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{{short description|2024 Indian film by Kanu Behl}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2025}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Despatch
| image = Despatch (film).jpg
| caption = Official release poster
| director = [[Kanu Behl]]
| writer = Kanu Behl<br>Ishani Banerjee
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Manoj Bajpayee]]
* [[Shahana Goswami]]
}}
| cinematography = Siddharth Diwan
| editing = Samarth Dixit
| runtime = 151 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| producer = [[Ronnie Screwvala]]
| studio = [[RSVP Movies]]
| distributor = [[ZEE5]]
| released = {{Film date|2024|11|21|IFFI|2024|12|13|df=y}}
}}
'''''Despatch''''' is an Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[crime drama]] film directed by [[Kanu Behl]]. The film is produced by [[Ronnie Screwvala]] under [[RSVP Movies]] and it stars [[Manoj Bajpayee]] and [[Shahana Goswami]] in lead roles.<ref>{{cite web|date=22 November 2024|title=Despatch teaser: Manoj Bajpayee faces threats to 'pack up and go home' but stands firm, awaiting the 'story' to break|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/despatch-teaser-manoj-bajpayee-faces-threatens-to-pack-up-and-go-home-but-stands-firm-awaiting-the-story-to-break-9682869/|website=The Indian Express|access-date=22 November 2024|archive-date=23 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241123020451/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/despatch-teaser-manoj-bajpayee-faces-threatens-to-pack-up-and-go-home-but-stands-firm-awaiting-the-story-to-break-9682869/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Despatch'' was released on 13 December 2024 on [[ZEE5]], and received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web |date=22 November 2024 |title=Despatch OTT release date: Here's when and where to watch Manoj Bajpayee's thriller drama|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/despatch-ott-release-date-when-and-where-to-watch-manoj-bajpayees-thriller-drama-watch-teaser/7a926a437d885|website=OTT Play}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=22 November 2024|title="It was a unique experience": Shahana Goswami on working with Kanu Behl, Manoj Bajpayee in 'Despatch'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/it-was-unique-experience-shahana-goswami-on-working-with-kanu-behl-manoj-bajpayee-in-despatch/articleshow/115547476.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=22 November 2024|archive-date=22 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241122065947/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/it-was-unique-experience-shahana-goswami-on-working-with-kanu-behl-manoj-bajpayee-in-despatch/articleshow/115547476.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> It was showcased as a special presentation at the [[International Film Festival of India]] and the [[Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image|MAMI Mumbai Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web |date=20 November 2024 |title=ZEE5 Originals 'Despatch' and 'Vikkatakavi' to screen at IFFI 2024|url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/other/zee5-originals-despatch-and-vikkatakavi-to-screen-at-iffi-2024/ar-AA1ukD9M|website=Mid-Day}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=18 November 2024|title=ZEE5s Manoj Bajpayee starrer Despatch and Telugu Series Vikkatakavi to premiere at IFFI 2024|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/zee5s-manoj-bajpayee-starrer-despatch-telugu-series-vikkatakavi-premiere-iffi-2024/|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=22 November 2024|archive-date=17 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241117023303/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/zee5s-manoj-bajpayee-starrer-despatch-telugu-series-vikkatakavi-premiere-iffi-2024/|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Plot ==
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, he gets to know about a big secret putting his life in danger.

== Cast ==

* [[Manoj Bajpayee]] as Joy Bag
* [[Shahana Goswami]] as Shweta Bag
* Arrchita Agarwaal as Prerna Prakash
* Anand Alkunte as S.I Bhonsle
* Riju Bajaj as Tarun Khaitan
* Purnendu Bhattacharya as Mallick
* [[Prithvik Pratap]] as Jeethu Vishwas
* Veena Mehta as Joy's Mother
* [[Ajay Purkar]] as Prasad
* Purnima Rathod as Mrs. Verma
* [[Parvati Sehgal]] as Varsha Rajput
* [[Rii Sen|Rituparna Sen]] as Noori Rai (as Rii Sen)
* [[Mamik Singh]] as Silva
* [[Kabir Sadanand]] as Wadhwa

== Production ==

=== Development ===
The project began in 2016 after extensive research into crime journalism in particular and the Mumbai underworld.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kanu Behl Talks About 'Despatch' and Unveiling the World of Journalism |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/interviews/kanu-behl-talks-about-despatch-and-unveiling-the-world-of-journalism |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=The Hollywood Reporter India |language=en}}</ref> The film was directed by [[Kanu Behl]], known for his critically acclaimed works such as ''[[Titli (2014 film)|Titli]]'' and ''Agra''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-12-15 |title=It's a myth that people don't want to talk about sexuality, says Kanu Behl |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/its-a-myth-that-people-dont-want-to-talk-about-sexuality-says-kanu-behl/articleshow/106019511.cms |access-date=2024-12-05 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-10-20 |title=Is Kanu Behl's film Despatch, starring Manoj Bajpayee, based on slain journalist J Dey's life? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/is-kanu-behls-film-despatch-starring-manoj-bajpayee-based-on-slain-journalist-j-deys-life/articleshow/114394266.cms |access-date=2024-12-05 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Behl also co-wrote the screenplay with Ishani Banerjee. [[Manoj Bajpayee]] was cast as a crime journalist.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-10-29 |title=Cinema an opportunity to have a conversation: Kanu Behl on exploring power nexus in 'Despatch' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/cinema-an-opportunity-to-have-a-conversation-kanu-behl-on-exploring-power-nexus-in-despatch/articleshow/114733431.cms |access-date=2024-12-05 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

=== Release ===
The film was screened at the [[Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image|MAMI Mumbai Film Festival]] and later at the [[International Film Festival of India]] in [[Goa]], 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.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-12-03 |title='Despatch' trailer: Manoj Bajpayee's crime journalist ventures into troubled waters in this investigative thriller |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/despatch-trailer-manoj-bajpayees-crime-journalist-ventures-into-troubled-waters-in-this-investigative-thriller/article68941968.ece |access-date=2024-12-05 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=2024-12-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241204054213/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/despatch-trailer-manoj-bajpayees-crime-journalist-ventures-into-troubled-waters-in-this-investigative-thriller/article68941968.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Reception ==
The film received mixed-to-negative reviews form critics.

Dhaval Roy of [[The Times of India|Times of India]] rated it 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "''Despatch'' 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."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Despatch Review : Manoj Bajpayee anchors and shines in this slow but gritty thriller |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/despatch/ottmoviereview/116184152.cms |access-date=2024-12-13 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

Subhash K Jha of [[Times Now]] rated 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "''Despatch'' is a film that commands our uninterrupted attention and eventually, our respect for being what it is."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-11 |title=Despatch Movie Review: Manoj Bajpayee's Year Ender Leaves Us With Much Food For Thought |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/despatch-movie-review-manoj-bajpayee-year-ender-leaves-us-with-much-food-for-thought-review-116204325 |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=Times Now |language=en |archive-date=2024-12-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241211074316/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/despatch-movie-review-manoj-bajpayee-year-ender-leaves-us-with-much-food-for-thought-review-116204325 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|15260176}}
* [https://www.zee5.com/movies/details/despatch/0-0-1z5658028 Despatch] on [[ZEE5]]

[[Category:Hindi-language thriller films]]
[[Category:2024 Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:2024 Indian films]]
[[Category:ZEE5 original films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Indian thriller films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:2024 direct-to-video films]]

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