---
title: "Bandar"
year: 2026
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bandar-2026"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1293550
imdb_id: "tt32389930"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 140
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Bandar (2026) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bandar-2026

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Bandar is an Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film directed by Anurag Kashyap. The production features Bobby Deol in the lead role, with an extensive supporting cast that includes Saba Azad, Aamir Aziz, Aurobindo, Sapna Pabbi, and Sanya Malhotra. The film is produced by Nikhil Dwivedi under the Saffron Magicworks banner. The narrative centers on the life of a television star named Samar. His life begins to spiral out of control when his former partner, Gayatri, accuses him of rape after he blocks contact with her. Despite being in a new relationship with a woman named Khushi, Samar finds himself facing arrest. As the situation escalates, he encounters the challenges of a corrupt justice system. The film is also known by the international title Monkey in a Cage. While some sources identify the film as a 2025 release, it is also associated with the year 2026. The title translates to Monkey.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A television star faces a life-altering crisis when a false accusation triggers a legal nightmare."

### Why Watch
- features a performance by Bobby Deol
- explores complex themes of media trials

### Caveats & Content Note
- deals with heavy and sensitive subject matter
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains mature themes related to legal accusations and societal conflict.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, tense, dramatic, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Anurag Kashyap
- **Networks / Studios**: Zee Studios, Saffron Magicworks

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bobby Deol** as *Samar Mehra*
- **Sanya Malhotra** as *Suhani Mehra*
- **Saba Azad** as *Khushi*
- **Sapna Pabbi** as *Gayatri*
- **Jitendra Joshi** as *Inspector Deore*
- **Indrajith Sukumaran** as *Lijo*
- **Raj B Shetty** as *Lizard Man*
- **Ankush Gedam** as *Bilaal*
- **Riddhi Sen** as *Advocate Mukherjee*
- **Nagesh Bhonsle** as *Papa Jacob*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film is directed by Anurag Kashyap.

### Q: Who is in the lead role?
Bobby Deol stars in the lead role.

### Q: What is the film about?
It follows a TV star whose life spirals after his ex-partner accuses him of rape.

### Q: What is the international title?
The film is released internationally as Monkey in a Cage.

### Q: Who produced the movie?
The film was produced by Nikhil Dwivedi under the banner Saffron Magicworks.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [www.dca.gov.bn](https://www.dca.gov.bn/MOR/DG%20CARGO%20MAIL%20OCCURRENCE%20REPORT%20FORM%20-%20MOR05a%20-%20Version%201.1_December%2025.docx)
- [Bandar (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandar_(film))
- [Bandar 2026 | Bandar Hindi Movie: Release Date, Cast, Story, Ott ...](https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/movies/bandar.html)
- [MAJOR IMPORTERS/EXPORTERS OF BRUNEI - FIEO](https://fieo.org/buyers/brunei.doc)
- [Bandar (2025) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32389930/)
- [besa.my](https://besa.my/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BIMP-EAGA-CWGs-DIRECTORY-OCT-2025.docx)

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