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Newton

  • 2017
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
22K
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Rajkummar Rao in Newton (2017)
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A government clerk on election duty in the conflict ridden jungle of Central India tries his best to conduct free and fair voting despite the apathy of security forces and the looming fear o... Read allA government clerk on election duty in the conflict ridden jungle of Central India tries his best to conduct free and fair voting despite the apathy of security forces and the looming fear of guerrilla attacks by communist rebels.A government clerk on election duty in the conflict ridden jungle of Central India tries his best to conduct free and fair voting despite the apathy of security forces and the looming fear of guerrilla attacks by communist rebels.

  • Director
    • Amit Masurkar
  • Writers
    • Amit Masurkar
    • Mayank Tewari
  • Stars
    • Rajkummar Rao
    • Pankaj Tripathi
    • Anjali Patil
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    22K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Amit Masurkar
    • Writers
      • Amit Masurkar
      • Mayank Tewari
    • Stars
      • Rajkummar Rao
      • Pankaj Tripathi
      • Anjali Patil
    • 135User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 19 wins & 38 nominations total

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    Rajkummar Rao
    Rajkummar Rao
    • Newton Kumar
    Pankaj Tripathi
    Pankaj Tripathi
    • Aatma Singh
    Anjali Patil
    Anjali Patil
    • Malko Netam
    Raghubir Yadav
    Raghubir Yadav
    • Loknath
    • (as Raghuvir Yadav)
    Mukesh Prajapati
    Mukesh Prajapati
    • Shambhoo
    Sanjay Mishra
    Sanjay Mishra
    • Election Instructor
    Krishna Singh Bisht
    • Krishna
    Onkar Das Manikpuri
    Onkar Das Manikpuri
    • Lakhma
    Danish Husain
    Danish Husain
    • Police DIG
    Pistak Gond
    • The Village Patel
    Rajman Netam
    • Aatma Singh's Translator
    Shubham Netam
    • Shubham
    Bachan Pachehra
    Bachan Pachehra
    • Newton's Father
    • (as Bachan Pachera)
    Kirti Shreeyansh Jain
    • Newton's Mother
    Maureen Elizabeth Pitz
    • Foreign Reporter
    Jawad Chat
    • Foreign Cameraperson
    Pranhita Sen
    • District Collector
    Kaushal Kumar Upadhay
    • Collector's Associate
    • Director
      • Amit Masurkar
    • Writers
      • Amit Masurkar
      • Mayank Tewari
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews135

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    8thecritiquer

    A Rarity in Bollywood

    Movies like these rarely come in Bollywood and I really applaud their marketing tactics. They released the film on the day of announcement of the film being sent for Oscars, which was a good gamble. There's no way a lot of people who have seen this movie, and made it a success, would have watched it otherwise.

    There is a much needed class and subtlety in this movie. I specially like the suggestion they made with the shopping mall scene. Nothing was said but a lot was done! Something that is a big rarity in Bollywood. The movie tackles a serious, controversial and conversation-sparking topic with extreme good care. They managed to make people laugh while making them aware about a lot of things going on in the country.

    The director needs to be applauded for this one. He has a very firm grasp on Indian culture and it's nuances. He chooses to portray it really well. No unnecessary dramatization was done. Minimalistic approach of the director makes the movie appealing. The cinematography is brilliant and refreshing.

    The screenplay is smooth and never feels abrupt nor slows down to boring at any point. The film has been edited well enough to make it an engaging 1-hour-46-minutes experience.

    When you have Rajkummar Rao in the movie, you do not doubt the acting skills but even he has bested himself with this one! The typical character nuances, speech, diction, blinking of eye, he perfected literally everything!

    Final verdict: A MUST WATCH. I really hope people would make this a bigger success (chances are scarce) so that the producers would start shifting their focus from unbearably stupid movies like Judwa 2 to classy satirical movies like this!
    10its_tanay_here

    Newton is the best work from Bollywood in 2017

    Newton is just not a brave film but perhaps the most important film of the year. It is a satirical take on Indian election process which discusses the loopholes in the system while strengthening the faith on world's largest democracy.

