Nukkad Naatak () is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language social drama film written and directed by Tanmaya Shekhar. The film stars Molshri, Shivang Rajpal, Danish Husain and Nirmala Hajra. Produced by Medha Khanna, Tanmaya Shekhar and Molshri, the film was released theatrically on 27 February 2026.

Plot

After being caught robbing their college canteen, best friends Shivang and Molshri are expelled from college. They are given a final opportunity to return by enrolling five children from a nearby slum into school. What begins as an obligation gradually transforms into a journey of responsibility, self-discovery and social change.

Cast

Molshri Shivang Rajpal Danish Husain Nirmala Hajra Lalit Saw Monita Sinha Mayank Shandilya

Production

The film was written and directed by Tanmaya Shekhar in his feature directorial debut. It was produced independently by Medha Khanna, Tanmaya Shekhar and Molshri. The filmmakers undertook a grassroots promotional campaign across multiple cities prior to the film's release.

Release

Nukkad Naatak premiered at the Kolkata International Film Festival on 5 December 2024. It was released theatrically in India on 27 February 2026. The film began streaming on Netflix on 24 April 2026.

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