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IB71
Threatical release poster
Directed bySankalp Reddy
Written bySankalp Reddy
Screenplay by
  • Story House Films LLP
  • Sankalp Reddy
  • Arjun Varma
  • E. Vasudeva Reddy
  • Arun Bhimavarapu
  • Nishpeksh Mehra
  • Gargee Singh
  • Abhimanyu Srivastava
Dialogues byJunaid Wasi
Sahar Quaze
Story byAditya Shastri
Based on1971 Indian Airlines hijackings
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyGnana Shekar V. S.
Edited bySandeep Francis
Music byScore:
Prashanth R Vihari
Songs:
Vikram Montrose
Production
companies
Distributed byReliance Entertainment
Action Hero Films Distribution
PVR Pictures
Release date
  • 12 May 2023 (2023-05-12)
Running time
117 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹38 crore[2]
Box officeest.₹29.19 crore[3]

IB71 is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language spy thriller film based on the 1971 Indian Airlines hijacking, written and directed by Sankalp Reddy. It stars Vidyut Jammwal, Vishal Jethwa and Faizan Khan, alongside Anupam Kher, Ashwath Bhatt, Danny Sura and Suvrat Joshi.[4][5] IB71 is Jammwal's first film as a producer and was released on 12 May 2023 to mixed reviews from critics.[6]

Plot

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In 1971, the Intelligence Bureau receives critical information from its agents in East Pakistan about Pakistan and China's launch of attacks on India within 10 days from bases in East Pakistan, with the aim of cutting off the North-east states from the rest of India. With limited time and resources, IB agent Dev tells his superior N.S. Avasti that the only way to counter this threat is by implementing a airspace blockade. This blockage would hamper movement of its air-fleet from West Pakistan to East Pakistan. Avasti, and the political superiors, deem it to be a violation of the Tashkent Agreement, and hence are reluctant. However, he persists by suggesting that the hijacking of an Indian plane by Kashmiri separatists and ensuring its landing in Pakistani territory can be used as a legitimate pretext to enforce a ban on the use of Indian airspace. Initially dismissed as an implausible scheme, the IB eventually recognizes its potential and agrees to execute a well-structured operation. Complications arise when the entire team of passengers, comprising intelligence officers, find themselves lodged in a Lahore hotel, where events unfold in unforeseen circumstances, thus deviating from the original plan.

Cast

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Production

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Principal photography began in January 2022 in Mumbai.[7] In March 2022 Kher joined the shoot.[8]

Music

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The music of the film is composed by Vikram Montrose while background score is composed by Prashanth R Vihari.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Vijayi Bhava"Abhinav ShekharShadaab Faridi4:11

Release

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Theatrical

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IB71 was theatrically released on 12 May 2023.[9]

Home media

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The film was premiered on Disney+ Hotstar from 7 July 2023.[10]

Reception

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Critical response

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 14% of 7 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5/10.[11]

Abhishek Srivastava of The Times of India gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "IB71 is an engaging watch that sheds light on a remarkable chapter of history, instilling a sense of pride in our intelligence network. With a runtime of nearly two hours, the film maintains a screenplay that keeps the audience captivated throughout, ensuring there is never a dull moment."[12] Shaheen Irani of OTTplay gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "IB 71 is a good deal if you want an entertaining weekend watch. It is not the best film out there but for the most bits, it will leave you with a smile."[13]

Monika Rawal Kukreja of Hindustan Times wrote "Aditya Shastri's story is intriguing and holds a lot of potential to keep you hooked. What doesn't really work is the screenplay for which six people are credited -- Sankalp Reddy, Arjun Varma, E. Vasudeva Reddy, Arun Bhimavarapu, Gargee Singh and Abhimanyu Srivastava. For the longest time, they looked like disjoined and scattered pieces of a puzzle. Even when the story is picking pace, there is very little or no connect with how it unfolds for audiences to understand."[14] Vinamra Mathur of Firstpost gave 2.25 out of 5 stars and wrote "Vidyut Jammwal gives his brawn a rest and lets his brain do the talking in this mildly engrossing but otherwise trite thriller."[15] Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV gave 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "IB71 leaves one with the nagging feeling that it could have been a much better film has the writing been a less of the by-the-numbers kind. But even as a middling spy drama, it is not without its moments."[16]

Zinia Bandyopadhyay of India Today gave 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Vidyut Jammwal's IB 71, which is based on true events, is an account of what happened during the Indo-Pak War of 1971. With a sluggish first half, followed by a thrilling second half, the film is a decent thriller."[17] Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave 1.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "This Vidyut Jammwal film IB71 claims to have been cobbled together from actual events, but the execution is both simplistic-comic-book and convoluted."[18]

Box office

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As of 29 June, the film collected ₹29.19 crore (US$3.5 million).[19]

References

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  1. ^ "IB71". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  2. ^ "IB 71 Box Office". Bollywood Hungama. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  3. ^ "IB 71 Box Office". Bollywood Hungama. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  4. ^ "IB 71 trailer: Vidyut Jammwal, Anupam Kher tell the story of India's 'most confidential mission'. Watch". Hindustan Times. 24 April 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  5. ^ "IB71 Trailer: Vidyut Jammwal Is On A "Top Secret Mission To Save" India In Just 10 Days". NDTV.com. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  6. ^ "IB71 trailer: Vidyut Jammwal's mission possible to save India. Watch". The Indian Express. 24 April 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  7. ^ "Vidyut Jammwal to star in and co-produce IB 71 with Bhushan Kumar; shoot begins". Bollywood Hungama. 13 January 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  8. ^ "After the success of The Kashmir Files, Anupam Kher begins shooting for his 523rd film along with Vidyut Jammwal". Bollywood Hungama. 22 March 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  9. ^ "IB 71 Trailer: Vidyut Jammwal Is On A Secret Mission Against Pakistan- Watch". Zee News. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  10. ^ "IB 71 to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar on July 7, 2023". Bollywood Hungama. 24 June 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  11. ^ "IB71". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  12. ^ "IB 71 Movie Review: This 71' saga around the Indo-Pak standoff is a gripping cinematic experience". The Times of India.
  13. ^ "IB 71 review: Vidyut Jammwal and Vishal Jethwa are thoroughly entertaining in this film". OTTplay.
  14. ^ "IB 71 movie review: Vidyut Jammwal steps out of his comfort zone only to leave us confused". Hindustan Times. 12 May 2023.
  15. ^ "IB71 movie review: An interesting idea bogged down by contrivances and cliches". Firstpost. 12 May 2023.
  16. ^ "IB71 Review: Vidyut Jammwal's Middling Spy Drama Is Not Without Its Moments". NDTV.
  17. ^ "IB 71 Movie Review: Vidyut Jammwal's film lands despite rough weather, Vishal Jethwa steals the show". India Today.
  18. ^ "IB71 movie review: A Vidyut Jammwal film where he doesn't get to physically pummel the enemy". The Indian Express. 12 May 2023.
  19. ^ "IB 71 Box Office". Bollywood Hungama. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
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