Logout is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language cyber thriller drama film starring Babil Khan,[1] which is also a sharp critique on our dependence on smartphones.[2] The cast also includes Rasika Dugal, Gandharv Dewan, and Nimisha Nair.[3] Directed by Amit Golani, produced by Viacom18 Studios and Posham Pa Pictures and written by Biswapati Sarkar,[4] Logout explores the dark side of digital fame and the psychological toll of life lived online. It was released on ZEE5 on April 18, 2025.[5]
Logout follows Pratyush Dua (played by Babil Khan), a popular social media influencer on the verge of reaching ten million followers. Charismatic and engaging, Pratyush has built his public image around a carefully curated digital persona. While his online success continues to rise, his sister Ananya expresses concern about his increasing obsession with fame and online validation.
During a public event, Pratyush's smartphone, central to his social media activity, is stolen. Initially dismissing it as a minor setback, he soon discovers that an anonymous figure, operating under the pseudonym "Shadow," has hijacked his online accounts. The unknown individual begins posting unsettling content, manipulating Pratyush’s public image, and leaking fragments of his personal information. What starts as digital vandalism quickly escalates into a full-blown invasion of privacy, with Shadow exploiting the influencer’s private data, messages, and financial details.
As Pratyush attempts to regain control of his accounts, he reaches out to his manager and close friend Vikram, as well as Inspector Rhea, a cybercrime officer investigating the breach. Despite their efforts, Shadow remains elusive and appears to anticipate every move. The attacker’s taunts become increasingly psychological, using Pratyush’s own digital footprint to destabilize him.
The impact is swift and public. Followers misinterpret the cryptic posts as coming from Pratyush himself, sparking backlash and tarnishing his reputation. He becomes isolated, paranoid, and consumed by the mystery surrounding Shadow’s identity and motivations. Ananya tries to intervene but struggles to break through his growing detachment from reality.
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