Radhika Apte’s Sister Midnight had a limited theatrical release in India. It was released on May 30, 2025, and has now proved a game changer for the actress. The movie revolves around a bold theme and has given the actress an opportunity to showcase her acting abilities to their full potential. The movie had an OTT debut in India after it was digitally released in the UK. Radhika has played one of her boldest roles next to Ashok Pathak, Chhaya Kadam, and Smita Tambe.
What is the plot of Radhika Apte’s Sister Midnight?
Radhika Apte’s Sister Midnight is a dark comedy movie that has been directed by Karan Kandhari and has been nominated for the Outstanding British Debut in 2025 at the BAFTA Awards. It also received a warm response at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won a Golden Camera nomination and a spot in the Directors’ Fortnight category. The story revolves around a newly married lady who comes to Mumbai with her husband and then finds herself stuck in a pretty dull marriage.
In the movie, it is seen that the husband of the lady neglects her and does not even get intimate. The lady then develops a bond with an aunt who resides next door, but this is worrisome for the lady. The name of the married woman is ‘Uma’. Radhika has created a name for herself in the entertainment industry with movies such as Kabali, Parched, Badlapur, Sacred Games and Ghoul in her kitty. Ashok Pathak plays the role of her husband, Gopal. The 40-year-old actor is best known for his role in Panchayat.
Sister Midnight is set in Mumbai
The background locale of the movie is Mumbai and showcases a typical arranged marriage system. It shows how a spineless man sees his wife morph into a powerful force within the marital issues she faces. The film shows the life of ‘Uma’ as she explores places such as Marine Drive, Bandstand in Mumbai and is also seen travelling on the Mumbai local. She comes out of the feelings of boredom and societal expectations.
Where can one watch Radhika Apte’s Sister Midnight?
Sister Midnight became a game-changer for Radhika Apte. In India, the film is not yet available on any OTT platforms, but her fans can watch it on Tubi. The film can also be seen on streaming services such as Apple TV and Google Play. The film is known to be sharp, funny, and surprising. Users can purchase the film or rent it too digitally. There are reports doing the rounds that the movie would soon debut online, even for all Radhika’s Indian fans, and would likely come on Amazon Prime Video. However, an official confirmation from the makers is awaited.
Radhika Apte’s bold scene in Sister Midnight
Earlier, the British Board of Film Classification had observed a scene in Sister Midnight that had partial nudity as Radhika was seen revealing her body. When the movie was released in India, the nude scene done by the actress was removed. Radhika has already carved a niche for herself both in the Indian as well as international film domains which shows that she is conventional with her role choices. Even in Sister Midnight, Radhika’s character is shown to be vulnerable and has a set of emotional as well as physical nakedness, which are not always as glamorous.
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