Gyanvapi Files: A Tailor’s Murder Story

2h 5m

Release Date: Sep 5, 2025 | Limited

A tailor named Kanhaiyalal Sahu Darji was murdered in his Udaipur shop in June 2022, following the Nupur Sharma incident.

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Original Release (Reliance Entertainment) | Sep 5, 2025

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Director & Top Cast

Bharat S Shrinate
Director

Nikunj Aggarwal
Raghuvanshi singh

Praveen Atulkar
College Student

Durgesh Chauhan
Maulana

Meenakshi Chugh
Shakuntala Raje

Farheen Falak
RAW Officer

Raju Kumar

Friend Of Vijayraaj

Mohit Mahawar

Tarun Sahu

Sam Nagar

Mohammad Gaush

Shashank Prajapati

Police

Vijay Raaz

Kanhaiya lal

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: Dolby Surround 7.1

Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1

Other Details

Country of Origin: India

Language: Hindi

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Plot Summary

A Tailor's Tragedy: Unraveling the Threads of DeceptionSynopsis: Set against the backdrop of Rajasthan's Udaipur, "A Tailor Murder Story" unveils the chilling tale of Kanhaiya Lal Teli, a humble tailor whose life takes a tragic turn. Directed and written by Jayant Sinha, with Amit Jaani as the producer, the film delves into the harrowing incident that shook the nation.The narrative unfolds on June 28, 2022, when Kanhaiya Lal Teli, a tailor by profession, falls victim to religious fanaticism. His support for BJP's spokesperson Nupur Sharma draws the ire of Islamic extremists, who accuse him of blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad. In a gruesome scene depicted in the film, blood drips from his sewing machine, symbolizing the brutality of his murder.Vijay Raj portrays the role of Kanhaiya Lal Teli in the film, bringing to life the struggles of a middle-class family. The first look video released by "Jaani FireFox Films" on March 30, 2024, offers a glimpse into the protagonist's life, where he navigates the streets on his bicycle, surrounded by chants of 'Nara-E-Takbeer' and 'Allah-Hu-Akbar.'The film sheds light on the miscarriage of justice, as Kanhaiya Lal Teli is arrested by the Congress-led state government and incarcerated instead of being offered protection. Bharat Singh, the co-producer and writer of the film, amplifies the gravity of the situation, portraying how political agendas overshadowed the quest for truth.Through poignant scenes and powerful dialogues, "A Tailor Murder Story" exposes the divisive politics of appeasement and manipulation. A social awareness video accompanying the film highlights the importance of making informed choices during elections, urging viewers to reject political polarization and vote for leaders committed to justice and equality.As the narrative unfolds, the film challenges societal norms and confronts the deep-rooted biases that fuel religious intolerance. It serves as a poignant reminder of the need to uphold secular values and safeguard the rights of every individual, irrespective of their faith or background.

Storyline

On June 28, 2022, the heart of Udaipur was shattered. A local tailor, Kanhaiya lal, was brutally murdered in broad daylight - a killing that shocked the nation and unearthed a far deeper conspiracy than anyone imagined. Behind the bloodshed lies a chilling blueprint of terror - a cross-border plot rooted in religious extremism, digital radicalization, and silent signals long ignored. As Intelligence Bureau officer Rajneesh Duggal races against time to unravel the truth, his own home is caught in the storm - with his wife, journalist Preeti Jhangiani, torn between justice and fear. What begins as a targeted hate crime spirals into a dark web of politics, sleeper cells, and intelligence failures. From the narrow lanes of Udaipur to the covert desks of Indian intelligence, the film peels back every layer of denial - revealing a truth that was planned, executed, and buried... until now. "UDAIPUR FILES" is a hard-hitting thriller based on true events - a cinematic exploration of the murder that became a message, and the system that saw it coming... too late. Tagline: Brutal murder of tailor. — Ashwani Shukla (Publicist)

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Producer Amit Jani's Jaani FireFox Films shot key scenes at the actual Udaipur shop site (recreated for sensitivity), using real sewing machines stained with symbolic blood effects to heighten the beheading's visceral impact based on the killers' filmed footage.