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Sarkaaru Noukari (2024)
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 117 min.
Story:
In the year 1996, the entire nation was politically facing a serious issue. In addition, the country was suffering from another dangerous problem. In this scenario, a Government Employee took up the responsibility.
Style:
serious, tense, realistic, dramatic, suspenseful, period drama, political drama
Audience:
adult
Plot:
political intrigue, power struggle, bureaucracy, moral dilemma, government corruption, social commentary, investigation, conspiracy, activism, whistleblower, legal battle, urban, investigative
Time:
90s, 1990s
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Audience:
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Audience:
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Country: India
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