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Vadh (film)

Vadh is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film written and directed by Jaspal Singh Sandhu and Rajeev Barnwal.

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

Vadh is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film written and directed by Jaspal Singh Sandhu and Rajeev Barnwal. It stars Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta as an elderly couple in Gwalior whose lives change after financial pressure and a killing. The film was released theatrically on 9 December 2022 and later streamed on Netflix.

Plot

The film follows Shambhunath and Manju Mishra, an elderly middle-class couple in Gwalior, whose lives are disrupted by financial distress and a violent incident. The story focuses on the moral and practical consequences of the killing.

Production

Vadh was written and directed by Jaspal Singh Sandhu and Rajeev Barnwal and produced by Luv Films with J Studio and Next Level Productions. The film is in Hindi and was made in India.

Release

Vadh was released theatrically on 9 December 2022. It was also featured in the Indian Panorama section at the 54th International Film Festival of India and later streamed on Netflix.

Reception

The film received attention for its performances and its moral-crime premise, with reviews describing it as a thriller-drama focused on ethical ambiguity and pressure-driven violence.

Key facts

  • The film’s title, Vadh, is commonly translated as “execution” or “killing.”
  • It centres on an elderly married couple in Gwalior, played by Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta.
  • The story involves debt, family pressure, and a murder plot.
  • It was theatrically released in India on 9 December 2022.
  • The film was shown in the Indian Panorama section at the 54th International Film Festival of India.

Frequently asked questions

What is Vadh?
Vadh is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Jaspal Singh Sandhu and Rajeev Barnwal.
Who stars in Vadh?
The film stars Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta, with Manav Vij and Saurabh Sachdeva also credited in major roles.
When was Vadh released?
It was theatrically released on 9 December 2022 in India.
What is Vadh about?
It follows an elderly couple in Gwalior whose lives are shaken by debt, family strain, and a killing.
Was Vadh on Netflix?
Yes. It later streamed on Netflix.
Was Vadh shown at a film festival?
Yes. It was featured in the Indian Panorama section of the 54th International Film Festival of India.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vadh_(2022_film)
    Supports: Basic film identification, release date, language, directors, and Indian Panorama mention.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/vadh_2022
    Supports: Genre, release date, runtime, language, directors, writers, and production companies.
  3. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81554104
    Supports: Synopsis, cast, language, and streaming availability on Netflix.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10233718/plotsummary/
    Supports: Plot summary describing the elderly couple, Gwalior setting, and debt-related conflict.