Despatch , a 2024 Hindi-language crime drama directed by Kanu Behl and starring Manoj Bajpayee, premiered exclusively on ZEE5 on December 13, 2024, focusing on the gritty, decaying world of print journalism. The investigative thriller, which features a widely praised performance by Bajpayee as a cynical editor tracking a massive corporate scandal, has received mixed reviews for its bleak tone and slow-burn narrative. Read a full analysis of the movie at Times of India . Kanu Behl’s New Film Starring Manoj Bajpayee - IMDb

Despatch made a significant splash on the festival circuit before reaching a global audience.

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