Vikrant Massey's 'Sector 36' At IIFM: Leaves Audience Teary-Eyed
As Netflix prepares the audiences to experience a spine-chilling thriller feat Vikrant Massey, Sector 36 had its world premiere at the prestigious Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.
With Vikrant on board as Prem Singh, Sector 36 explores the horrific Noida serial murders of 2006. The official report about the screening and audience reaction reveal that “the audience was left captivated, teary-eyed, and shocked, a testament to the film’s powerful storytelling and the cast’s commendable performances. The night was marked by enthusiastic applause and praises, solidifying Sector 36 as a standout highlight at the festival.”
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Inspired by true events, the film follows the harrowing tale of several children who mysteriously go missing from a slum in Sector 36. As the tension rises, a relentless police officer embarks on a chilling investigation, confronting a cunning serial killer. Vikrant and Deepak Dobriyal deliver gripping performances as Prem Singh, the elusive serial killer, and Ram Charan Pandey, the determined officer in this high-stakes game of cat and mouse, according to reviews.
Addressing the audience present at the festival, Vikrant spoke at length about the film and about playing Prem Singh. He said, “Talking about the preparation without giving away much, this was one of the few films that pushed me against the wall, it was very challenging. Although I did not have to transform physically but mentally and emotionally this film really pushed me against the wall.”
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Talking about the narrative and the need to tell stories like Sector 36 he said, “There is far more realism in films since the last 10 years. The society represents cinema and vice versa. Today because of major platforms, giants like Netflix, when we talk about Indian cinema which also comprises so many other regional cinema coming together, we are not just making films that are community specific but which are universal in nature.”
“I feel as storyteller, someone needs to tell these stories, if not me. The idea is to have these stories be told,” he said.
Directed by Aditya Nimbalkar and produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films and Jio Studios, the real-life-inspired psychological thriller will be released on September 13.
