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Dhokha: Round D Corner

Dhokha: Round D Corner

Representation Score

6.6/10

Good

2022

Director

Kookie Gulati

Runtime

108 minutes

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Dhokha: Round D Corner succeeds as a psychological thriller by centering a complex, neurodivergent female protagonist. The film moves beyond simple stereotypes, using her personality disorder to drive narrative tension and explore the instability of perception. The production excels in cultural authenticity, utilizing a localized Indian setting and cast to resist the homogenization common in global crime thrillers. Its intellectual strength lies in deconstructing objective morality through a postmodern, non-linear structure. While the film lacks LGBTQ+ representation, it compensates with a sophisticated engagement with mental health and gendered ability to act.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dhokha: Round D Corner have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. It also avoids using derogatory stereotypes related to sexual orientation or gender identity.

How does Dhokha: Round D Corner portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a psychologically complex female protagonist, challenging traditional gender roles. It avoids submissive stereotypes and explores the volatility of her actions and the breakdown of domestic stability.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dhokha: Round D Corner?

Good

The production features an authentic Indian cast that avoids Western-centric casting. The setting is deeply rooted in a modern urban Indian context, providing a localized perspective.

How does Dhokha: Round D Corner represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The narrative uses unreliable narrators to challenge the concept of objective truth and absolute moral structures. It critiques modern social interactions and the instability of contemporary institutions through digital-age manipulation.

Does Dhokha: Round D Corner include disability representation?

Fair

Neurodivergence is central to the plot through a protagonist with a personality disorder. Her psychological state serves as the thriller's engine rather than a source of mockery.

Present on Screen

  • Centers a complex, neurodivergent female protagonist who drives the narrative tension.
  • Features an authentic Indian cast and a localized, modern urban setting.
  • Uses sophisticated non-linear storytelling to deconstruct objective reality and morality.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
  • Limited demographic diversity beyond the central cast and cultural setting.

Official Synopsis

When a delusional housewife with a personality disorder is taken hostage by a terrorist on the loose and a husband accused of cheating on his wife have their own versions of reality, how do we know who's saying the truth?

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