Dial 100 is a crime thriller, in which the main exponent is time. Manoj Bajpayee plays the role of a police officer named Nikhil Sood while Neena Gupta portrays the character of Seema Pallav - a devastating mother, seeking revenge for the miserable unfortunate death of her son. The makers have described Dial 100 in these words: "One night, one call, can change your lives. Expect the unexpected with Dial 100."