In one of the more unexpected casting choices of the year, Decibel: Past Has A New Voice brings together actor Sunny Singh and indie singer-turned-actress Dot for a genre-bending investigative thriller. Directed and produced by Vineet Joshi—who previously backed the blockbuster M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story—Decibel marks his directorial debut and aims to carve out a new auditory-driven niche in Indian cinema.
Billed as a suspenseful dive into a mystery where sound plays a pivotal role, the film explores how the past can resurface in the most unsettling of ways. With its tagline, “Past Has A New Voice,” the movie teases a plot that’s as psychological as it is sonic. While the premise hints at influences from high-stakes sound-based thrillers like the 2022 South Korean film Decibel, this Indian iteration promises a fresh emotional and cultural spin.
Sunny Singh, often typecast in comic or romantic roles, takes a sharp turn here. Known best for Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, which performed decently but didn’t quite cement him as a box office draw, Singh seems poised for reinvention. Dot, meanwhile, brings a different kind of energy to the project. A niche indie artist best known for her track “Everybody Dances to Techno,” she steps into acting for the first time—an intriguing wildcard in a story that clearly thrives on unpredictability.
The supporting cast is solid and seasoned, with names like Alka Amin, Atul Srivastava, and Aksha Pardasany bringing weight to the ensemble. Joshi’s past production success and his understanding of mainstream tastes could provide the right balance between cinematic style and narrative substance—if the script delivers. And with a sound-sensitive plot at the core, Decibel has the potential to break away from conventional whodunits into more experimental thriller territory.
Whether the film becomes a genre breakthrough or simply a bold experiment, Decibel already stands out for its casting, concept, and ambition. As the release approaches, all ears (and eyes) will be on this one.