Private Project

Midnight Delhi

Set over the course of one turbulent night in Delhi, Midnight Delhi follows an auto-rickshaw driver whose ordinary shift turns into an unexpected chain of events. When a young office worker heading home asks for a ride, the journey begins like any other. But along the way they encounter a distressed man who has just been robbed of his scooter. Out of sympathy, the driver offers him a lift to the nearest police station.

What begins as a small act of kindness slowly spirals into a tense and unpredictable situation. As the night unfolds, misunderstandings, suspicions, and conflicting versions of the truth begin to collide. The driver finds himself trapped in circumstances far beyond his control, where every decision seems to push him deeper into trouble.

Through the intersecting stories of strangers brought together by chance, Midnight Delhi explores how a single night can alter lives forever. It is a tense, human story about perception, survival, and the fragile line between truth and accusation in a city that never truly sleeps.

  • Raakesh Rawat
    Director
  • Anshuman Jha
    Key Cast
    Bakrapur
  • Mukesh bhatt
    Key Cast
    Rocketsingh
  • Sahdev Hooda
    Key Cast
  • Trushant Ingle
    Key Cast
    Manjhi the mountainman
  • trimala Adhikari
    Key Cast
    Haramkhor
  • Raakesh Rawat
    Writer
  • Raakesh Rawat
    Producer
  • Amarnath Reddy
    Cinematographer
  • Raakesh Rawat
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    thriller
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 15 minutes 41 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 1, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    274,895 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Hindi
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85 :1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Singapore South Asian International Film festival
    Singapore
    Singapore
    Singapore
    Official Selection and Best Editor
  • New York Indian Film Festival
    New york
    United States
    U.S premiere
    Official Selection
  • Rajasthan International Film Festival
    Jaipur
    India
    Indian Premiere
    Best Debut Director
  • Golden Triangle International Film Festival
    Orissa
    India
    East India Premiere
    Best Actor
  • chicago south Asian International film festival
  • NewYork South Asian International Film festival
Director Biography - Raakesh Rawat

I was born in Haryana and raised in Delhi. Growing up, I found solace in watching films on Doordarshan, which ignited my fascination with cinema. While storytelling always intrigued me, I never imagined it would one day become my calling.

My journey began with admission to a Media Institute for graduation, where I discovered the art of filmmaking. During my master’s degree in cinematography at a film institute, I wrote Midnight Delhi. Fueled by a passion for meaningful storytelling, I moved to Mumbai, gaining experience across various departments on diverse projects. Eventually, I directed my debut feature film, Midnight Delhi, which won multiple awards and affirmed my place in the industry.

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Director Statement

Midnight Delhi delves into the concept of "reality," a theme that has always fascinated me. Reality, in its essence, represents universal truth, yet each individual perceives it through their own unique lens. This subjective perspective gives rise to multiple versions of what is considered real. Midnight Delhi is an exploration of such situations, where diverse interpretations of reality intersect, collide, and unfold.