Released in 2019, the film Cargo is helmed and written by Arati Kadav. After getting angry at the situation, Kadav started writing another script and after 2-3 months, she developed an idea. 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[10] The film was shot in a spaceship set for 27 days. The film is set for an OTT release on September 9. [9] A friend of her Rahul Puri had told her that film school Whistling Woods International was going to be free for a month and its studio space, camera and some lights will be available for shoot. The makers recently revealed that the film is currently in its pre-production stage and is expected to release on July 9, 2021. He then tells her, “who nahi yaar, hamari film kab aa rahi hai” and confused Shweta replies with an “oh”. [18], Pradeep Menon of Firstpost wrote: "A philosophical tale, a dark comedy, and a tight budget space film all rolled into one, Cargo is one of those oddball movies that will undoubtedly go on to develop a bit of a cult following over time. [6][7] The film premiered on Netflix on 9 September, 2020. [9] She stated: "Eastern sci-fi is more relatable as it matches with Indian culture in its milieu and values. Post that, the actor will also be seen in Mr Moris’ The Adhakar. "[9] Eric Kohn of IndieWire noted, "While Cargo stumbles on plot, it excels at vision, and bodes well for the potential of a filmmaker capable of innovating within familiar restraint. Next is his upcoming comedy Ginny Weds Sunny co-starring Yami Gautam. Cargo was expected to premiere at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas, in the United States on March 13, which was cancelled due to Covid-19 situation. "[11] For references, her team looked at Gravity (2013) to real NASA visuals "to figure out what we could use from those films that wouldn’t cost us much. Some of the users were praising and sending their wishes to the actors of the film. A post shared by Vikrant Massey (@vikrantmassey87), We Didn't Leak Information About Sushant Singh Rajput Case: CBI to HC, Three Delhi Eateries Threatened, Voted Down Online for Feeding Rohingya Refugees, Bigg Boss 14: Nikki Tamboli Blasts Jaan Kumar Sanu As Salman Khan Exposes His 'Other Side', MS Dhoni Retiring from IPL too? Cargo premiered at the 2019 MAMI Film Festival under the spotlight section. Along with the release date, the actor also shared a picture conversation with his co-star Shweta Tripathi Sharma. The comedy satire starring Konkona Sen Sharma and Bhumi Pednekar in lead roles will get a direct-to-digital release. Indian sci-fi comedy film Cargo made waves in the international film circuit last year. Release date of the sci-fi film Cargo, starring Vikrant Massey and Shweta Tripathi, has been announced. The lead pair has worked together earlier in the popular series, Mirzapur. While another one said, “Best wishes ❣️ @vikrantmassey87 @battatawada lots of love 💐”. [8], The idea of Cargo came to director Arati Kadav in 2017 after she worked on pre-production for a film for six months before it got shelved. The actor will next be seen in Devanshu Singh’s 14 Phere alongside Kriti Kharbanda in pivotal roles. 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It is jointly bankrolled by Kadav, Shlok Sharma, Navin Shetty and Anurag Kashyap.

He wrote, “CARGO ENTERING 09-09-2020 only on @netflix_in “, A post shared by Vikrant Massey (@vikrantmassey87) on Aug 25, 2020 at 2:22am PDT. The story shows how she gains cognizance of the enigmatic shipments which land on the craft through her expedition. The fil… Vikrant Massey and Shweta Tripathi announce their upcoming movie Cargo's release date Release date of the sci-fi film Cargo, starring Vikrant Massey and Shweta Tripathi… In the picture Massey asks Sharma, “Kab aa raha hai?” to which she replies saying, “Seriously, Bablu? The lead pair has worked together earlier in the popular series, Mirzapur. Take a look at a few comments below. A post shared by Vikrant Massey (@vikrantmassey87) on Aug 25, 2020 at 2:22am PDT, Also read | These Vikrant Massey's Performances In Supporting Roles Even Over-shadowed The Lead. Also read | Vikrant Massey And Kriti Kharbanda Team Up For Quirky Comedy Film '14 Phere'. [12] Kadav cited Argentine short-story writer Jorge Luis Borges and sci-fi writer Ted Chiang as her inspirations for the story. “Cargo entering 09-09-2020 only on @netflix_in,” wrote Vikrant, with a rocket emoji to set the sci-fi mood of the film. Along with the release date, the actor also shared a picture conversation with his co-star Shweta Tripathi Sharma. It stunned me, and that's when I knew I had to do this film. Vikrant took to social media to make the announcement of the film’s release in Mirzapur style. She said, "I didn't want the tech to be intimidating but more endearing. "[21] Rahul Desai, a film critic from Film Companion says: "It’s both real and unreal at once, and the visual dissonance adds to the way Cargo – and its playful marriage of the past and future – hopes to be perceived.
Cargo starring Vikrant Massey and Shweta Tripathi in the leads, will stream on Netflix, September 9 onwards. The film is produced by Kadav, Shlok Sharma, Navin Shetty and Anurag Kashyap. Next, Vikrant is awaiting the release of the film Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare. Vikrant will be seen alongside Taapsee Pannu in the upcoming mystery thriller Haseen Dillruba directed by Vinil Mathew. "[10] Cargo is the sixth screenplay written by Kadav who has earlier made short films like Time Machine.

[1][2] The film is produced by Kadav, Shlok Sharma, Navin Shetty and Anurag Kashyap.
Along with the post, the actor revealed the release date of their film in the comment section. [11] The entire shoot took 30 days and was finished in November, 2018. Also read | Vikrant Massey Narrates Chetan Bhagat's Upcoming One Arranged Murder Through Book Trailer, Also read | Yami Gautam & Sai Tamhankar Stun In Same Mustard Outfit As They Style It Differently.

Mumbai, Aug 25 (IANS) Release date of the sci-fi film Cargo, starring Vikrant Massey and Shweta Tripathi, has been announced. [4][5] Cargo premiered at the 2019 MAMI Film Festival under the spotlight section.

However, its founders Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane decided to back Cargo. Kadav wrote a "complicated massive intergalactic superhero story" for the next three months but later realised it was too expensive to shoot. [16][17], The film received mixed reviews. Vikrant’s post has garnered several likes and comments from fans and netizens. 😍”. Discarded automated teller machines were used as palm reading machines in the film. In order to manage the budget of the film, Kadav decided to make a film with minimum location. Chhapaak actor Vikrant Massey took to his Instagram handle on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, to share the release date of his film Cargo on the OTT platform, Netflix. Tune in today to stay updated with all the latest news and headlines from the world of entertainment. It was screened at the 2019 MAMI Film Festival and was selected for 15 more international film festivals. The science-fiction film set in space is written and directed by debutante Arati Kadav. Netizens have been going gaga ever since the news broke. Kadav decided to showcase the technology in the film from the 1980s and not very advanced. He wrote, “💫 CARGO ENTERING 09-09-2020 only on @netflix_in 🚀💫”. Now follow your favourite television celebs and telly updates. Chhapaak actor Vikrant Massey took to his Instagram handle on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, to share the release date of his film Cargo on the OTT platform, Netflix. [10] There were two spaceship sets for both interior and exterior shoots. The film is set for an OTT release on September 9. Take a look at the post below. Sabko pata hai ki 23rd”. The film revolves around a young female astronaut who meets a reclusive astronaut onboard a spacecraft, grappling with her job as she deals with the ship's enigmatic cargos.

[10] The visual effects work took a year to complete. [14][15], Due to low budget, motorcycle helmets were used for astronaut helmets in the film that were enhanced with paper and cardboard. The film is set for an OTT release on September 9.