In the crowded streets and trains of Mumbai, a nameless teenager pickpocket, known only as 55, hustles through life as part of a ruthless gang. When he crosses paths with the daughter of a man he once robbed, his world shifts. Forced to confront guilt, identity and survival, 55 must decide whether to remain a number or become more than the life he’s known.
55 is a 2025 crime thriller written and directed by Shyam P. Madiraju and produced by Scott Free Productions in association with FilmSharks and Quiver Distribution. The film stars Emraan Hashmi as Sagar Bhai, a gang leader, with Rizwan Shaikh as the teen pickpocket “55,” and features Danshree Patil among the principal cast. Set against the gritty, bustling backdrop of Mumbai, the story follows 55 — a teenage orphan and member of an organized group of street thieves named after numbers — as he moves through crowded marketplaces, rail cars, and shadowy alleyways. After stealing from a man whose subsequent suicide shakes him, 55’s encounter with the victim’s daughter forces him to question his place in a world where survival often comes at the cost of conscience.Produced with backing from Ridley Scott and Paul Feig, 55 blends thriller energy with deep character conflict, exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and the search for identity in a chaotic urban landscape. The film runs approximately 101 minutes and was released in theaters in late summer 2025. 55 will appeal to viewers who like intense character-driven stories rooted in real-world struggle and moral complexity.
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Fun Facts
Surprisingly, the title 55 is used as a symbolic device rather than a literal reference, representing a threshold moment in the story when choices begin to outweigh second chances.
In a subtle creative decision, several key moments are framed from static camera positions, reinforcing the theme of being “stuck” rather than in motion.