Set in the Chambal valley, the film follows the story of a legion of dreaded, warring dacoits who once terrorized the Indian heartlands.
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- macaronz2 dgn geledenA Gritty, Uncompromising Masterpiece of Indian Western Cinema Abhishek Chaubey’s Sonchiriya is a gritty, atmospheric masterpiece a classic neo-Western that strips away romanticized notions of dacoits (baaghis) to deliver a brutal, grounded exploration of guilt, caste, and survival in the Chambal ravines. Director Abhishek Chaubey completely avoids the flashy, heroic tropes typically associated with bandit films, choosing instead to portray the dacoits' harsh reality exhausting standoffs, constant paranoia, and moral fatigue. Anchored by phenomenal ensemble performances from Sushant Singh Rajput, Manoj Bajpayee, Ranvir Shorey, and Bhumi Pednekar, the film strips away glamour in favor of stark realism. The gunfights feel tense and unpolished, and the narrative digs deep into themes of karma, caste oppression, and redemption. It is a haunting, beautifully shot drama that deserved far more spotlight than it received.
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Sonchiriya was released on 1 maart 2019.
Sonchiriya was directed by Abhishek Chaubey.
Sonchiriya has a runtime of 2 u, 25 m.
Sonchiriya was produced by Ronnie Screwvala.
Set in the Chambal valley, the film follows the story of a legion of dreaded, warring dacoits who once terrorized the Indian heartlands.
The key characters in Sonchiriya are Lakhna (Sushant Singh Rajput), Indumati Tomar (Bhumi Pednekar), Virender Singh Gujjar (Ashutosh Rana).
Sonchiriya is rated Not Rated.
Sonchiriya is a Western, Drama, Misdaad film.
Sonchiriya has an audience rating of 7.9 out of 10.
Sonchiriya has made US$ 915K at the box office.