Monsoon Shootout
Monsoon Shootout

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Monsoon Shootout

2017
Movie
88 min
Hindi

A rookie cop joins the crime branch of the Mumbai police department, and on his first assignment is faced with the dilemma of whether he should shoot a murder suspect who is attempting to escape or not.

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IMDb6.2/10
Google Users81%
Director: Amit KumarGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A rookie cop, Adi, is on his first day of patrol in Mumbai during the monsoon season. He is faced with a moral dilemma when he corners a suspect, a small-time gangster named Shiva. Adi must decide whether to shoot Shiva or let him go, with each choice having profound and life-altering consequences for both men and those around them.

Critical Reception

Monsoon Shootout received generally positive reviews, with particular praise for its tense atmosphere, strong performances, and its exploration of moral ambiguity. Some critics found the pacing a bit slow at times, but the overall consensus was that it was a compelling and thought-provoking thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gripping premise and exploration of choices and consequences.

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vicky Kaushal deliver strong performances.

  • The film effectively captures the gritty atmosphere of Mumbai.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful narrative and the moral questions it raised, with many highlighting the performances of the lead actors.

Fun Fact

The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2013 in the 'Midnight Screenings' section, but had a delayed theatrical release in India in 2017.

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