Minus 31: The Nagpur Files

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Minus 31: The Nagpur Files
Nagpur files poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPratik Moitro
Screenplay byCharulata Maitra
Ankit Bhuptani
Story byPratik Moitro
Charulata Maitra
Produced byPratik Moitro
Starring
CinematographySulabh Bangale
Edited byAbhishek Sharma
Music byUdayan Dharmadhikari
Production
company
Orangepixel Studios
Distributed byDragon Water Films
Release date
  • 21 July 2023 (2023-07-21)
Running time
122 minutes [1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Minus 31: The Nagpur Files is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language Neo-noir crime thriller [2] film written, produced and directed by Pratik Moitro, starring Rucha Inamdar, Shivankit Singh Parihar, and Raghubir Yadav in pivotal roles. [3] [4]

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Premise

The film explores the failures of different systems, such as policing and healthcare, against the backdrop of the 2nd wave of COVID-19 pandemic in India. It tells the story of a clumsy police officer encountering an intriguing suspect during a murder investigation. Additionally, the film showcases the underground hip-hop scene during times of crisis and highlights how people take advantage of difficult situations. [5]

Cast

Production

Minus 31: The Nagpur Files is produced by Orangepixel Studios Private Limited. The film is co-produced by Karan Vishal Konde, Nisheeta Keni, and Darshini Entertainment. It is directed by Pratik Moitro, with the story written by Charulata Maitra and Pratik Moitro. The screenplay and dialogues are written by Charulata Maitra and Ankit Bhuptani. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "Minus 31-The Nagpur Files का ट्रेलर हुआ रिलीज, देख कांप जाएगी रूह". India TV. 13 July 2023. Archived from the original on 13 July 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  2. ↑ "Minus 31: The Nagpur Files - Movie review". Archived from the original on 26 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  3. ↑ "Minus 31: The Nagpur Files Movie Review : A slow and simplistic but edgy crime drama". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  4. ↑ Information, Film (21 July 2023). "'MINUS 31 THE NAGPUR FILES' REVIEW | 21 July, 2023 – Film Information". Archived from the original on 26 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  5. ↑ "Minus 31 The Nagpur Files Official Trailer - Movie Talkies". www.movietalkies.com. 13 July 2023. Archived from the original on 15 July 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
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