    A simple tale about an ambitious government officer commissioned to conduct a fair election in an isolated Naxalist/Maoist area in Chattisgarh who carries his honesty as a badge of honor. Rajkumar Rao plays the lead role and aces it - a stubborn character driven by self-righteousness who is not tainted by the corruption and cynicism that we as Indians have come to embrace, so often, so regularly. The supporting cast is equally brilliant with Pankaj Tripathi, Raghubir Yadav and Sanjay Mishra leaving a lasting impression.

    It is not a preachy movie but tries to help us understand the importance of voting and how individual opinions can collectively establish or overrun a system. Our need for an able administrator, our desire to take powers in hand, and our faith in the system while establishing an honest government all lies within our reach – by just casting the vote. To begin the change, we must take responsibility and do our bit.

    A script made of fine witty and subversive humour even when the subject is a serious one, is what makes Newton the film, so unique. It most certainly will defy gravity to fly high in the corridors of Bollywood Cinema. If possible, go watch this in theater. We as an audience rarely get a chance to watch such an absorbing movie – may be to just encourage such a genuine piece of art. Do cast your vote sensibly!
    9ketgup83

    Newton is a definite watch to bring in the change required !!!

    Now they say Bollywood has disappointed in 2017 with films like Tubelight, Jagga Jasoos, When Harry Met Sejal or a Rangoon. I would say Bollywood has matured with films like Trapped, Hindi Medium, Bareily Ki Barfi, Shubh Mangal Savdhaan and Newton. For me, cinema has to be good which should entertain me despite having a Salman Khan or Rajkumar Rao.

    Newton tells the story of an honest government officer who performs his duty to make sure there is a fair voting in the Naxalite-hit area in India.

    From the director of good comedy film Sulemaani Keeda, Amit Masurkar has taken a bold step to explore the state of voting in extremely rural and sensitive area of Chattisgarh. The film ignites the fact about the villagers who are unaware of the privileges they have to choose the leaders they want, despite having a voter ID card. The film also showcases the apathy of security forces and the hunger to get the limelight from media by high level officers.

    The script is pretty good while editing tends to gets slower though it will never bore you out. Dialogues are nice filled with humor. Background score gels well with the mood of the film. Art direction is amazing while Cinematography is splendid. The film boast of some mind-blowing performances. Rajkumar Rao hits the bull's eye with his sparkling performance. The actor steals the thunder with his dynamic acting. Pankaj Tripathi as chief commander will surprise you with admiring performance. Raghuvir Yadav is marvelous while Anjali Patil impresses with her simple yet powerful role.

    As the Newton's first law states "objects will remain in their state of motion unless a force acts to change the motion", the film gives the same message. Overall, it was a good experience for me watching a film like Netwon. Excellent 4/5
    7andrewchristianjr

    IT IS WHAT IT IS.

    "Newton" shows that following rules exactly as they are, is almost impossible in India and most people already accept that idea. The show off in front of the media, especially the foreign ones is staged exactly targeting them. Well done.
    9sahamardeep

    Every one is Newton in our society and equally powerful.it's just how you contribute

    I saw this movie yesterday and this movie has kept the momentum till end. Every one is Newton in our society and equally powerful,it's just how you contribute . whether you hold big position or just fresher Through out the movie you will see price of honesty ,Time and it's impact in our society but one who keep this as principle never fail .

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Official entry from India for the Oscars
    • Goofs
      When Malko ( Anjali Patil ) along with other staff members goes out for lunch she stops and talks with Newton ( RajKumar Rao ) in the background is seen makeshift voting Booth with "small round shaped pattern of light" in the very next shot with Newton and Loknath ( Raghuvir Yadav ) it's gone.
    • Quotes

      Aatma Singh: When spoken wearing a uniform, even a request seems like a big threat.

    • Connections
      Referenced in 63rd Jio Filmfare Awards (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Panchi Ud Gaya
      Performed by Mohan Kannan

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    • Release date
      • September 22, 2017 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • 牛頓的理想國
    • Filming locations
      • Dalli Rajhara Forest, Balod, Chhatishgarh, India
    • Production company
      • Drishyam Films
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,426
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 46m(106 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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