Updated On: 09 February, 2026 03:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Set in Brazil, 1977, The Secret Agent follows a technology expert who flees a mysterious past and returns to his hometown in search of peace. However, the city draws him into a world of danger, surveillance, and moral ambiguity

The Secret Agent gets Indian release
One of the most acclaimed international films of recent times, The Secret Agent is set to release in Cinemas across India on February 27, following an extraordinary global awards run and widespread critical praise as one of the best movies of the year.
Set in Brazil, 1977, a time of great mischief and unrest, The Secret Agent follows a technology expert who flees a mysterious past and returns to his hometown of Recife in search of peace. However, the city soon reveals itself to be anything but a refuge, drawing him into a world of danger, surveillance, and moral ambiguity. A visually striking and thematically rich political thriller, the film blends grindhouse aesthetics with sharp social commentary, resulting in a story that is both intensely suspenseful and deeply human.