Rehmat (2026) Review – Naseeruddin Shah in Gurvinder Singh’s Punjabi Film at Locarno

Rehmat is an India–France co-production by acclaimed Punjabi filmmaker Gurvinder Singh (Anhe Ghore Da Daan), adapted from short stories by Ajeet Cour. It premiered in the main competition of the 79th Locarno Film Festival.

Story (No Spoilers)

Set in present-day Punjab, the film weaves three stories: a young woman hiding an injured man from the authorities, a household living with a missing father, and an old man who arrives in a village claiming to be God. Naseeruddin Shah plays Rashid Ali, whose family left Punjab before Partition and who returns to his birthplace after decades in England.

Reception

Close-up called it “a flowing hymn to solidarity and brotherhood in contemporary Punjab”, and The Wire described it as “warm, thoughtful and neighbourly”. It was nominated for the Golden Leopard.

Rehmat MP4 Movie Download & Where to Watch

Rehmat premiered at the Locarno Film Festival on 6 August 2026. A general theatrical or streaming release has not been announced yet. Festival films are never legally available as MP4 downloads before release.

Final Verdict

Rating: 7.8/10. A must for lovers of meaningful Punjabi cinema.

Rehmat: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rehmat released?
Rehmat was released on 6 August 2026 in Punjabi.

Who directed Rehmat?
Rehmat is directed by Gurvinder Singh.

Who is in the cast of Rehmat?
The cast includes Naseeruddin Shah, Harwinder Aujla, Jaswant Zafar, Suvinder Vicky, Mita Vashisht.

What is the runtime of Rehmat?
Rehmat runs for about 2h 37m.

Is Rehmat available for MP4 movie download?
Not from any legal source we can confirm yet. Rehmat is not on a major Indian OTT app at the time of writing, so any “free MP4 download” link is pirated or fake. Check the official apps for its streaming release.

Is Rehmat worth watching?
We rate Rehmat 7.8/10. Gurvinder Singh’s warm, multi-story Punjabi film about solidarity in today’s Punjab, competing for the Golden Leopard.