Hostel(2011)
Hostel is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language action crime film written and directed by Manish Gupta. It stars Vatsal Sheth, Tulip Joshi, and Mukesh Tiwari. The story follows Karan, an engineering freshman who faces brutal ragging at Jaigarh University. The film is inspired by true events, including the Aman Kachroo case. It depicts the systematic abuse of newcomers by senior students. The film was praised by then President Pratibha Patil for highlighting the issue. It received mixed reviews from critics, who noted its strong subject but flawed execution. Hostel was released worldwide on 21 January 2011.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon MX Player, YouTube, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 21 January 2011
- Director
- Manish Gupta
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
Karan is a new engineering student at Jaigarh University. On his first night, seniors beat him and force him to drink urine. The hostel is ruled by the sadistic Feroz. Karan refuses to be broken. He fights back, but the system protects the bullies. When a friend is raped and killed, Karan takes violent revenge.
“Ragging is not a joke.”
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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.