Despatch

<p>As news shifts to the digital realm, seasoned crime journalist Joy finds himself teetering on the edge of obsolescence. Resolute in his pursuit to uncover the next major story while navigating the complexities of his personal life, Joy embarks on an unyielding journey through the depths of Mumbai, revealing its most shadowy secrets. While doing his journalism, Joy gets to know about a big secret putting his life in danger. The project began in 2016 after extensive research into crime journalism in particular and the Mumbai underworld. The film was directed by , known for his critically acclaimed works such as and . Behl also co-wrote the screenplay with Ishani Banerjee and Vipin Agnihotri. was cast as a crime journalist. The film was screened at the and later at the in , where it received praise for its storytelling and performances. The official teaser of the film was released in November 2022 and the trailer came out on 3 December 2024. Dhaval Roy of rated it 3 out of 5 stars and wrote ” is effective in its depiction of crime journalism and explores the value of information that can save or end lives. Despite its pace and sombre vein, it’s a worthy one-time watch.” Subhash K Jha of rated 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote ” is a film that commands our uninterrupted attention and eventually, our respect for being what it is.”</p>