

One boy. One corrupt system. Zero chance of survival—unless he fights dirty.
Ankush, an clever boy belonging to a middle-class family, has high expectations placed on him. Ravi falls in love with him. In an attempt to save his own life, Ankush gets caught between a group of bullies.
Acting
Deepraj Ghule's simmering desperation carries every frame.
Direction
Dhapase's claustrophobic framing traps you with Ankush.
Writing
Ravi's arc subverts the 'love interest' trope entirely.
Director
Nishant Dhapase
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Marathi cinema's 2023 resurgence of 'angry young man' narratives owes everything to this film's raw regional authenticity.