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Katiyabaaz

Katiyabaaz

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DocumentaryDrama

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In Kanpur, India, an electricity thief provides Robin Hood style services to the poor in the face of day long power-cuts. Meanwhile the first female chief of the local electricity supply company has vowed to put an end to all illegal connections, for good. In a summer of crisis, both come to terms with India's energy poverty.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Hindi

Runtime

80 mins

Rating

7.2/10

Release Date

12 February 2013

Country

India

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