John Day(2013)
John Day is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film written and directed by Ahishor Solomon. The film stars Naseeruddin Shah as a grieving bank manager and Randeep Hooda as a violent police officer. Elena Kazan, Shernaz Patel, and Sharat Saxena appear in supporting roles. The story follows John Day, a bank manager whose daughter died in a suspicious fire. Years later, he discovers the fire was murder and begins a brutal quest for revenge. The film is an unofficial remake of the Spanish thriller 'La Caja 507' (2002). It is known for its graphic violence, lack of songs, and intense performances. The film received mixed reviews but was praised for its bold storytelling. It was produced by Anjum Rizvi Film Company and released on September 13, 2013.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, ShemarooMe, JioHotstar, MX Player, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 13 September 2013
- Director
- Ahishor Solomon
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
John Day is a bank manager still grieving his daughter's death in a fire. When his wife is attacked and left in a coma, John discovers the fire was murder. He begins a violent hunt for the corrupt politicians and gangsters responsible. But his quest for justice turns him into a beast.
“A father's grief becomes a beast”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for John Day
Cast reunions in this film: Naseeruddin Shah & Sharat Saxena (3 films together), and Randeep Hooda & Vipin Sharma (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 28 days, an unusually tight schedule for a Hindi thriller.
- Director Ahishor Solomon also wrote the screenplay, which was adapted from a Gujarati play.
- Naseeruddin Shah and Randeep Hooda, who play adversaries, had previously worked together in 'Monsoon Wedding'.
- The movie's title and plot explore the philosophical concept of a 'day' where an ordinary man is pushed to his limits.
- Despite its dramatic premise, the film had a very limited theatrical release and flew under the radar for many audiences.
- The cinematography uses a muted, gritty color palette to enhance the film's dark and tense atmosphere.
- It is one of the few Hindi films where the protagonist and antagonist are both named after the actors playing them (Gautam and John).