Badla (2019)
Badla is streaming in the UAE on Netflix.
The verdict
Badla is a dependable Hindi film — it does what it sets out to do. It holds a 7.3/10 on TMDB from 180 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 120 minutes. In the UAE you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h on it?
2h of Hindi crime with thriller threaded through. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 180 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want resolution faster than the genre gives it
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
A dynamic young entrepreneur finds herself locked in a hotel room with the corpse of her dead lover. She hires a prestigious lawyer to defend her and they work together to figure out what actually happened.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h |
| Genre | Crime / Thriller |
| Language | Hindi |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Sujoy Ghosh
Cast
Where to watch in the UAE
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sep 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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