The narrative centers on two teenage boys, (Prem Dharmadhikari) and Ilyas (Varad Nagvekar), who navigate an environment "famished by brutality and sin". Digya, the son of a slain gangster, lives with his grandmother, Baye (Chhaya Kadam), who struggles to keep him away from the underworld. The film posits that in a city ruthlessly expanding and displacing its working class, crime becomes a perceived path to agency for those left behind. Brutality as a Coming-of-Age Theme
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The film is characterized by its of poverty and the "mechanics of human cruelty". Critics from The Times of India noted its non-linear narrative and "Quentin Tarantino-like" approach to violence. The narrative centers on two teenage boys, (Prem
He walked back to the temple sanctum where the crowd was panicking. He looked at the empty pot. It was dry. Not a grain of rice remained. But there, on the wax cloth that had sealed the pot, Raghav noticed something the others missed. A small, oily residue. It wasn't yellow like the lentils. It was a dark, murky brown. Brutality as a Coming-of-Age Theme [2] "NCW seeks
| Metric | Value | |--------|-------| | | 78 % Fresh (Critic Avg: 6.9/10) | | IMDb Rating | 7.3/10 (≈ 12,300 votes) | | Box‑Office (India) | ₹3.2 crore (limited theatrical run) | | Streaming Debut | 4.2 million global households in first 30 days | | Awards | Nominated for “Best Debut Director” at 2023 Asian Film Awards; Won “Best Sound Design” at 2023 Indian Digital Cinema Festival. |
Complaints were filed by the National Commission for Women (NCW) and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) regarding the "objectionable portrayal" of women and minors.