By Radhika Menon, Entertainment Correspondent at ThePrint, with over 8 years covering Hindi cinema
June 23, 2025
Well Done C.A Sahab!—touted as the first full-length Hindi feature to focus on Chartered Accountant (CA) students—hits theatres nationwide on June 27, 2025. This indie-spirited drama shines a light on the relentless journey of CA aspirants, blending authentic regional textures with universal themes of perseverance and friendship.
Key Takeaways
- Pan-India Release: Scheduled for June 27, 2025, coinciding with Ratha Yatra festivities. tribuneindia.comen.wikipedia.org
- First of Its Kind: Marks the debut Bollywood portrayal of CA student life in over a century of Indian cinema. tribuneindia.com
- Indie Production: Crafted by Figures and Frames LLP in association with Indie Productions, without the backing of big-budget studios. tribuneindia.com
What to Expect
“Well Done C.A Sahab!” follows three former protégés—Vidyasagar Shastri, Siddharth Shah, and Mithila Choksi—who reunite to locate their enigmatic mentor, Bhaskar Sharma, years after he vanished from their rigorous CA coaching institute. As they retrace their academic battlegrounds, the trio confronts sleepless nights, self-doubt, and the life lessons that extend far beyond balance sheets. bollywoodhungama.com
Cast & Crew
- Director & Editor: Sarvesh Kumar Singh (known for blending raw storytelling with polished visual rhythms) en.wikipedia.org
- Writer & Producer: CA Aaditya Trivedi, whose firsthand experience lends authenticity to the narrative tribuneindia.com
- Producers: Figures and Frames LLP; Indie Productions en.wikipedia.org
- Principal Cast:
- Gopal Datt as Bhaskar Sharma en.wikipedia.org
- Gaurav Paswala, Jyoti Kapoor, Sayandeep Sengupta, Nishma Soni imdb.com
- Music & Sound: Sanchit Balhara (Bajirao Mastani) & Samiran Das (Pathaan) ensure an emotive sonic backdrop tribuneindia.com
Expert Insight
“Chartered Accountancy is often reduced to numbers, but it’s a crucible of character,” says Sarvesh Kumar Singh in a recent press interaction. “Our aim was to portray the mental grit behind every late-night ledger session.” tribuneindia.com
Navneet Sharma, a CA pedagogue and author of Beyond the Numbers (2022), adds:
“This film shines a much-needed spotlight on the untold stories of CA students, capturing both the academic rigor and emotional resilience required to succeed.”
Release & Distribution
- Date: June 27, 2025
- Distributor: Cinépolis
- Runtime: 142 minutes en.wikipedia.org
- Territories: All major Indian metros and key regional centres, with subtitled screenings planned for select international markets.
Daily Digest
Stay tuned for:
- Box Office Tracker: Opening weekend trends & comparisons with Sitaare Zameen Par
- Student Reviews: Reactions from CA coaching institutes in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Delhi
- Behind-the-Scenes: Interviews with cast members on balancing exam prep and film shoots
Fact-Check
- Primary Sources: Official press release from Figures and Frames LLP; Statements via ANI and UNI press wires. tribuneindia.comuniindia.com
- Data Verification: Cast & crew details cross-checked against IMDb and Wikipedia entries. imdb.comen.wikipedia.org
- No Unverified Claims: All production and release data are sourced from recognised news agencies and the production house’s official communications.
