2020 Delhi
| 2020 Delhi | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Devendra Malviya |
| Written by | Devendra Malviya |
| Story by | Devendra Malviya |
| Produced by | Nandkishor Malviya Ashu Malviya Amit Malviya |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Kartik Kumar Bhagat |
| Edited by | Sayyed Faraaz |
Production company | Midas Touch Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Box office | 2.25Cr[1] |
2020 Delhi is an Indian Hindi-language feature film released on 14 November 2025.[2] Directed by Devendra Malviya and produced by Nandkishore Malviya, Ashu Malviya, and Amit Malviya, the film is made under the banner of Midas Touch Films.[3][4][5][6][7] It features an ensemble cast including Brijendra Kala, Samar Jai Singh, Bhupesh Singh, Siddharth Bhardwaj, Devendra Maalviya, Chetan Sharma, Akashdeep Arora, Diksha Asthana, Vicky Yadav, and others.[8][9] The film is India’s first one-shot feature film—shot entirely in a single continuous take.[10][11]
Cast
- Chetan Sharma as Akshay
- Akashdeep Arora as Javed Mansoori
- Samar Jai Singh as Shabhu Tiwari
- Siddharth Bhardwaj as Sanjay Raaj
- Brijendra Kala as Radheshyam Nasa
- Devendra Maalviya as Sooraj Paal
- Bhupesh Singh as Ahmadullah Khan
- Vicky Yadav as Md. Samad
- Amit Jha as Mangalnath
- Diksha Asthana as Rukhsana
Plot
2020 Delhi unfolds in real-time during the politically and communally volatile days of the Delhi riots of 2020, sparked amid nationwide protests against the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) and heightened global attention during the Namaste Trump event.
As the city descends into chaos, Akshay and Javed, who are from different walks of life, find themselves trapped together in an abandoned factory. They are initially distrustful of each other due to religious differences. They see a local politician, Sanjay Raaj, bringing grenades to the riots. Eventually a police officer confronts the politician.
Production
The film was conceptualized in 2020 and draws inspiration from the real-life events surrounding the Delhi riots of February 2020. It was filmed entirely in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, over a two-month period. The production’s most distinctive feature is its execution as a one-shot film, requiring precise choreography and coordination.[12][13][14][15]The film’s score is composed by Saurabh Mehta.
Release
2020 Delhi was originally set to release on 2nd February 2025, right before the 2025 Delhi Legislative Assembly election but this timing was challenged by Indian National Congress politician Abhishek Singhvi.[16][17][18] The movie was re-scheduled for release in theatres across India on 14 November 2025.[2]
Reception
Abhishek Srivastava writing for The Times of India said the movie "is more noise than nuance" and gave it 2.5 out of 5 stars.[19]
References
- ^ "2020 Delhi (2025)". Sacnilk. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ a b "2020 Delhi (2025) - Movie | Reviews, Cast & Release Date in Delhi". BookMyShow. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "विवादों में फंसी ' 2020 दिल्ली ' फिल्म , ट्रेलर रिलीज़ होते ही मचा बवाल, कांग्रेस कर रही बैन की मांग". Zee News Hindi. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ "दिल्ली दंगों की अनकही कहानी, फिल्म '2020 दिल्ली' में हुईं बयां, ट्रेलर ने खड़े किए रोंगटे". News 18. 24 January 2025. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
- ^ "Row over film on 2020 Delhi riots ahead of polls. Director says 'no involvement of BJP in film'". The print. 2 February 2025. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ^ "Delhi 2020 Released: फिल्म 'दिल्ली 2020' नहीं होगी रिलीज! प्रोड्यूसर ने कहा- हम बिना सर्टिफिकेट…". Patrika. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
- ^ "2020 Delhi Movie: दिल्ली दंगों पर आधारित फिल्म के खिलाफ दायर याचिका खारिज". Naidunia. 3 February 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ "2020 Delhi Trailer Out: Brijendra Kala Starrer Unveils The Untold Truths Of The Delhi Riots". ABPlive. 25 January 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
- ^ "2020 Delhi team breaks silence on Congress wanting to stop the film's release". India Today. February 2025. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
- ^ "रिलीज से पहले ही विवादों में घिरी इंदौर के फिल्म मेकर की '2020 दिल्ली'! बैन करने की याचिका खारिज". Zee Madhya Pradesh Chhattisgarh. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ^ "'2020 Dehli' a social thriller based on Delhi riots, goes on floor". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ "'2020 Delhi' की रिलीज पर फैसला सुरक्षित, राजधानी में हुए दंगों पर आधारित है फिल्म". TV9 Bharatvarsh. 31 January 2025. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ "Delhi HC dismisses Sharjeel Imam's petition challenging release of film, 2020 Delhi, based on Delhi riots". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ^ "High court sends notice to Centre, CBFC on Delhi riots movie". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ "कश्मीर और केरल के बाद खुलेगी '2020 दिल्ली' की फाइल, ट्रेलर ने खड़े किए रोंगटे". India Tv. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ "Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, Congress urges EC to defer release of movie '2020 Delhi' based on communal riots". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ "Prevent release of 'divisive' film based on 2020 Delhi riots, Abhishek Singhvi urges EC". The Hindu. 27 January 2025. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Delhi 2020 won't be released without a CBFC certificate, producers assure High Court". The Indian Express. February 2025. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
- ^ Srivastava, Abhishek (13 November 2025). "2020 Delhi Movie Review: A film that says a lot yet struggles to make a point". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
External links
- 2020 Delhi at IMDb
- 2020 Delhi at Book My Show