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The Vaccine War

  • 2023
  • 2h 41m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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The Vaccine War (2023)
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Medical DramaDramaThriller

Based on India's battle against Covid-19, and the efforts the medical department took to overcome the global crisis.Based on India's battle against Covid-19, and the efforts the medical department took to overcome the global crisis.Based on India's battle against Covid-19, and the efforts the medical department took to overcome the global crisis.

  • Director
    • Vivek Agnihotri
  • Writer
    • Vivek Agnihotri
  • Stars
    • Anupam Kher
    • Nana Patekar
    • Nivedita Bhattacharya
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    25K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Vivek Agnihotri
    • Writer
      • Vivek Agnihotri
    • Stars
      • Anupam Kher
      • Nana Patekar
      • Nivedita Bhattacharya
    • 205User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

    The Vaccine War | Official Hindi Trailer
    Trailer 2:57
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    Anupam Kher
    Anupam Kher
    • Cabinet Secretary
    Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar
    • Dr. Balram Bhargava
    Nivedita Bhattacharya
    Nivedita Bhattacharya
    • Dr. Pragya Yadav
    Mohan Kapur
    Mohan Kapur
    • Dr. Raman Gangakhedkar
    Pallavi Joshi
    Pallavi Joshi
    • Dr. Priya Abraham
    Raima Sen
    Raima Sen
    • Rohini Singh Dhulia
    Vikram Singh
    • Dr. dilip
    Sapthami Gowda
    Sapthami Gowda
    • Dr. Sreelakshmi Mohandas
    Richard Bhakti Klein
    Richard Bhakti Klein
    • George (American Man)
    Gopal Singh
    Gopal Singh
    • Bhargava's Servant
    Girija Oak
    Girija Oak
    • Dr. Nivedita Gupta
    Divya Seth Shah
    Divya Seth Shah
    • Mrs. Bhargava
    Anil Jhamajham
    Suhita Thatte
    Suhita Thatte
    • Mousi
    Vrinda Kher
    • Dr. Varsha Podar
    Bhawsheel Singh Sahni
    • Young Sikh Cop
    • (as Bhawsheel Sahni)
    Anchal Dwivedi
    Anchal Dwivedi
    • Dr Enna Dogra Gupta
    • (as Aanchal Dwivedi)
    Arjun Dwivedi
    Arjun Dwivedi
    • Dr. Sanjay Yadav
    • Director
      • Vivek Agnihotri
    • Writer
      • Vivek Agnihotri
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    7puranjanbasak

    THE VACCINE WAR:-a good film stopped short due to some childish writing

    The vaccine war is a drama thriller film directed by vivek agnihotri.

    This film has many positive points. First being the performances, you cannot find fault in anyone's performance. Nana patekar again plays the quintessential leader of the group with thorough determination. Pallavi joshi brings a warmth into the film, so does girija oak and nivedita bhattacharya. The women cast did wonders in this film.

    The film celebrates india's health workers and the medical wonders india pulled during covid-19. The medical terms and scientific learnings are not oversimplified for the sake of audience. The film treats its audience smart and knowledgeable. The dialogues are also praiseworthy.

    But, the film fails to differentiate between its health officials and the government. It treats the victory of health workers as the victory of the government, papering over all cracks that were visible during the days in medical facilities, transportation and the dire situation that the people were in. It is like america making a film on atom bomb and not even mentioning the state of japan. It seems ignorant.

    The background music is on tricky spaces. The parts in the drama portion work but during the trials, the use of heavy breathing sound did not serve the purpose. It seemed haphazardly engineered and sounded out of place. The cinematography is good.

    The film completely villainizes the media, showing them in a negative light. I guess, it needed some good writing to go the grey line. Instead of negative, the characters could have been grey and human.
    10suzi-manh

    Watch it if you're a proud Indian! Nana and Raima killed it!😍ma

    Don't miss. It's not a film it's reality. It helps you get awareness on false narrative and info war. Very entertaining and keeps you connected throughout. Everyone has done a great job. It was amazing to see Nana on screen after long time. OMG..Raima Sen! She has killed it. Vivek has taken a very safe path and tried his best to stay away from controversies. Lot more political aspects could have been shown. A small glimpse of Modi ji would have added more power to the film. But still 💯 times better than nepowood masala film. Very well researched and big thank you to all medical and science fraternity for helping the world during COVID.
    8sunildaswaney-63642

    VERY GOOD MOVIE

    As is the norm after TASHKENT FILES,the filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, has once again made a hard hitting and sensible movie based on actual facts with competent acting by almost everyone.

    The takeaway(for me) from this movie was that up today we have this dreadfully dreadful situation where many Indians(for various reasons) are hell bent on disgracing their own motherland India for their own selfishly selfish motives and in turn don't hesitate to serve the vested interests of foreign countries which are intensely jealous of India's successes in different fields.

    This movie needs to be judged in a different light as it does not seek to entertain the viewer,but to enlighten us from an Indian perspective,on what really happened during the Covid 19 crisis 8/10.
    10preeternity-76456

    THANK YOU VIVEK JI

    Going to theater after more than a year , when it's a Vivek Agnihotri film you just have to! After watching this film I just want to say thank you to Vivek ji! Only you have the guts to make something like this.

    Brings out the most unique subjects with the best execution. He is just getting better and better with each film.

    The film keeps you on the edge through out, you just get no time to think in the first half! The film just grips you and takes you on a roller coaster of emotions.

    The actors are institution in themselves, Nana ji and Pallavi ji just amazing and Vivek ji succeeds in getting the best out of the newcomers too. If there was anything left the last 5 minutes will completely blow whatever was left of your brain! Just amazing!
    9jdpvnk

    Jai ho!

    Jai ho! Indian science. Must watch. Film show dedication of indian women and Indian character for science and technology. Reminder of grime time of humanity and how some people used it as opportunities and shame humanity at same time some beautiful minds were at work. Directions, story narration are wonderful. Nana and others were fabulous. High level of research is required for science film and director and his team did it in the it's required. It show reality of 4th pillar of democracy and self appointed guardians and their agenda. Its bog slap to ideological media and their agenda. Must watch! Jai Ho!

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      • September 28, 2023 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
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    • Filming locations
      • Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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