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Shor in the City(2011)

6.7/10
Hindi112 minstheatrical

Shor in the City is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Raj & DK. The ensemble cast includes Tusshar Kapoor, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Sundeep Kishan, Pitobash Tripathy, and Radhika Apte. The narrative follows three parallel stories set in Mumbai during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. A small-time publisher kidnaps a famous author, an NRI businessman confronts his violent past, and a young cricketer faces a moral dilemma. The film blends dark humor with gritty realism and was praised for its smart script and performances. It was selected for the Busan and Dubai International Film Festivals and won the Best Director award at MIAAC. The film was released on 28 April 2011.

Director:Raj Nidimoru
Filmed In:Mumbai
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Hotstar, Prime Video, Hungama Play, Netflix, MX Player, Airtel Xstream Play
Theatrical Release
28 April 2011
Director
Raj Nidimoru
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 52m
Rating
6.7/10

Storyline

In Mumbai during Ganesh Chaturthi, a small-time crook kidnaps a famous author to steal his book. An NRI with a dark past tries to start a new life but is hunted by goons. A young cricketer finds stolen money and must choose between his dream and his conscience.

Karma is a bitch.

Film Details

6.7Rating
112Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date28 April 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Filmed InMumbai

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamilyidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Shor in the City

Cast reunions in this film: Raj Nidimoru & Krishna D. K. (6 films together), Raj Nidimoru & Sachin Sanghvi (2 films together), and Krishna D. K. & Sachin Sanghvi (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title is a play on words, referencing both the city's noise ('shor') and the criminal underworld ('short' for short con).
  • It was shot in just 28 days, using a mix of professional actors and non-actors from Mumbai's real-life locations.
  • The film's three interwoven stories were inspired by real news events and urban legends from Mumbai.
  • Director Raj Nidimoru also co-wrote the screenplay with Krishna D.K., marking their first major Hindi film collaboration.
  • A key scene involving a cricket bat was partly improvised by the actors during the shoot.
  • The movie had a limited theatrical release but gained a strong cult following through DVD and television screenings.
  • It won the Best Film award at the 2012 Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles.

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