To Ensure True-to-Life Authenticity, Makers of Amit Sadh’s ‘Pratap’ Construct a Full-Scale Jail Set in Bhopal!

The production team behind Pratap, starring Amit Sadh in the lead role, pulled out all the stops to bring an uncompromised sense of realism to the film’s narrative. Rather than depending solely on pre-existing live locations, the filmmakers constructed a custom jail set in Bhopal, crafting a gritty and immersive atmosphere tailored specifically to the requirements of the script.

Written and directed by Sachin Saraf, Pratap follows the journey of a decorated encounter specialist whose life takes an unexpected turn, placing him on the other side of the law. With the prison environment playing an important role in the narrative, the makers wanted the setting to feel as real and convincing as possible.

To achieve this, the production team undertook the task of building a jail set in Bhopal, paying close attention to the structure, surroundings and detailing required to bring the world of the film to life. The decision allowed the filmmakers greater creative control over the setting while ensuring that the environment remained true to the story.

Speaking about the effort that went into recreating the jail, director Sachin Saraf shares, “We wanted the world of Pratap to feel as authentic as possible. The jail plays an important role in the film’s narrative, and recreating the environment in Bhopal gave us the freedom to design the space according to the requirements of the story. A lot of thought and effort went into getting the detailing right because we wanted the setting to feel believable on screen.”

The specially created set also provided the actors with an environment that complemented the circumstances their characters find themselves in. From the overall atmosphere to the finer details, the effort behind recreating the jail reflects the makers’ commitment to presenting a believable cinematic experience.

Pratap features Amit Sadh alongside Esha Deol, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Seema Biswas and Milind Gunaji. Produced by Pradeep Rangwani under the banner of UV Films, the film is slated for a theatrical release on November 20, 2026.

By Keerti Kadam