🎬 Film · Hindi

Mukkabaaz (2018)

Name: Mukkabaaz
Director: Anurag Kashyap
Genre: drama film, action film, boxing film
Released: 2018
Duration: 155 min
Cast: Ravi Kishan, Jimmy Shergill, Deepak Tanwar, Neeraj Goyat, Vineet Kumar Singh

⏱ 155 min drama film action film boxing film

Plot

2018 film directed by Anurag Kashyap

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Why Watch This

Mukkabaaz delivers a visceral, ground‑level look at the world of Indian boxing, where sport collides with caste politics and personal ambition. Anurag Kashyap’s unvarnished direction and Vineet Kumar Singh’s ferocious debut performance make the film feel both urgent and unforgettable.

Best For

Sports drama fans, Social‑justice seekers, Indian‑cinema lovers, Underdog story enthusiasts, Fight‑film aficionados

The CinePearl Take

Vineet Kumar Singh carries the film with a raw, physicality that makes every punch feel personal, while Jimmy Shergill adds a nuanced layer of institutional cynicism. Kashyap’s pacing can wobble in the middle act, but the climactic showdown restores momentum and emotional payoff. The movie’s biggest strength is its willingness to expose the brutal intersection of sport and social hierarchy without resorting to melodrama.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Anurag Kashyap
Cast: Ravi Kishan, Jimmy Shergill, Deepak Tanwar, Neeraj Goyat, Vineet Kumar Singh
Writer: K.D. Satyam, Vineet Kumar Singh, Anurag Kashyap

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