Netflix's Gajab Raat: Manoj Bajpayee Stars in Corruption Thriller Set Over One Night
Gajab Raat, directed by Ritesh Shah and produced by Neeraj Pandey, is a Netflix crime thriller centered on Ajay Nirvit (Manoj Bajpayee), a corrupt Delhi police inspector who becomes involved in a complex case after a severely injured woman is found on the streets. The film explores themes of institutional corruption, moral conflict, and bureaucratic power struggles over one night. While Bajpayee's performance is widely praised, critics note the film's pacing issues, predictable twists, and underdeveloped supporting characters, resulting in mixed reviews about its overall impact.
First-hand measurement across 10 sources
We measured how 10 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (55/100). Lens Score 25/100.
Outlets measured: mint, deccanherald, freepressjournal, thetribune, timesnow, httpswwwoutlookindiacom, indianexpress, news18, and 2 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 32/100 to 78/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
scrollin broke this story on 23 Oct, 10:18 am. Other outlets followed.