Bringing real-life incidents to the silver screen, director Ranjan Chandel is gearing up to release The Sabarmati Report. Featuring Vikrant Massey in the lead role, the film narrates the harrowing events of 2002 that shook the nation. As the film nears its release date, here’s everything you need to know about The Sabarmati Report.
What is the release date of Vikrant Massey’s The Sabarmati Report?
After the success of 12th Fail, Vikrant Massey is back with his new movie, The Sabarmati Report. The eagerly awaited film will be released in theaters on August 2, 2024. The film is based on the 2002 incident where 59 Hindu pilgrims returning from Ayodhya perished in a fire on the Sabarmati Express near Godhra railway station in Gujarat. The tragedy led to widespread violence and unrest across India. The Sabarmati Report aims to revisit this dark chapter with a focus on the media’s role in reporting the events.
The film’s teaser also touches on the internal politics of media organizations. In a striking moment, Samar comments, “Pura desh sach janne ke liye media ki taraf dekhta hai aur humare media sach ko dikhane se pehle apne upar baithay hue malik ko dekhte hai.” (The whole nation looks at the media to report the truth, but the media looks at their boss before showing the truth).
Vikrant Massey leads the cast as Samar Kumar, a journalist who investigates the Godhra incident. His character believes the fire was not an accident but a deliberate attack on the pilgrims. Raashii Khanna joins Massey as a fellow reporter who collaborates with him to expose the truth. Additionally, Ridhi Dogra also plays a significant role as a senior anchor.
Produced by Balaji Telefilms and Vikir Films Production, Vikrant Massey’s new movie promises to be a compelling and thought-provoking drama. It not only revisits a dark chapter in Indian history but also raises significant questions about the roles of media, politics, and justice.
