| Mercy | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Mitul Patel |
| Written by | Mitul Patel |
| Starring | Adil Hussain Raj Vasudeva Niharica Raizada |
| Music by | Kingshuk Chakravarthy |
| Cinematography | Karthik Mallur |
| Edited by | Sanjay Ingle |
Production company | Ever Clear Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Mercy is a 2025 Hindi-language drama film directed by Mitul Patel. The film stars Adil Hussain, Raj Vasudeva and Niharica Raizada in lead roles.[2]
The film is based on the subject of passive euthanasia and explores the emotional and ethical complexities surrounding end-of-life decisions.[3]
Plot[edit | edit source]
The film follows Shekhar on a silent Christmas Eve as he struggles with the agonizing decision of whether to end his mother's life. [4]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Adil Hussain
- Raj Vasudeva
- Niharica Raizada
- Aparna Ghoshal
- Kunal Bhan
- Azinkya Mishra
- Ajay Dutta
Production[edit | edit source]
The film marks the directorial debut of Mitul Patel and is produced by Ever Clear Films.[5]
Release[edit | edit source]
Mercy is scheduled to be released theatrically in India on 24 April 2026.[6][7]
Reception[edit | edit source]
The film has been shown at international film festivals including the UK Asian Film Festival and Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, where it received positive responses. Mercy also won Best International Feature Film at the 2025 London Independent Film Festival (LIFF) and won Best Actor and Best Debutante Director at the 18th Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF) 2026.[8] [9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Mercy, starring Raj Vasudeva and Adil Hussain, to premiere at the UK Asian Film Festival in London". Wion. 5 May 2025. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
- ↑ News18, Entertainment Desk (29 April 2025). "Adil Hussain's Mercy explores love and letting go at UK Asian Film Fest debut". Retrieved 1 April 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ Mid-Day (27 March 2026). "Adil Hussain's Mercy locks release date, first look to be attached with Dhurandhar 2". Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ Amar Ujala, Entertainment Desk (27 March 2026). "इच्छामृत्यु पर आधारित 'मर्सी' की पहली झलक आई सामने" (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ Filmfare, Editorial Team (27 March 2026). "First glimpse of Adil Hussain's Mercy to drop with Dhurandhar: The Revenge". Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ Times of India, Entertainment Desk (27 March 2026). "Adil Hussain's 'Mercy' release date OUT". Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ Times of India, Entertainment Desk (27 March 2026). "Adil Hussain's 'Mercy' first look details". Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ Times of India, Entertainment Desk (25 September 2025). "Adil Hussain says Mercy captures emotional complexity with honesty and grace". Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/mercy-first-glimpse-releases-dhurandhar-revenge-ahead-april-24-theatrical-debut/