Mercy (2025 film)
2025 Hindi-language film
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Mercy is a 2025 Hindi-language drama film directed by Mitul Patel. The film stars Adil Hussain, Raj Vasudeva and Niharica Raizada in lead roles.[2]
Raj Vasudeva
Niharica Raizada
| Mercy | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Mitul Patel |
| Written by | Mitul Patel |
| Starring | Adil Hussain Raj Vasudeva Niharica Raizada |
| Cinematography | Karthik Mallur |
| Edited by | Sanjay Ingle |
| Music by | Kingshuk Chakravarthy |
Production company | Ever Clear Films |
Release dates |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
The film is based on the subject of passive euthanasia and explores the emotional and ethical complexities surrounding end-of-life decisions.[3]
Plot
The film follows Shekhar on a silent Christmas Eve as he struggles with the agonizing decision of whether to end his mother's life. [4]
Cast
- Adil Hussain
- Raj Vasudeva
- Niharica Raizada
- Aparna Ghoshal
- Kunal Bhan
- Azinkya Mishra
- Ajay Dutta
Production
The film marks the directorial debut of Mitul Patel and is produced by Ever Clear Films.[5]
Release
Reception
The film has been shown at international film festivals including the UK Asian Film Festival and Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, where it received positive responses. Mercy also won Best International Feature Film at the 2025 London Independent Film Festival (LIFF) and won Best Actor and Best Debutante Director at the 18th Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF) 2026.[8] [9]