Siya

Siya, a small town girl, rises against the corrupt system to fight for justice. She battles against all difficulties and initiates a movement. Will she be able to bring justice for all?

September 16

2022

Release Date

Hindi, Tamil, Telugu,
Malayalam

Language

57 minutes

1 hour

Running Time

Cast

Stephen Alexander

Rudra Pratap Singh Chaudhary

Dev Chauhan

Madhvendra Jha

Anuradha Kalia

Shubham Kumar

Lajjawati Mishra

Nidhi Mishra

Ansh Pandey

Pooja Pandey

Yogesh Pandey

Yogesh Pandey

Rohit Pathak

Ambrish Saxena

Rajshree Seem

Aradhya Sen

Poornima Sharma

Rudra Singh

3.5

5/5

Average Rating

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OH Review

5/5

Siya: A Gripping Tale of Injustice and Power Play

Plot:

Siya is a story of a young girl who suffers at the hands of powerful men in her village after being brutally raped. Despite facing obstacles and threats, she fights for justice with the help of a lawyer and her family. The film is based on real-life incidents and highlights the rampant abuse of power and flawed justice system in India.

Acting:

Pooja Pandey delivers a brilliant performance as Siya, portraying the vulnerable yet determined character with utmost sincerity. Vineet Kumar Singh shines as the lawyer who supports her in her fight for justice. The supporting cast also does a great job in bringing the story to life.

Cinematography:

The cinematography by Rafey Mahmood and Subhransu Kumar Das is outstanding, with a perfect blend of picturesque and moving shots. It captures the raw reality of the lawless village where the story is set, without being too graphic.

Direction:

Manish Mundra's debut film Siya is a hard-hitting and gritty portrayal of the atrocities faced by rape survivors in India. He handles the sensitive subject matter with great sensitivity and sensibility, without resorting to sensationalism. The film remains grounded in reality while offering a powerful message against abuse of power and corruption.

Overall:

Siya is a must-watch film that offers a realistic, honest portrayal of real-life incidents. The film is a gripping tale of injustice and power play that will leave you shaken and moved. It is a reminder that the fight against abuse of power and corruption is ongoing and requires constant vigilance.

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