Directed by debutante director Aditya Nimbalkar, the Maddock Films and Jio Studios production triumphed at the IFFM with applause at curtain call
On the evening of August 22, 2024, Netflix’s Sector 36 had its world premiere at the prestigious Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. The film’s screening was a highly anticipated event, with star Vikrant Massey, who plays the role of Prem Singh, in attendance. As the credits rolled, the audience were 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. Directed by Aditya Nimbalkar, this intense crime thriller is produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films and Jio Studios.
Inspired by true events, Sector 36 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 Massey 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.
Addressing the audience present at the festival, *Vikrant Massey* 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.”_
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. 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.”_ Talking about Sector 36 he said, _“I feel as storytellers, someone needs to tell these stories, if not me. The idea is to have these stories be told.”_
