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Dassehra (2018): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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Dassehra is a 2018 thriller starring Tina Desai as Aditi Singh, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Govind Namdeo. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $35,464 worldwide. Its Echo Score is 30/100. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video.

worldwide gross
$35.5K
Echo Score
30
Dassehra (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Genre
Thriller
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dassehra About?

The premise of Dassehra without spoilers.

Inspector Aditi Singh and seasoned cop Rudra are drawn into a complex investigation of several suicides. Their pursuit of the truth leads them to uncover a disturbing web of corruption involving powerful politician Yadav and Shankar. As they delve deeper, Rudra must confront the pervasive corruption and becomes a relentless force seeking justice.

Where to watch

Where to Watch Dassehra

Stream it on Amazon Prime Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Dassehra Cast & Characters

Tina Desai leads the cast as Aditi Singh, with Neil Nitin Mukesh as Rudra Pratap Singh Chauhan and Govind Namdeo as Prasadilal Yadav.

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Ratings

Dassehra Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 30/100, strongest in story & flow (40) and weakest in sensory experience (20).

30 /100

Dassehra Echo Score Breakdown

Overall, Dassehra received predominantly negative feedback, with critiques targeting its direction, production values, and narrative cohesion. While a minority of viewers praised occasional twists and a brief compelling performance by the lead, most found the visual and editorial execution lacking and the storyline unengaging. The consensus reflects a film that fails to meet audience expectations across key cinematic dimensions, resulting in a low overall rating.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 33

    In terms of art and craft, reviewers consistently highlighted subpar direction and visual quality. Critics described the directing as brainless and the picture quality as very poor, while the background score was noted as excessively loud. A few comments praised the director’s ambition and narrative daring, yet these were outweighed by widespread criticism of the film’s technical execution, leading to a low art score.

  • Character & Emotion 25

    When evaluating character and emotion, the majority of feedback denoted amateurish and horrendous acting, with specific mention of laughable performances by the leads. Multiple users dismissed the acting as pathetic and lacking depth. Only an isolated positive note highlighted a brief strong portrayal by the lead actor. The overall impression is that character work is weak, resulting in a low score for this aspect.

  • Story & Flow 40

    Regarding story and flow, critics pointed to a rushed plot that quickly lost direction and a dated, incoherent narrative. Several reviewers called the screenplay laughable and the twists predictable. Conversely, a small segment of users appreciated unexpected twists and a rare crime‑mystery structure, noting it added novelty. The mixed signals produce a moderate story score that leans toward the negative side.

  • Sensory Experience 20

    In the sensory experience domain, feedback was sharply critical of the film’s sound design and visual style. Reviewers mentioned a loud, intrusive background score, over‑the‑top slow‑motion sequences, and poor picture quality that detracted from immersion. No positive remarks about music or sound design were found, resulting in a very low sensory rating.

  • Rewatch Factor 30

    Assessing the rewatch factor, most users advised avoiding the film, labeling it a waste of time and unlikely to deliver repeat enjoyment. The pervasive negative sentiment suggests limited replay value. A handful of viewers expressed enthusiasm for the lead’s performance and the film’s twists, hinting at modest rewatch potential, but these isolated views are insufficient to raise the overall rewatch score substantially.

Box office

Dassehra Box Office

Dassehra grossed $35,464 worldwide.

2018 box office

Worldwide gross

$35.5K

International
$35.5K
Details

Dassehra Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “ปราบอธรรม ชำระแค้น” and “死亡忌日”.

Also known as
  • ปราบอธรรม ชำระแค้น
  • 死亡忌日

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FAQ

Dassehra FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Dassehra, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dassehra?

Dassehra runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was Dassehra released?

Dassehra was released on October 26, 2018.

Who is in the cast of Dassehra?

Dassehra stars Tina Desai as Aditi Singh, Neil Nitin Mukesh as Rudra Pratap Singh Chauhan and Govind Namdeo as Prasadilal Yadav, among 6 credited actors.

Where can I watch Dassehra?

In the US, Dassehra is streaming on Amazon Prime Video (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Dassehra make at the box office?

Dassehra grossed $35,464 worldwide.

Does Dassehra have a post-credit scene?

No. Dassehra has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dassehra in?

The original language of Dassehra is Hindi.

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