Gandhi Talks
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Indian cinema rarely sees experiments like this. “Gandhi Talks” is a “Silent Movie”—meaning there are no spoken dialogues—but it speaks louder than most action films. Directed by Kishor Pandurang Belekar, this dark comedy thriller relies entirely on the acting of two legends, Vijay Sethupathi and Arvind Swami, and the magical background score of A.R. Rahman.
About the Movie – The Plot
💡 Did You Know?
Why is it Silent?
Director Kishor Pandurang Belekar believes: “Violence, power, and money make noise. But truth and honesty are always silent.” The title actually refers to the Gandhi on the currency note—because in this movie, money speaks louder than words!
🎬 Fun Fact: The director spent 25 years perfecting this script, acting out every scene himself to ensure the story worked without a single spoken word.
The movie is a satirical take on society, money, and corruption. The title “Gandhi Talks” refers to the image of Mahatma Gandhi on the Indian Rupee note—because in this world, money speaks the loudest. The story revolves around two contrasting characters: Mahadev (Vijay Sethupathi), a struggling unemployed man desperate for money, and Boseman (Arvind Swami), a wealthy businessman who is actually drowning in debt. Their lives crash into each other when Mahadev decides to rob Boseman’s house. What follows is a hilarious and tense cat-and-mouse game involving a thief (Siddharth Jadhav) and a sweet love interest (Aditi Rao Hydari). Without a single word spoken, the film explores how greed drives people crazy.
Cast and Crew
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The Lead Duo: Vijay Sethupathi (as Mahadev) and Arvind Swami (as Boseman). Watching these two giants act with just expressions is a treat.
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The Heroine: Aditi Rao Hydari (as Gayatri). She brings grace and emotion to the silence.
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Comedy Element: Siddharth Jadhav (as the Thief) provides great comic relief.
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Director: Kishor Pandurang Belekar.
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The “Voice” of the Film: A.R. Rahman. Since there are no dialogues, Rahman’s background score acts as the script, guiding the audience’s emotions from fear to laughter.
Release Date and Details
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Theatrical Release: The movie was released worldwide on January 30, 2026.
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Genre: Silent Film / Dark Comedy / Satire.
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Running Time: 2 hours 8 minutes.
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Language: released as a “Silent Film” with title cards in Tamil, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.
OTT Release Date & Platform
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OTT Platform: The digital rights have been bagged by Zee5.
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Expected Release: Reports suggest that Zee5 will premiere the movie by late February or early March 2026, likely after a 4-week theatrical run.
Tips for Audiences
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Patience is Key: It takes about 10-15 minutes to get used to the “no dialogue” style. Don’t check your phone; focus on the actors’ eyes.
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Listen to the Music: A.R. Rahman has used different instruments to represent different characters. Pay attention to the sound design.
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It’s Funny: Don’t expect a serious art film. It has plenty of slapstick comedy and “Tom & Jerry” style chase sequences.
