Coat (film) explained

Coat
Director:Akshay Ditti
Producer:Kumar Abhishek
Arpit Garg
Pinnu Singh
Cinematography:Yogesh M. Koli
Editing:Sanjay Sankla
Music:Vardan Singh
Hriju Roy
Studio:Arpit Garg and Brandex Entertainment
perfect Time Pictures
Black Panthers Movies LTD.
Runtime:123 minutes
Country:India
Language:Hindi

Coat is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Akshay Ditti. Produced by Pinnu Singh, Arpit Garg, Kumar Abhishek and Shiv Aryan, the film stars Sanjay Mishra, Vivaan Shah, Pooja Pandey and Sonal Jha. The film was released theatrically on 26 May 2023.[1]

Plot

Madho and his father are pig farmers, of a low caste are not respected by the other villagers. One day he sees a foreigner being respected and because of his expensive coat. Determined Madho tries to acquire a coat that he cannot afford.

Production

Filming

Principal photography of the film commenced on 18 November 2018[2] and On 24 April 2019, entire shooting of the film has been wrapped up[3]

Reception

Critical response

Archika Khurana of The Times of India wrote "This 123-minute film manages to capture the essence of hope, perseverance, and self-discovery, depicting the struggles and aspirations of a young boy determined to overcome societal limitations and earn the respect he rightfully deserves".[4] Sakshi Pandey of Amar Ujala says "If such films are promoted and released properly, then definitely the audience can come to watch the film in cinema houses".[5] A critic from Nava Bharat wrote "Akshay Ditti's direction is amazing. He has effectively presented every scene. Coat is a cinema to watch, a cinema to learn from".[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: From Coat to The Hunt of Veerappan, top OTT releases and movies to watch this weekend . 5 August 2023. CNBC TV18. en. 25 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230806073212/https://www.cnbctv18.com/entertainment/from-coat-to-the-hunt-of-veerappan-top-ott-releases-and-movies-to-watch-this-weekend-17443061.htm . 6 August 2023.
  2. Web site: महादलितों के संघर्ष पर आधारित 'कोट' फिल्म की तुंगी में चल रही शूटिंग . 18 November 2018. Dainik Bhaskar. hi. 25 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230825145547/https://www.bhaskar.com/shooting-in-tungi-of-39coat39-film-based-on-the-struggle-of-mahadalitas-024019-3221057.html/ . 25 August 2023.
  3. Web site: Sanjay Mishra and Vivan Shah wrapped Last schedule of 'Coat' . 24 April 2019. punekarnews.in. en. 25 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20190622024616/http://www.punekarnews.in/sanjay-mishra-and-vivan-shah-wrapped-last-schedule-of-coat/ . 22 June 2019.
  4. Web site: Coat Movie Review: A genuine attempt to depict the complexities of caste-based prejudice, but the execution falls short . 3 August 2023. The Times of India. en. 25 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230817013230/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/coat/movie-review/102393212.cms?from=mdr . 17 August 2023.
  5. Web site: Coat Movie Review: विवान आखिर बन ही गए अदाकारी के 'शाह', नसीर के बेटे की ये फिल्म भीतर तक झकझोर देगी . 5 August 2023. Amar Ujala. hi. 25 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230824120252/https://www.amarujala.com/entertainment/movie-review/coat-movie-review-film-directed-by-akshay-ditti-vivaan-shah-sanjay-mishra-read-here-2023-08-05 . 24 August 2023.
  6. Web site: Coat Movie Reviewसमाज में बरसों से पनप रहे उंच-नीच और भेदभाव की भावना को बखूभी दर्शाती है संजय मिश्र की ये फिल्म . 4 August 2023. Nava Bharat. hi. 25 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230805101047/https://www.enavabharat.com/entertainment/movies/sanjay-mishra-starrer-coat-is-a-eye-opening-story-of-hypocrisy-in-the-society-with-respect-to-caste-and-creed-coat-movie-review-784877/ . 5 August 2023.