Pippa (2023) Movie Details, Cast, Crew, Story, Release Date & Latest Updates
Pippa (2023) Movie Details, Cast, Crew, Story, Release Date & Latest Updates
Pippa (2023) is one of the most awaited War, Drama films in Hindi cinema, bringing together a talented cast and crew under the Hindi banner. The film has sparked widespread discussion among Hindi cinema fans for its bold premise, its choice of genre, and the calibre of talent involved in front of and behind the camera. From its story to its theatrical release plans, here is everything Bbbollywood fans need to know about this hotly anticipated production. With director Priya Seth at the helm, the film is set to make a significant mark on the Hindi film industry this year.
Quick Facts
| Release Date | 10 November 2023 |
| Genre | War, Drama |
| Language | Hindi |
| Runtime | 2h 20m |
| Certification | U/A 16+ |
| Director | Priya Seth |
| Producer | Siddharth Roy Kapur |
| Writer | Tanmay Mohan |
| Cinematography | Priya Seth |
| Editor | Hemanti Sarkar |
Story & Plot
The story of Captain Balram Singh Mehta of India’s 45 Cavalry regiment who, along with his siblings, fought on the eastern front during the Indo-Pakistani war of 1971. Named after the Russian amphibious war tank “PT-76”, which floats on water like an empty ‘pippa’ (tin) of ghee, the film traces Mehta's coming-of-age as he steps up to prove himself in a war to liberate Bangladesh.
Cast & Crew
Pippa is helmed by Priya Seth and produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur, with Mrunal Thakur, Priyanshu Painyuli, Soni Razdan, Soham Majumdar, Chandrachoor Rai, Inaamulhaq leading the film. Mrunal Thakur headlines the cast alongside a carefully chosen supporting ensemble drawn from Bbbollywood's growing and versatile talent pool. Each cast member brings their unique strengths and experience to the project, creating a dynamic ensemble that promises powerful on-screen performances. The chemistry between the lead actors has been a talking point in promotional discussions, and audiences can expect nuanced, layered portrayals from every member of the cast.
Lead Cast
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mrunal Thakur | Radha Mehta |
| Priyanshu Painyuli | Major Ram Mehta |
| Soni Razdan | Maati |
| Soham Majumdar | Anirban |
| Chandrachoor Rai | D.S. Narag (Chiefy) |
| Inaamulhaq | Shibli |
| Avijit Dutt | Chief of C&A |
| Leysan Karimova | Zena |
| Neeraj Pardeep Purohit | Major Pratap Singh |
| Abhinav Bhattacharjee | Risaldar Chakraborty |
| Waris Ahmed Zaidi | LD Shibe Lal |
| Anuj Singh Duhan | Lt. Col. Tejinder Singh Sidhu (Speedy) |
| Amit Ghosh | Nobi |
| Sandesh Bhandari | Risaldar RP Singh |
| Bishal Rungta | LD Harishchandra |
| Surya Mittal | Manjot |
| Suryansh Patel | ALD Ramphal Vats |
| Sukrit Sharma | Officer Digby |
| Vivek Madaan | Sinha |
| Raja Chakravorty | Hamidul |
| Flora Jacob | PM Indira Gandhi |
| Harssh A. Singh | Major Abbas |
| Kamal Sadanah | Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw |
| Ishaan Khatter | Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta |
| Priya Seth | Director of Photography |
| Tanmay Mohan | Writer |
| Ravinder Randhawa | Writer |
| Raja Menon | Writer |
| Hemanti Sarkar | Editor |
| Sanjay Dawra | Executive Producer |
| Aditya Krishna | Executive Producer |
| Lawrence D'souza | Executive Producer |
| Siddharth Roy Kapur | Producer |
| Ronnie Screwvala | Producer |
| Mustafa Stationwala | Production Design |
| Ravi Srivastava | Production Design |
| Raja Menon | Director |
| A.r. Rahman | Original Music Composer |
Key Crew
See the full crew breakdown in Quick Facts above, including director, producer, music direction, writing, cinematography, and editing credits.
Director's Vision
Priya Seth brings a distinct and considered vision to Pippa, shaping its war, drama narrative with a sharp eye for authentic Hindi storytelling. Known for meticulous attention to production detail, the director has assembled a technical crew that reflects the ambition of this project — from the cinematography and production design to the editing and sound design. The visual language of Pippa is expected to reflect the emotional texture of its story, using lighting, framing, and location choices to build a vivid and immersive world for the audience.
Music & Soundtrack
Music plays a central and irreplaceable role in Hindi cinema, and Pippa is expected to feature a soundtrack that perfectly complements its war, drama tone and emotional arc. Full album details, song titles, and composer credits will be updated as they are officially released by the production team. Fans can expect a mix of melodious and peppy tracks that reflect the spirit of the film and the cultural heartbeat of India.
Where to Watch
Pippa arrives in cinemas throughout India, releasing in major centres such as Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi. The Cinema Verse strongly encourages Hindi cinema fans to experience this film on the big screen — the theatrical experience, with its immersive visuals, surround sound, and shared audience energy, brings the story of Pippa to life in a way that no home viewing can replicate. Supporting Hindi films in cinemas also directly helps the Bbbollywood industry grow and produce more high-quality content for audiences everywhere.
Why Watch Pippa?
With its promising cast, strong creative team, and a story that taps into the pulse of Hindi society, Pippa has generated significant buzz and anticipation among Hindi cinema audiences. Fans of war, drama films in particular have reason to look forward to this one, given the quality of talent assembled and the ambition of the production. Social media has been buzzing with discussions about the film's trailer, posters, and music — all of which point to a major release that could define this season for Bbbollywood. Box office observers are closely watching Pippa as a potential standout film of the year.



