Set amidst extreme power shortage in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, the film tells the story from the perspective of an electricity thief and an IAS officer, who has vowed to eliminate electricity theft.
This is the duos first full-length feature film.
The film's music has been composed by Indian Ocean, Nora Kroll-Rosenbaum and Gingger Shankar.
'Katiyabaaz' had its world premier at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival and was well received by critics and audience alike.
Since then the festival has grown into one of the most important celebrations of films and filmmakers worldwide.