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Nishaanchi
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| Nishaanchi | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Anurag Kashyap |
| Written by | Anurag Kashyap Ranjan Chandel Omjit Sahu |
| Produced by | Ajay Rai Ranjan Singh |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Sylvester Fonseca |
| Edited by | Aarti Bajaj |
| Music by | Anurag Saikia Manan Bhardwaj Aaishvary Thackeray Dhruv Ghanekar |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Amazon MGM Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 177 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Box office | est. ₹1 crore[2] |
Nishaanchi is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Anurag Kashyap and produced by Ajay Rai and Ranjan Singh under JAR Pictures, in association with Flip Films.[3] It stars newcomer Aaishvary Thackeray with Vedika Pinto, Monika Panwar, Kumud Mishra, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Vineet Kumar Singh in pivotal roles.[4][5]
The film was released theatrically on 19 September 2025 to mixed reviews from critics and was a box-office bomb, grossing ₹1 crore.[6]
Premise
[edit]A story of twin brothers caught between crime and conscience, where love, loss, and fate test the strength of their bond.
Cast
[edit]- Aaishvary Thackeray in a dual role as Babloo Nishaanchi and Dabloo Wafadaar Singh
- Vedika Pinto as Rangeeli Rinku, Babloo's love interest
- Monika Panwar as Manjari, Babloo and Dabloo's mother
- Kumud Mishra as Ambika Prasad
- Girish Sharma as young Ambika Prasad
- Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub as Inspector Kamal Ajeeb
- Rajesh Kumar as Bhola Pehalwan
- Durgesh Kumar as Bank Security Guard
- Shubham Tiwari as Hawa Hawai
- Sachin Singh as Druggie Prisoner
- Mukesh Bhatt as Brilliance Band Emcee
- Jameel Khan as Brilliance Band Member
- Vineet Kumar Singh as Zabardast Pehelwaan, Manjari's husband, and father to Babloo and Dabloo
- Erika Jason as Anjana (anti-social Anjana), Babloo’s fling
- Raghav Juyal
Music
[edit]| Nishaanchi | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 1 September 2025 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 50:48 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Label | Zee Music Company |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Filam Dekho" | Shashwat Dwivedi | Anurag Saikia | Madhubanti Bagchi | 3:20 |
| 2. | "Neend Bhi Teri" | Manan Bhardwaj | Manan Bhardwaj | Manan Bhardwaj | 2:43 |
| 3. | "Jhule Jhule Paalna" | Traditional | Manan Bhardwaj | Manan Bhardwaj, Prajakta Shukre, Himani Kapoor | 2:26 |
| 4. | "Birwa" | Dr Sagar | Anurag Saikia | Arijit Singh | 4:07 |
| 5. | "Pigeon Kabootar" | Aaishvary Thackeray | Aaishvary Thackeray | Bhupesh Singh | 2:30 |
| 6. | "Bhaga Bhaga Ke Maarenge" | Manan Bhardwaj | Manan Bhardwaj | Manan Bhardwaj | 2:42 |
| 7. | "Upar Wale Ne" | Pyarelal Yadav | Dhruv Ghanekar | Rahul Yadav | 4:02 |
| 8. | "Dear Country" | Pyarelal Yadav | Dhruv Ghanekar | Vijay Lal Yadav | 4:19 |
| 9. | "Reh Gaye Akele" | Manan Bhardwaj | Manan Bhardwaj | Manan Bhardwaj | 3:15 |
| 10. | "Neend Bhi Teri (Film Version)," | Manan Bhardwaj | Manan Bhardwaj | Aaishvary Thackeray | 2:43 |
| 11. | "Kanpuriya Kantaap" | Varun Grover | Dhruv Ghanekar | Alaaya & Amaala Ghanekar | 2:56 |
| 12. | "Raja Hindustani" | Pyarelal Yadav | Dhruv Ghanekar | Upendra Yadav | 4:50 |
| 13. | "Ee Manwaa" | Renu Chhibber | Nishikar Chhibber | Shreya Sundararaman, Sukanya Das, Devender Kumar | 4:50 |
| 14. | "Soja" | Manan Bhardwaj | Manan Bhardwaj | Vandana Sinha, Prajakta Shukre | 2:57 |
| 15. | "Saram Lagela" | Traditional | Dhruv Ghanekar | Kalpana Patowary | 3:08 |
| Total length: | 50:48 | ||||
Marketing
[edit]Reception
[edit]Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV rated it 3/5 stars and commented that "It brims with raw action, earthy humour and gnarled emotions that frequently unleash full-blown violence."[9] Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and stated that "The best of Anurag Kashyap has always included scenes and situations which go for the jugular, no waffling, no wasting time, but in this one, you are hard put to find those that will be stayers."[10] Rahul Desai of The Hollywood Reporter India observed that "Anurag Kashyap searches for vintage Anurag Kashyap for 176 minutes, but the patience does not pay off."[11]
Rishabh Suri of Hindustan Times gave 3 stars out of 5 and said that "Nishaanchi is Kashyap returning to familiar territory, armed with a fresh cast and his trademark mix of grit and humour. The film has moments that sparkle but also stretches that weigh it down. If you can overlook the drag, the performances and Kashyap’s eye for detail make it worth a watch, though it never quite escapes the shadow of Wasseypur."[12] Anuj Kumar of The Hindu feels that "A little off the mark, a little overdone, this unruly tale of crime and revenge feels like an indulgent tribute to the best of the filmmaker."[13] Abhishek Srivastava of The Times of India gave it 3.5 stars out of 5 and said that "‘Nishaanchi’ is not a perfect film, but it is a compelling one. The runtime is heavy, and the songs don’t stay with you, but the world Kashyap builds and the performances make it worth sitting through. It mixes crime, comedy, and family drama in a way that feels both old-school and new."[14]
Sana Farzeen of India Today rated it 3/5 stars and said that "Anurag Kashyap's 'Nishaanchi' offers a colourful mix of drama, humour and strong performances. The film's overindulgence and familiar tropes may divide audiences, but a sequel promises more twists."[15] Mayur Sanap of Rediff.com gave it 3 stars out of 5 and noted that "While Nishaanchi is not a homerun for Anurag Kashyap, there's enough joy in this audience pleaser."[16] Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in stated that "The movie has its share of wild moments, cheeky comedy and meta-asides about the influence of popular Hindi cinema. Nishaanchi benefits hugely from Kashyap’s talent for pushing actors to realise their full potential."[17]
