Knockout (2020 film)

Knockout is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Mani Shankar. The film stars Irrfan Khan, Kangana Ranaut, and Gulshan Grover in the lead roles. The plot revolves around a man who claims to have information that could expose corruption within the Indian government and holds a banker hostage on a mobile phone while negotiating with authorities. The film is a remake of the 2004 American film Phone Booth, with significant alterations to the narrative and setting to reflect Indian social and political realities. The film received mixed reviews, with critics noting its derivative plot and over-the-top execution, while praising Khan's performance.