The truth is hidden 35,000 feet above the ground.|Apr. 29, 2022|India|n/A
Genre: Bollywood;Drama;Thriller
Description: “Runway 34” is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language thriller film produced and directed by Ajay Devgn. The movie features a star-studded cast including Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Rakul Preet Singh, Angira Dhar, and Aakanksha Singh. It was released theatrically on April 29, 2022.
The film is based on the true story of Jet Airways flight 9W 555, a Boeing 737–800 aircraft traveling from Doha to Kochi, which narrowly escaped disaster on August 18, 2015. The flight faced severe challenges while attempting to land at Cochin International Airport due to poor weather conditions and limited visibility around 5:45 AM.
Originally titled “Mayday,” the film was officially announced on November 7, 2020, with principal photography beginning on December 11, 2020, in Hyderabad. Production wrapped up on December 17, 2021.
Critics praised the film for its gripping portrayal of the aviation mishap, blending suspense, drama, and engaging characters. Rachana Dubey of *The Times of India* awarded it 4/5, calling it a must-watch for its depiction of a near-disastrous event. Shweta Keshri of *India Today* rated it 3.5/5, noting that Ajay Devgn has found his footing as a director. Rohit Bhatnagar of *The Free Press Journal* and other reviewers also gave it 3.5/5, highlighting its thrilling narrative and balanced execution.
Despite a strong first half, some critics felt the second half slowed down due to heavy dialogue. Overall, “Runway 34” stands out as a well-crafted thriller with the right mix of technical brilliance, emotion, and entertainment.
Cast director: Ajay Devgn
Cast actor: Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Rakul Preet Singh, Angira Dhar, Boman Irani, Aakanksha Singh, Hrishikesh Pandey, Ajey Nagar (Carry Minati)
Original name: रनवे ३४