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Published 22:29 IST, September 15th 2024

Sector 36: Who Play Surinder Koli, Moninder Singh Pandher In Movie Inspired By Nithari Killings?

Sector 36: The film, headlined by Vikrant Massey and Deepak Doriyal, has garnered massive praise from critics and audiences alike since its premiere on Netflix.

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Sector 36 is inspired by Nithari Killings in Noida
Sector 36 is inspired by Nithari Killings in Noida | Image: Netflix India/X

Sector 36: Vikrant Massey's headliner has been making headlines ever since its premiere on September 13. The movie is based on the real-life gruesome killings and rape of children and women in Noida's Nithari. Massey plays the role of the prime accused Surinder Koli in the movie. Upon its release, viewers praised both the filmmakers and Massey's chilling portrayal of Prem. Several social media users have also lauded the makers for their spot-on portrayal of the accused.

Vikrant Massey plays the main accused Surinder Koli in Sector 36 


Vikrant Massey essays the main accused in the movie. Portraying a grey character - Prem, Massey features as the antagonist Surinder Koli the serial killer who worked as a domestic help at Moninder Singh Pandher's house. In the show, his character is accused of rape, murder and cannibalism.

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Vikrant Massey essays the role of Surinder Kohli | Image: IMDb


Much like Kohli, Vikrant's character in the film dons a moustache. The police had arrested Surinder in the matter, and as shown in the movie, he confessed to all crimes. He even spoke about the crimes he committed in great detail, sending chills down the spine to many newsreaders at the time of the incident and audiences who watched the show on Netflix.


Who plays the businessman Moninder Singh Pandher in Sector 36? 


Along with Surinder Kohli, his employer Moninder Singh Pandher was also accused in the matter. The wealthy businessman was accused of raping women, paedophilia and organ trafficking from his residence in Noida's Nithari. In Sector 36, which marks the directorial debut of Aditya Nimbalkar, Balbir Singh Bassi is the name of the wealthy businessman and Prem's boss. Akash Khurana plays the role of the businessman in the film.

The Netflix original movie Sector 36 is inspired by the 2006 Nithari Killings in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The names of those involved have been changed to protect their identities. The real story begins when locals in Noida discover a decomposed hand in a drain. Despite this, the police initially dismissed any foul play. 

Updated 22:29 IST, September 15th 2024