‘Jigra’ Trailer: Emotional Action Thriller Stars Alia Bhatt As A Woman Who Will Stop At Nothing To Save Her Brother
After a teaser garnered 39 million views across two weeks, the official trailer is now out for Alia Bhatt-starrer Jigra, check it out above. The emotional action thriller is set for an October 11 global release with Moviegoers Entertainment handling international and Viacom18 Studios releasing in India.
Bhatt (Gangubai Kathiawadi) leads the cast alongside rising star Vedang Raina (The Archies). The film tells the story of an unbreakable bond between a sister and brother, forged through hardship and unwavering loyalty. When a series of tragic events threatens her brother’s life, the sister embarks on a perilous journey filled with anguish, determination and an indomitable spirit.
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Directed by Vasan Bala, the film boasts an ensemble cast including Manoj Pahwa, Aditya Nanda, Yuvraj Vijan, Ishan Jack, Jason Shah and Harsh Singh.
Produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Alia Bhatt, Shaheen Bhatt and Somen Mishra, Jigra is presented by Viacom18 Studios, Dharma Productions and Eternal Sunshine Productions.
Dharma CEO Apoorva Mehta tells Deadline, “As a production house, we always strive to tell stories that resonate deeply with audiences, and Jigra truly embodies that vision… We’re excited for the audiences to get a first glimpse into this poignant tale of sibling love and sacrifice. Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina’s impressive and heartfelt performance bring the film’s emotional core to life with great sincerity. Under Vasan Bala’s thoughtful direction, we believe Jigra will deeply resonate with the audiences.”
Adds Eternal Sunshine’s Shaheen Bhatt, “We are thrilled to finally share the trailer for Jigra with the world. This film is a labor of love, and we have poured our hearts into crafting a story that we hope will resonate with audiences on a deeply personal level. Alia and Vedang have brought their characters to life with remarkable sincerity and depth, beautifully illustrating the unbreakable bond between siblings and the sacrifices we make for those we love and cherish most. Vasan Bala’s directorial prowess is evident in every frame. We can’t wait for everyone to experience this film.”
Dharma’s Somen Mishra continues, “This trailer shows the strength of Alia Bhatt and Vasan Bala, two strong creative forces coming together to create such a distinct work. I am very proud that we could get Vasan to Dharma for Jigra and deliver something whose core emotions are so strong that hopefully it will resonate with the audiences worldwide.”
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