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Hostel(2011)
Hindi155 mins
Hostel (2011) is a 155-minute Hindi film directed by Manish Gupta. With an audience rating of 4.8/10, Hostel stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2011.
Director:Manish Gupta
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 21 January 2011
- Director
- Manish Gupta
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
A hostel is supposed to be a safe home for students. This story shows what happens when it becomes a place of torture instead, focusing on the dangerous effects of ragging.
“Your new home is a nightmare.”
Film Details
4.8Rating
155Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date21 January 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was inspired by real-life ragging incidents in Indian colleges, aiming to raise awareness about the issue.
- Director Manish Gupta also wrote the screenplay, drawing from his research into student hostel environments.
- It was shot primarily in Mumbai, with some scenes filmed in actual college hostel settings for authenticity.
- The film's release faced minor censorship debates due to its intense depiction of violence and ragging.
- It featured lesser-known actors at the time, focusing on performances rather than star power.
- The movie's title was kept simple to directly reflect its setting and central theme.
- Despite its serious subject, it included elements of drama and action to appeal to a wider audience.