film
Newton
India's Oscar entry — a lone election official in Naxalite territory
["India Official Entry \u2014 90th Academy Awards","Filmfare Critics Best Film 2018","Rajkummar Rao Most Acclaimed Performance","Berlin Film Festival \u2014 Special Mention"]
- Genre
- Political Drama · Bollywood
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Dates
- September 22, 2017 – September 22, 2017
Newton (2017), directed by Amit V. Masurkar, stars Rajkummar Rao as Newton Kumar — a naive, idealistic election official sent to conduct elections in Naxalite-controlled territory. India's official entry to the 90th Academy Awards. The film earned universal critical acclaim — Rajkummar's most acclaimed dramatic performance, showcasing his extraordinary range as a character actor.
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