Despatch (2024)
Determined to break the next big story and refashion his complicated personal life, Joy embarks on a relentless odyssey through the heart and gut of Mumbai.
Casting
- Manoj Bajpayee — Joy Deb
- Shahana Goswami — Shweta Varma
- Archita Agarwal — Prerna Prakash
- Anand Alkunte — SI Bhonsle
- Mamik Singh — Silva
- Riju Bajaj — Tarun Khaitan
- Veena Mehta — Joy's Mother
- Rii Sen — Noori Rai
- Kabir Sadanand — Wadhwa
Interesting facts
Despatch is an Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Kanu Behl. The film is produced by Ronnie Screwvala under RSVP Movies and it stars Manoj Bajpayee and Shahana Goswami in lead roles. Despatch was released on 13 December 2024 on ZEE5, and received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics. It was showcased as a special presentation at the International Film Festival of India and the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.
Production
The project began in 2016 after extensive research into crime journalism in particular and the Mumbai underworld. The film was directed by Kanu Behl, known for his critically acclaimed works such as Titli and Agra. Behl also co-wrote the screenplay with Ishani Banerjee. Manoj Bajpayee was cast as a crime journalist.
The film was screened at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival and later at the International Film Festival of India in Goa, where it received praise for its storytelling and performances. The official teaser of the film was released in November 2022 and the trailer came out on 3 December 2024.
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