🎬 Film · Hindi

Thappad (2020)

Name: Thappad
Director: Anubhav Sinha
Genre: drama film
Released: 2020
Duration: 142 min
Cast: Anil Rastogi, Harssh A. Singh, Kumud Mishra, Gracy Goswami, Manav Kaul

⏱ 142 min drama film

Plot

2020 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Anubhav Sinha

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Why Watch This

Thappad is a hard‑hitting domestic drama that turns a single act of violence into a powerful examination of marital respect and personal agency. Taapsee Pannu delivers a restrained yet searing performance that anchors the film's moral urgency.

Best For

Drama lovers, Women’s‑rights advocates, Social‑issue binge‑watchers, Indian cinema fans, Thought‑provoking evenings

The CinePearl Take

Anubhav Sinha’s direction keeps the narrative tight, letting the simmering tension build without melodrama. Taapsee Pannu’s subtle facial work conveys a flood of emotions while the supporting cast, especially Ratna Pathak, adds depth to the family dynamics. The film’s pacing may feel deliberate, but it serves the thematic weight, making every scene count.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Anubhav Sinha
Cast: Anil Rastogi, Harssh A. Singh, Kumud Mishra, Gracy Goswami, Manav Kaul, Pavail Gulati, Geetika Vidya Ohlyan, Ankur Rathee, Nidhi Uttam, Ram Kapoor, Dia Mirza, Tanvi Azmi, Taapsee Pannu, Siddhant Karnick, Ratna Pathak
Writer: Anubhav Sinha

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