Sector 36 is an Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film set to release on Netflix on September 13, 2024. It is directed by Aditya Nimbalkar from a screenplay by Bodhayan Roychaudhury. The film tells the story of a man who kidnaps and kills innocent children, and a cop who gets entangled in this case, which endangers his own family.
The film is inspired by the true serial murders of innocent children in Nithari village of Noida, also known as the Nithari killings. The revelation of this case in 2006 shook the nation, as the brutality of the crime was gradually exposed by national media.
The film is produced by Maddock Films and Jio Studios, with Dinesh Vijan and Jyoti Deshpande as producers. Sector 36 stars Vikrant Massey as Prem Singh and Deepak Dobriyal as Inspector Ram Charan Pandey. Akash Khurana, Darshan Jariwala, Baharul Islam, and Ipshita Chakraborty Singh also play important roles.
When will Sector 36 movie be released?
The first trailer for the film came out on September 5, 2024. Since then, there has been growing intrigue for this film, especially as the lead actor Vikrant Massey has become a popular name after the super hit rag-to-riches film 12th Fail, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
Sector 36 will be released on Netflix on September 13, 2024. It was premiered in the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne on August 22, 2024. Viewers in the United States can watch the film with a subscription which ranges from $6.99 to $22.99 a month, depending on the package you pick.
At $6.99 one can get access to the full library and stream it on an ad-supported standard video quality. But a $22.99 package gives you the option for streaming at Ultra HD without ads on six devices.
Here's the release time schedule of the film:
What to expect from Sector 36?
From the trailer, it appears the film will present a sinister cat-and-mouse story between a cop and a serial killer. The serial killer Prem Singh is portrayed by Vikrant Massey, an actor known for his subtle and sharp acting. Deepak Dobriyal, known for his brilliant comedic timing, plays Inspector Ram Charan Pandey.
The film is loosely based on the Nithari killings, which came into the spotlight in 2006. Several children from the Nithari village, nearby Noida sector 31, had gone missing. The police were accused of incompetence and corruption during the investigation, leading to violence between the victims' relatives and the authorities.
Noida businessman Moninder Singh Pandher and his servant Surinder Koli were arrested for the murders and sentenced to death. However, in 2023, the court acquitted them, citing a lack of evidence and improper investigation.
A September 8, 2024, clip shows Prem Singh casually drinking and talking to his family but somehow manages to give a creepy and murderous vibe. Vikrant Massey's character Prem Singh might be inspired by Surinder Koli.
Netflix is known for getting serial killer stories right, be it documentary or fiction. Fans can keep their expectation high as acting powerhouses like Massey and Dobriyal are attached to the project.
Who is in the cast of Sector 36?
- Vikrant Massey as Prem Singh
- Deepak Dobriyal as Inspector Ram Charan Pandey
- Akash Khurana
- Darshan Jariwala as Dy SP Rastogi
- Baharul Islam
- Ipshita Chakraborty Singh
- Ajeet Singh as Pathak
- Deepak Rai as Jail superintendent
- Mahadev Singh Lakhawat as Const. Bishnoi
Sector 36 will be released on Netflix on September 13, 2024.