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Release

Friday, 15 May 2026

Language

Hindi

Genre

Drama,Thriller,Crime

Runtime

1h 57m

Certificate

UA16+

Dharpakad is a Gujarati crime thriller released on 15 May 2026, directed by Anish Shah. Recognised as India's first feature film built around the dangerous phenomenon of digital arrest scams, it is both a gripping thriller and a timely cautionary tale for modern audiences across the country. Starcast: Malhar Thakar leads the film in a powerful, emotionally charged performance as a son determined to rescue his father. Shruhad Goswami plays a pivotal role in the unfolding drama. Prashant Barot, Pratik Rathod, and Jay Bhatt round out the cast with strong supporting turns. The Plot & Characters: Set in Ahmedabad, the story follows an ordinary middle-class family whose life is shattered when a man posing as a law enforcement officer traps the father in a digital arrest — psychologically imprisoning him through video calls and extorting money under fabricated legal threats. As fear grips the family, the son refuses to surrender. He ventures into the dangerous world of cybercriminals, racing against time to expose the fraud and free his father from an invisible cage. The film builds tension methodically, grounding its thriller mechanics in a deeply human family drama. Dharpakad is a must-watch for every Indian family navigating the digital age — a film that entertains while delivering an urgent warning about the scams lurking behind every screen.