A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
January 22, 2021
Original Title:
Machaan
Genres:
Drama
Production Companies:
Anshi Films
Catfish Media
Production Countries:
India
Ratings / Certifications:
IN: UA
Runtime: 124
Bhola, a good Samaritan from a small town of Sabalpur, is diagnosed with AIDS. A village man Madhav who is jealous of Bhola's reputation spreads the rumour that AIDS is a deadly contagious disease that happens to immoral people. That propels the villagers to desert Bhola. When Bhola attempts to meet his family, Madhav leads a group of fire-breathing villagers to drive him away from their village, which results in terrifying consequences. Will the villagers ever open their eyes to the truth or will they wallow in their obnoxious blind beliefs?
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