Sector 36 is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller directed by Aditya Nimbalkar, marking his directorial debut. The film is inspired by the 2006 Nithari serial murders in Noida, India, and is currently streaming on Netflix.​

Plot Overview

Set in Delhi’s Sector 36, the narrative follows Inspector Ram Charan Pandey, a corrupt police officer who becomes entangled in a chilling investigation when several children go missing. As the case unfolds, he confronts Prem Singh, a psychopathic killer with a disturbing past. The film delves into themes of systemic corruption, social inequality, and the horrors lurking beneath society’s surface.​

Cast and Crew

• Director: Aditya Nimbalkar
• Writer: Bodhayan Roychaudhury
• Producers: Dinesh Vijan, Jyoti Deshpande
• Production Companies: Maddock Films, Jio Studios
• Distributor: Netflix​

Main Cast:

• Vikrant Massey as Prem Singh
• Deepak Dobriyal as Inspector Ram Charan Pandey
• Akash Khurana as Balbir Singh Bassi
• Darshan Jariwala as DCP Jawahar Rastogi
• Baharul Islam as Bhupen Saikia
• Ipshita Chakraborty Singh as Vaidehi “Vedu” Pandey​

Release and Reception

Sector 36 premiered at the 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne on August 18, 2024, and was released globally on Netflix on September 13, 2024. The film received mixed reviews, with critics praising the performances of Massey and Dobriyal but noting shortcomings in the screenplay and pacing. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 47% approval rating based on 19 reviews, with a 70% audience score.​

Themes and Highlights

The film explores the dark underbelly of society, highlighting issues such as child exploitation, systemic corruption, and the apathy of authorities. It portrays the psychological trauma of the antagonist, offering a glimpse into the making of a serial killer. The narrative also critiques the societal structures that enable such horrors to persist.​

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