Directed by Anurag Kashyap, Bandar—internationally known as Monkey in a Cage—earned considerable recognition after premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2025. The film follows Samar, a once-popular television actor whose life is thrown into turmoil after a serious criminal accusation.
Led by an intense performance from Bobby Deol, the film explores themes of justice, media scrutiny, institutional power and public perception. The supporting cast includes Sanya Malhotra, Saba Azad, Sapna Pabbi, Raj B. Shetty, Jitendra Joshi, Indrajith Sukumaran and Riddhi Sen. Despite receiving an Adults Only certification from the censor board, the film was released without any visual cuts, adding to the discussion surrounding its bold storytelling.
Day-Wise Box Office Collection
Day 1: Rs 0.50 crore net
Day 2 (Live): Rs 0.33 crore net
Total: Rs 0.83 crore net