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Cuttputlli

Cuttputlli is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language psychological crime thriller film directed by Ranjit M.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Cuttputlli is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language psychological crime thriller film directed by Ranjit M. Tewari and produced by Pooja Entertainment. The film stars Akshay Kumar and is a remake of the 2018 Tamil film Ratsasan. It premiered on Disney+ Hotstar on 2 September 2022.

Premise

The film centres on a rookie police officer investigating a series of murders and kidnappings in a small town. The story is set in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, and is described as a serial-killer thriller.

Production

Cuttputlli was directed by Ranjit M. Tewari and produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, and Deepshikha Deshmukh under Pooja Entertainment. It is an official remake of the 2018 Tamil film Ratsasan, written and directed by Ram Kumar. The film was originally titled Mission Cindrella before being renamed Cuttputlli in August 2022.

Cast

Akshay Kumar plays the lead role, with Rakul Preet Singh, Chandrachur Singh, Sargun Mehta, and Joshua LeClair in supporting roles. The film is also listed as a crime, drama, mystery, and thriller.

Release and reception

The film premiered on Disney+ Hotstar on 2 September 2022. Critical reception for the film was mixed.

Key facts

  • Cuttputlli is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language psychological crime thriller film.
  • It is an official remake of the Tamil film Ratsasan (2018).
  • The film stars Akshay Kumar in the lead role.
  • It premiered on Disney+ Hotstar on 2 September 2022.
  • The plot follows a police investigation into serial killings in a small town.
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Canadian context

Canadian viewers may know Cuttputlli through international streaming availability rather than a theatrical Canadian release, as it premiered on Disney+ Hotstar and is listed on streaming guides used by Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

What is Cuttputlli?
Cuttputlli is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language psychological crime thriller film directed by Ranjit M. Tewari.
Who stars in Cuttputlli?
The film stars Akshay Kumar, with Rakul Preet Singh, Chandrachur Singh, Sargun Mehta, and Joshua LeClair in supporting roles.
Is Cuttputlli a remake?
Yes. It is an official remake of the 2018 Tamil film Ratsasan.
When was Cuttputlli released?
It premiered on Disney+ Hotstar on 2 September 2022.
What genre is Cuttputlli?
It is described as a psychological crime thriller and is also listed as crime, drama, mystery, and thriller.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuttputlli
    Supports: Title, year, language, director, cast, remake status, original title, and premiere date.
  2. Google Play — https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Cuttputlli?id=F41326F959CB5229MV&hl=az
    Supports: Film description, director, cast, remake status, and premiere date.
  3. Disney+ Hotstar — https://www.hotstar.com/in/movies/cuttputlli/1260110758
    Supports: Runtime, year, genre, synopsis, and original streaming release.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/cuttputlli
    Supports: Runtime, genre, language, director, producers, and screenwriters.
  5. The Hindu — https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/cuttputlli-movie-review-akshay-kumar-is-both-the-strength-and-weakness-of-this-thriller-with-loose-strings/article65840768.ece
    Supports: Plot details, remake relationship to Ratsasan, and mixed critical reception.
  6. JustWatch — https://www.justwatch.com/in/movie/cuttputlli
    Supports: Streaming availability and synopsis.