Sardar Udham (2021) Movie Details, Cast, Crew, Story, Release Date & Latest Updates
Sardar Udham (2021) Movie Details, Cast, Crew, Story, Release Date & Latest Updates
Sardar Udham (2021) is one of the most awaited Crime, Drama, History 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 Avik Mukhopadhyay at the helm, the film is set to make a significant mark on the Hindi film industry this year.
Quick Facts
| Release Date | 16 October 2021 |
| Genre | Crime, Drama, History |
| Language | Hindi |
| Runtime | 2h 42m |
| Certification | UA |
| Director | Avik Mukhopadhyay |
| Producer | Ronnie Lahiri |
| Writer | Ritesh Shah |
| Cinematography | Avik Mukhopadhyay |
| Editor | Chandrashekhar Prajapati |
Story & Plot
A young Sardar Udham Singh left deeply scarred by the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, escaped into the mountains of Afghanistan, reaching London in 1933-34. Carrying an unhealed wound for 21 years, the revolutionary assassinated Michael O’Dwyer on 13th March, 1940, the man at the helm of affairs in Punjab, April 1919 to avenge the lost lives of his beloved brethren.
Cast & Crew
Sardar Udham is helmed by Avik Mukhopadhyay and produced by Ronnie Lahiri, with Shaun Scott, Stephen Hogan, Amol Parashar, Kirsty Averton, Banita Sandhu, Andrew Havill leading the film. Shaun Scott 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 |
|---|---|
| Shaun Scott | Michael O'Dwyer |
| Stephen Hogan | Detective Inspector John Swain |
| Amol Parashar | Shaheed Bhagat Singh |
| Kirsty Averton | Eileen Palmer |
| Banita Sandhu | Reshma |
| Andrew Havill | General Reginald Dyer |
| Sam Redford | Detective Deighton |
| Albrekht Tsander | Junior Detective |
| Tim Berrington | John Hutchison |
| Mark Lingwood | Superintendent Sands |
| Simon Weir | King George VI |
| Tim Hudson | Winston Churchill |
| Richard Glover | Prosecutor |
| Nicholas Gecks | Justice Atkinson |
| Ritesh Shah | Koppikar |
| Jogi Malang | Surat Ali |
| Kuljeet Singh | Johal |
| Tushar Sheetal Singhal | Informer to Udham Singh |
| Andrey Tolshin | Main Government Spokesperson |
| Sarfaraz Alam Safu | Interpreter at Scotland Yard |
| Sergei Mazurenko | Senior Minister |
| Vicky Kaushal | Udham Singh |
| Avik Mukhopadhyay | Director of Photography |
| Ronnie Lahiri | Producer |
| Sheel Kumar | Producer |
| Valeriia Zingarevich | Executive Producer |
| Elena Belkova | Executive Producer |
| Kumar Thakur | Executive Producer |
| Mansi Dhruv Mehta | Production Design |
| Dmitry Malich | Production Design |
| Shantanu Moitra | Original Music Composer |
| Ritesh Shah | Dialogue |
| Ritesh Shah | Screenplay |
| Shubendu Bhattacharya | Story |
| Shubendu Bhattacharya | Screenplay |
| Chandrashekhar Prajapati | Editor |
| Shoojit Sircar | Director |
Key Crew
See the full crew breakdown in Quick Facts above, including director, producer, music direction, writing, cinematography, and editing credits.
Director's Vision
Avik Mukhopadhyay brings a distinct and considered vision to Sardar Udham, shaping its crime, drama, history 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 Sardar Udham 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 Sardar Udham is expected to feature a soundtrack that perfectly complements its crime, drama, history 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.
Official Trailer
Where to Watch
Moviegoers across India can catch Sardar Udham in theatres, with screenings planned across Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad. 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 Sardar Udham 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 Sardar Udham?
With its promising cast, strong creative team, and a story that taps into the pulse of Hindi society, Sardar Udham has generated significant buzz and anticipation among Hindi cinema audiences. Fans of crime, drama, history 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 Sardar Udham as a potential standout film of the year.
