Santosh

A slow-burn, morally complex police procedural that immerses you in a grim, corrupt world, leaving a lingering sense of unease.

Directed by

Sandhya Suri

Genres

Thriller, Crime, Drama

Starring

Shahana Goswami, Sunita Rajwar, Naval Shukla

Tagline

Nothing is more dangerous than following orders.

Overview

A government scheme sees newly widowed Santosh inherit her husband’s job as a police constable in the rural badlands of Northern India. When a low-caste girl is found raped and murdered, she is pulled into the investigation under the wing of charismatic feminist inspector Sharma.

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and earnest. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Corruption, justice, class, guilt

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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