed by Shoojit Sircar. Starring Nargis Fakhri, John Abraham and Rashi Khanna. With an audience rating of 7.3/10, Madras Cafe stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2013.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
23 August 2013
Director
Shoojit Sircar
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 10m
GudVibe Rating
7.3/10

Storyline

An Indian spy is sent to a coastal island torn by civil war. His mission is to dismantle a strong rebel group. There, he crosses paths with a determined journalist covering the conflict.

A spy. A war zone. A truth too dangerous to know.

Film Details

7.3Rating
130Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date23 August 2013
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsJaffna · Madras Café · 마드라스 카페

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title was changed from 'Jaffna' to 'Madras Cafe' to avoid political sensitivity.
  • John Abraham performed his own stunts, including a risky underwater sequence without a body double.
  • It was shot in real conflict zones in Sri Lanka and Thailand to capture authentic war-torn settings.
  • Director Shoojit Sircar researched for over two years, consulting ex-RAW agents and conflict journalists.
  • The film faced protests and bans in some regions due to its portrayal of the Sri Lankan civil war.
  • It was one of the first mainstream Hindi films to use a non-linear narrative structure for a political thriller.
  • The crew used minimal makeup and natural lighting to maintain a gritty, documentary-style realism.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Madras Cafe

Frequently Asked Questions