Shubham Kulkarni of OTT Play rated it 3/5 stars and said that "Anurag Kashyap revisits gangsters and the heartland — but not as sharply as Gangs of Wasseypur. The sparks are there, the setup is solid, but Part 1 barely scratches its full potential."[18] Devesh Sharma of Filmfare gave it 3.5 stars and commented that "Nishaanchi is pure Salim-Javed drama. Newcomer Aaishvary Thackeray impresses in a double role."[19]Bollywood Hungama rated it 3/5 stars and said that "NISHAANCHI is a gritty, engaging ride that reaffirms Anurag Kashyap’s knack for blending crime, drama, and dark humour into a compelling narrative."[20]
Subhash K Jha writing for News 24 gave it 4 stars out of 5 and writes in his review that "Anurag Kashyap never fails to tell it like it is. His new film Nishaanchi—a delightful melange of brutality and tenderness—opens with a bank robbery and concludes with one of the characters feeling frightfully betrayed and compromised."[21] Titas Chowdhury of News 18 also gave 4 stars out of 5 and said that "Anurag Kashyap's Nishaanchi is wildly chaotic but there’s a method to this madness. It’s earthy, unapologetically bizarre and revels in its maximalism. Monika Panwar stands out."[22] Ganesh Aaglave of Firstpost rated it 3/5 stars and said that "With the non-linear editing and storytelling, rustic set-up and desi dialogues, Nishaanchi beautifully unfolds as a revenge crime drama with a musical touch."[23]
Sequel
[edit]A sequel titled Nishaanchi 2 was released directly on Amazon Prime Video on 14 November 2025.[24]
References
[edit]- ^ "NISHAANCHI [UA 16+]". Central Board of Film Certification. 21 August 2025. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ "Nishaanchi Box Office Collection". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ^ "Anurag Kashyap announces new film 'Nishaanchi', set to release on September 19". The Hindu. 16 June 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ "Anurag Kashyap Crime Drama 'Nishaanchi' Set for Theatrical Release With Amazon MGM Studios (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. 16 June 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ "Anurag Kashyap Announces Crime Drama 'Nishaanchi'; To Release in Cinemas in September". The Hollywood Reporter India. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ "Amazon MGM Studios drops first look of Anurag Kashyap's Nishaanchi, set to release on September 19". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ "Nishaanchi teaser: Anurag Kashyap introduces Balasaheb's grandson to Bollywood, fans get Gangs of Wasseypur vibes". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ "Nishaanchi trailer out: Aaishvary Thackeray shines in double role in Anurag Kashyap's quintessential masala film. Watch". Hindustan Times. 3 September 2025. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ Chatterjee, Saibal. "Nishaanchi Review: Retro Bollywood Meets Gangster Drama In A Classic Anurag Kashyap Film". NDTV. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Gupta, Shubhra. "Nishaanchi movie review: Watered down and tepid, Anurag Kashyap's Gangs of Kanpur lacks verve". The Indian Express. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Desai, Rahul. "'Nishaanchi' Movie Review: A Gangs of Wasseypur-Sized Hangover From Anurag Kashyap". The Hollywood Reporter India. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Suri, Rishabh. "Nishaanchi review: Anurag Kashyap's new bullet, fired from the same Wasseypur gun, almost hits the target". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Kumar, Anuj. "'Nishaanchi' movie review: Anurag Kashyap returns with Gangs of Kanpur, sprays idioms and bullets". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Srivastava, Abhishek. "Nishaanchi Movie Review: Anurag Kashyap's return to familiar ground is both heavy and engaging". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Farzeen, Sana. "Nishaanchi review: A punchy potboiler weighed down by Anurag Kashyap's indulgence". India Today. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Sanap, Mayur. "Nishaanchi Review: Wasseypur Lite". Rediff.com. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Ramnath, Nandini. "'Nishaanchi' review: Saga of identical squabbling twins misses its mark". Scroll.in. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Kulkarni, Shubham. "Nishaanchi Review: Half a Anurag Kashyap film, half a promise for the sequel ft. Aaishvary Thackeray". OTT Play. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Sharma, Devesh. "Nishaanchi Movie Review: Hits The Bullseye". Filmfare. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood. "Nishaanchi Movie Review: NISHAANCHI is a gritty, engaging ride". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Jha, Subhash K. "Nishaanchi Review: Anurag Kashyap's sharpshooter is brutal, tender and no pretender". News 24. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Chowdhury, Titas. "Nishaanchi Review: Anurag Kashyap, Aaishvary Thackeray's Gangs Of Wasseypur-Esque Film Is A Love Letter To Bollywood". News 18. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Aaglave, Ganesh. "Nishaanchi movie review: Aaishvary Thackeray shines in Anurag Kashyap's entertaining and rustic crime drama". Firstpost. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ "'Nishaanchi' 1 & 2: Anurag Kashyap's Two-Part Epic Premieres on Prime Video". The Hollywood Reporter India. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
External links
[edit]- Nishaanchi at IMDb