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Pradhan (2023)
4K
Original name: প্রধান
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 163 min.
Story:
Deepak Pradhan, a young police officer, gets transferred to North Bengal where his junior officers are involved in corrupt practices. When disturbing events from the past start to surface and the pressure builds, will Deepak be able to hold on to his principles to save his integrity and loved ones?
Style:
tense, suspenseful, dramatic, intense, emotional, grim
Plot:
corruption, integrity, corrupt system, justice, moral dilemma, ethics, investigation, betrayal, power struggle, small town, social issues, whistleblower, love, revenge, police procedural, slow burn
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