Watch with someone you can discuss it with afterward. The film is designed to start conversations you didn't know you needed to have.
Rating: ★★★★½ (4.5/5)
A powerful, quietly furious film. The subtitles are a 9/10—clear, accurate, and respectful of the source material. Don't let the language barrier stop you.
Thappad (translation: The Slap ) is a searing, essential drama from director Anubhav Sinha. What begins as a seemingly minor incident at a party—a husband slapping his wife once—unfolds into a profound exploration of domestic violence, gender roles, self-respect, and the insidious ways society normalizes disrespect.