“Raat Akeli Hai” is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Honey Trehan and starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte in the lead roles. The film is set in a small town in Uttar Pradesh, India and revolves around the investigation of a wealthy family’s patriarch’s murder on the night of his wedding.
Synopsis:
“Raat Akeli Hai” film follows Jatil Yadav, a small-town police officer, who is assigned to investigate the murder of Raghubeer Singh, a wealthy family patriarch who was killed on the night of his wedding. Jatil quickly realizes that everyone in the family has a motive to kill Raghubeer, as he was known to be abusive towards his family members. As Jatil delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of family secrets and lies that threaten to tear the family apart.
As Jatil investigates, he also begins to develop feelings for Radha, the victim’s mistress, who becomes a key suspect in the case. As the investigation progresses, Jatil must navigate the complexities of the case and the political pressure he faces from powerful people who want the case closed quickly.
Review:
“Raat Akeli Hai” received positive reviews from critics for its gripping storyline and strong performances by its lead actors. Nawazuddin Siddiqui‘s portrayal of Jatil Yadav was widely praised for its nuanced and powerful depiction of a small-town police officer grappling with corruption and prejudice. Radhika Apte‘s performance as Radha was also highly acclaimed for her portrayal of a complex character caught in a difficult situation.
The film’s direction, cinematography, and music were also praised for creating a tense and atmospheric thriller that keeps the audience engaged throughout.
Awards:
“Raat Akeli Hai” won several awards, including Best Actor for Nawazuddin Siddiqui at the Filmfare Awards and Best Original Screenplay at the Asian Academy Creative Awards. The film was also nominated for several other awards, including Best Film at the Filmfare Awards.
Overall, “Raat Akeli Hai” is a must-watch for fans of crime dramas and thrillers. The film offers a compelling storyline, strong performances, and a realistic portrayal of the complexities of investigating a high-profile murder case in a small town.
| Directed by | Honey Trehan |
|---|---|
| Written by | Smita Singh |
| Produced by | Abhishek Chaubey Ronnie Screwvala |
| Starring | Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte, Shweta Tripathi, Aditya Srivastava, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Shivani Raghuvanshi, |
| Cinematography | Pankaj Kumar |
| Edited by | A. Sreekar Prasad |
| Music by | Score: Karan Kulkarni Songs: Sneha Khanwalkar |
| Production companies |
RSVP Movies Macguffin Pictures |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
| Release date | 31 July 2020 |
| Running time | 149 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |