⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)

Critics have hailed the film as an "acting masterclass," particularly praising the chemistry and tension between Manoj Bajpayee and Neena Gupta.

Beyond the thrills, the movie explores emotional themes of loss, betrayal, and the consequences of past actions.

What follows is a masterclass in tension. At the station, Nikhil encounters the no-nonsense Police Inspector Arun Kamble (Manoj Bajpayee in a double role—a clever narrative twist) and his junior, Inspector Sohani (Sachin Khedekar). The film transforms into a psychological chess match. Nikhil must navigate a web of manipulation, evidence suppression, and personal demons to survive the night. The plot twists repeatedly, revealing that no one—not the victim, not the police, and not the protagonist—is entirely innocent.

In a movie titled "Dial 100," sound is paramount. The ringing of a phone becomes a motif of dread throughout the film. The

Despite mixed opinions on the language, the movie was a success on digital platforms. It trended in the top 10 on Netflix for several weeks, introducing Marathi cinema to a pan-Indian and international audience.

Cinematographer Kaushal Shah uses a muted, blue-gray color palette to reflect the moral ambiguity of the night. The camera often lingers on faces, capturing micro-expressions of deceit and fear. The police station itself becomes a character—a labyrinth of fluorescent lights, dingy corridors, and ringing telephones that trap Nikhil in a nightmare.

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James is a musician and writer from Scotland. An avid synth fan, sound designer, and coffee drinker. Sometimes found wandering around Europe with an MPC in hand.

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