Shastra- Indian cyber crime has been increasing on an impressive measure, which has motivated Kartavya Shah to produce this Gujarati language cyber drama that tracks a policeman (Chetan Dhanani) that tracks a hacking gang (Puja Joshi, Deep Vaidya) engaged in thieving critical information.
Landing in theaters on May 1, 2025, this nail-biter of a film dives into the dark underbelly of cybercrime, where ACP Raghav must navigate a perilous world of virtual threats to hunt down criminals who are always one step ahead of the law. With its gripping narrative and current, relevant social issue, Shastra has become an immediate runaway hit and one of the biggest runaway hits in new Gujarati cinema. Along with winning a favorable audience and critical review, critics have been thrilled over the film’s engaging story arc and powerful performances.
The audience scored it 3.5 out of 5, highlighting its unpredictable peaks and valleys, and the sizzling chemistry between the two lead actors. The film’s soundtrack, composed by Mehul Surti, features the lovely garba number “Gheli Thai Jaaun” which should become a favorite during this year’s Navratri festivities. If you’re in the mood for mind-blowing, adventure-filled theatricality with an incisive take on the contemporary landscape, Shastra is not to be missed. Brown’s exploration of the intersection between cyber threat and moral justice speaks volumes to today’s audiences, making it one of this year’s best dangerous turn movies at the box office that you should be watching right now.