Chhapaak
Chhapaak (transl. Splash) is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language biographical drama film based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film stars Deepika Padukone in leading role of a character inspired by Agarwal alongside Vikrant Massey and Madhurjeet Sarghi. It marked Padukone's production debut, and acting comeback after two years since Padmaavat (2018). The film was jointly backed by Fox Star Studios, Ka Productions, Avernus Productions and Mriga Films.
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| Directed by | Meghna Gulzar |
| Written by | Atika Chohan Meghna Gulzar |
| Produced by | Fox Star Studios Deepika Padukone Govind Singh Sandhu Meghna Gulzar |
| Starring | Deepika Padukone Vikrant Massey |
| Cinematography | Malay Prakash |
| Edited by | Nitin Baid |
| Music by | Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy |
Production companies | Fox Star Studios Ka Productions Avernus Productions Mriga Films |
| Distributed by | Fox Star Studios |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹35 crore |
| Box office | est. ₹55 crore |
Shooting took place from March to June 2019 in locations near New Delhi and Mumbai. Released worldwide on 10 January 2020 in cinemas, the film was declared tax-free in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. In its theatrical run, the film grossed over ₹55 crore (US$6.9 million) globally and emerged as a commercial failure.