Bastar: The Naxal Story (2024)

Name: Bastar: The Naxal Story
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, War
Released: 2024-03-15
Duration: 1 h 59 min
Cast: Adah Sharma, Indira Tiwari, Vijay Krishna, Raima Sen, Shilpa Shukla

15 March 20241h 59mHindiIndia

AAction Crime Drama War

DirectorSudipto Sen

StarringAdah Sharma, Indira Tiwari, Vijay Krishna, Raima Sen

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Best for: Fans of intense action-dramas based on real conflicts, especially those interested in military operations and political insurgency.

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Bastar: The Naxal Story OTT release date

Theatrical release (India)	15 March 2024
OTT / digital release (India)	17 May 2024
Gap between theatre and OTT	63 days
Streaming now on	Zee5, VI movies and tv

Release dates for India as listed on TMDB.

Bastar: The Naxal Story story (no spoilers)

Bastar: The Naxal Story is a Hindi action-crime-drama set in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, where Naxalite–Maoist insurgency has taken root. The film follows an army officer, IPS Neerja Madhavan (Adah Sharma), who leads a mission to eradicate a group of Maoist separatist insurgents responsible for the massacre of a military troop. The story is based on the hidden truth behind this conflict, as suggested by the tagline. The narrative focuses on the mission, the conflict between the armed forces and the insurgents, and the tense environment of the region. With a runtime of 119 minutes and an A certificate, the film is a serious, action-oriented drama that explores the brutal realities of this insurgency. The ensemble cast includes Indira Tiwari, Vijay Krishna, Raima Sen, Shilpa Shukla, Yashpal Sharma, Subrat Dutta and Kishore Kadam. Directed by Sudipto Sen, the film aims to present a gritty and intense portrayal of the conflict without shying away from its violent nature.

Should you watch Bastar: The Naxal Story?

Watch it for

Adah Sharma plays IPS Neerja Madhavan, an army officer leading a mission against Maoist insurgents, bringing a strong female lead to the action-drama genre.
Director Sudipto Sen tackles the sensitive and complex subject of the Naxalite–Maoist insurgency in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, offering a dramatic and action-packed narrative.
The film blends action, crime, drama and war genres, promising a tense and gritty portrayal of conflict with a runtime of 119 minutes.
The ensemble cast includes Indira Tiwari, Raima Sen, Shilpa Shukla, Yashpal Sharma and others, adding depth to the story.

Skip it if

You prefer lighter entertainment; the film's A certificate and focus on insurgency and violence make it a heavy watch.
You are not interested in military or political dramas; the plot centers on eradicating Maoist insurgents and may feel too specific to the subject.

Bastar: The Naxal Story cast

Adah Sharmaas IPS Neerja Madhavan

Indira Tiwarias Ratna

Vijay Krishna

Raima Senas Vanya Roy

Shilpa Shuklaas Neelam Nagpal

Yashpal Sharmaas Utpal Trivedi

Subrat Duttaas Milind Kashyap

Kishore Kadamas Rajendra Karma

Anangsha Biswasas Lakshmi

Anamika Tiwarias Baruna

Purnendu Bhattacharya

Naman Jainas Raman

Bastar: The Naxal Story movie details

Director	Sudipto Sen
Writer	Amarnath Jha, Vipul Amrutlal Shah
Music	Bishakh Jyoti Majumdar
Cinematography	Ragul Dharuman
Producer	Vipul Amrutlal Shah
Release date	15 March 2024
Runtime	1h 59m (119 minutes)
Original language	Hindi
Country of origin	India
Languages spoken in the film	English, Hindi
Original title	बस्तर: द नक्सल स्टोरी
Certificate (India)	A

Parental guide: is Bastar: The Naxal Story family friendly?

ViolenceStrong

LanguageModerate

Sexual contentNone

Family viewingNot ideal

This is a general guide based on the A certificate and the film's war and crime genres; it is intended for mature audiences only. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.

Our verdict

Bastar: The Naxal Story is a hard-hitting action-drama that dives into the Naxalite insurgency in Chhattisgarh, led by Adah Sharma's IPS Neerja Madhavan. The film's A certificate and intense subject matter make it suitable for viewers who appreciate gritty, realistic portrayals of conflict. With a focused runtime of 119 minutes, it delivers a tense narrative without unnecessary detours.