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Khufiya (film)

Khufiya is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language spy thriller film written, produced, scored, and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj.

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

Khufiya is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language spy thriller film written, produced, scored, and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. It is based on Amar Bhushan’s espionage novel Escape to Nowhere and stars Tabu, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Azmeri Haque Badhon. The film follows a Research and Analysis Wing operative investigating a mole while dealing with her own personal conflicts.

Plot

The film follows a R&AW operative who is tasked with uncovering a leak of defence secrets. The story combines espionage investigation with the protagonist’s personal and emotional conflicts.

Production

Khufiya was written, directed, scored, and produced by Vishal Bhardwaj. It adapts Amar Bhushan’s espionage novel Escape to Nowhere and was made for Netflix.

Cast

Tabu leads the film as Krishna Mehra, with Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Azmeri Haque Badhon in major roles. The cast also includes other supporting performers in the espionage ensemble.

Release

The film premiered on Netflix on 5 October 2023. It was released as a Hindi-language title and distributed globally through the streaming service.

Key facts

  • Khufiya is a spy thriller centred on India’s Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW).
  • The film was directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, who also wrote, produced, and composed music for it.
  • It is adapted from Amar Bhushan’s novel Escape to Nowhere.
  • Tabu plays Krishna Mehra, an intelligence operative assigned to identify a mole.
  • The film was released on Netflix on 5 October 2023.
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Canadian context

Khufiya is available through Netflix, so it is accessible to Canadian streaming audiences.

Frequently asked questions

What is Khufiya?
Khufiya is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language spy thriller film directed by Vishal Bhardwaj.
What is Khufiya based on?
It is based on Amar Bhushan’s espionage novel Escape to Nowhere.
Who stars in Khufiya?
The film stars Tabu, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Azmeri Haque Badhon.
When was Khufiya released?
It was released on Netflix on 5 October 2023.
What is the film about?
It follows a R&AW operative who investigates a mole leaking defence secrets while dealing with personal and professional tensions.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khufiya
    Supports: Basic identification, release year, director, cast, source novel, and plot premise.
  2. Netflix Tudum — https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/khufiya-release-date-news
    Supports: Release on Netflix, plot description, cast, and connection to Amar Bhushan's novel.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/khufiya
    Supports: Director, distributor, language, runtime, genre, and release date.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15433600/
    Supports: Release date.