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Shiddat

Shiddat: Journey Beyond Love, or simply Shiddat, is a 2021 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Kunal Deshmukh.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Shiddat (also known as Shiddat: Journey Beyond Love) is a 2021 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Kunal Deshmukh. It stars Sunny Kaushal, Radhika Madan, Mohit Raina and Diana Penty, and premiered on Disney+ Hotstar on 1 October 2021.

Premise

Shiddat follows Jaggi, a young man who becomes obsessed with winning the love of Kartika and is willing to travel across borders to reach her. The film is framed as a romantic drama about love, sacrifice and persistence.

Production

The film was directed by Kunal Deshmukh and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar and Dinesh Vijan. T-Series and Maddock Films are listed among the production banners.

Release

Shiddat premiered digitally on Disney+ Hotstar on 1 October 2021. Its runtime is listed as 146 minutes.

Cast

The principal cast features Sunny Kaushal, Radhika Madan, Mohit Raina and Diana Penty. Coverage and listings consistently identify these performers as the film’s lead actors.

Key facts

  • Shiddat is a 2021 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Kunal Deshmukh.
  • It stars Sunny Kaushal, Radhika Madan, Mohit Raina and Diana Penty.
  • The film premiered on Disney+ Hotstar on 1 October 2021.
  • The story centers on a love-struck man, Jaggi, who tries to stop the wedding of the woman he loves.
  • It was produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar and Dinesh Vijan under T-Series and Maddock Films.

Frequently asked questions

What is Shiddat?
Shiddat is a 2021 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Kunal Deshmukh.
Is Shiddat the same as Shiddat: Journey Beyond Love?
Yes. Shiddat: Journey Beyond Love is the film’s full title, while Shiddat is the shortened title.
Who stars in Shiddat?
The film stars Sunny Kaushal, Radhika Madan, Mohit Raina and Diana Penty.
When was Shiddat released?
It premiered on 1 October 2021 on Disney+ Hotstar.
What genre is Shiddat?
It is a romantic drama film.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiddat
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  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11314148/
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  3. Google Play — https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Shiddat?id=E485849370FA6143MV&hl=en_US
    Supports: Full title, year, director, producers, cast, genre, and premiere information.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/shiddat
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  5. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/shiddat/umc.cmc.1yivatpcf4hwk7v0ghwwubgu1
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