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Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express 5d
3/5
I wished that the film worked through more of the discomfort it conjures up while challenging ingrained gender-dynamics. When it sticks to that lane, it is at its best... Go to Full Review Saibal Chatterjee NDTV 5d
2.5/5
The leaps that the film makes, even those that are in the right direction, are inconsistent in terms of both arc and outcome. If not a mess, Bandar is a bit of a tangle that is hard to wrap one's head and heart around. Go to Full Review Devesh Sharma Filmfare 5d
4/5
It may not fully succeed in balancing all the issues it raises, but its ambition, grit and refusal to simplify complex realities make it one of the most significant Hindi films in recent memory. Go to Full Review Rishabh Suri Hindustan Times 5d
3.5/5
In an era where public opinion often arrives before the facts, the film feels timely and relevant. Go to Full Review Nandini Ramnath Scroll.in 5d
Anurag Kashyap’s unrelentingly grim and needling Bandar (Monkey) is both a statement on the MeToo movement and a reminder of the terrible conditions in Indian jails. Go to Full Review Vinamra Mathur Firstpost 5d
3.5/5
Bandar is a film that makes you curious to know how Bollywood may have reacted to the allegations that surfaced all over the internet. And how the family of the accused would have responded to the horrific stories. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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arvind S @Arvind100 1d If you have any doubts about Bobby Deol's skills as an actor, then Bandar is your proof that he is a damn good one. He just needed a director who could bring that out. Bobby Deol plays Samar Mehra, a washed up singer who does odd singing jobs to make ends meet. He also frequents dating apps to hook up with girls and one such meeting leads to his eventual arrest and prison time. Bandar looks at the life of the rape accused and the level of treatment they receive from the police to the inmates in jail. How they are downgraded to the worst kind of prisoner. The starry ensemble in Bandar does justice to their roles. Especially Sapna Pabbi, whose character accuses Samar of rape. Indrajith Sukumaran is impactful as Lijo, a fellow inmate. Raj B Shetty and Sanya Malhotra have smaller roles but they make the most of it. Bandar is gritty, realistic and leaves a lasting impact. The performances are the highlight here in this classic Anurag Kashyap movie. See more Mirza M @mirzabaig890 1d 'Bandar' is a hard-hitting and unapologetically abrasive prison drama anchored by Bobby Deol's powerhouse performance See more J J @RT54021238 3d Truth is absent, prejudice is loud, and judgment comes easy in Anurag Kashyap's Bandar. Anurag Kashyap has once again delivered a classic that going to be definitely a cult film course of time. Don't let this film get tagged as "underrated." It deserves to be seen and celebrated. See more Stephen C @bob25009 5d Success in 2 1/3 hours. In Hindi with English subtitles. Original and loving it. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Anurag Kashyap

Director

Bobby Deol

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Sanya Malhotra

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Sapna Pabbi

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Saba Azad

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Indrajith Sukumaran

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Movie Info

Director
Anurag Kashyap
Producer
Nikhil Dwivedi
Screenwriter
Sudip Sharma, Abhishek Banerjee
Distributor
Zee Studios
Production Co
Nikhil Dwivedi Production, Saffron Magicworks
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Hindi
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 5, 2026, Limited
Runtime
2h 20m