Tribal people part of Amit Masurkar’s Newton! 

After receiving a warm response at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival the trailer of Amit V Masurkar’s highly anticipated Newton has garnered an overwhelming response from viewers and incited intrigue amongst them.

The Rajkummar Rao-starrer is about a rookie government clerk, determined to conduct fair elections in conflict-ridden jungles of Chhattisgarh against formidable odds.

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People from Jungles:

• The dark comedy was shot extensively in forest areas frequented by Maoists.
• Resolved to conserve the ambience and showcase the untamed flavor of jungles, tribal people of the jungles were auditioned and cast in the film.
• Amit informs, “We shot in Dalli Rajhara. My casting director and I cast locals from villages near the Naxalite-controlled jungles.
• We cast 100-plus people from over ten villages.”
• Talking about his thoughts on shooting in Naxalite-controlled zone, the director says,
• “Initially, the idea was scary. But once we went for a reccee, we realized people don’t care for Bollywood much.
• We told everyone how we are making a movie about elections and it has nothing to do with Maoism.
• As long as you aren’t making anyone suspicious, you are safe.”
• Furthermore, Eros International and Aanand L Rai present a Drishyam Production in association with Colour Yellow Productions.
• In addition, it is written and directed by Amit V Masurkar.
• Newton is scheduled to release on the 22nd September, 2017.
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