Netflix today dropped the trailer of its much-anticipated thriller - Thar showcasing the terrific performances by the father-son duo of Anil Kapoor and Harshvarrdhan Kapoor, legendary actor Satish Kaushik and the versatile Fatima Sana Shaikh. The film is set to release on Netflix on May 6, 2022.

The film follows Siddharth, an antique dealer’s journey through a remote village in Rajasthan that has recently been rocked by a series of violent killings. As the local cop Surekha Singh investigates these killings he crosses paths with Siddharth… will that encounter be the only one? The mix of intriguing characters, thrilling plotline and picturesque view of arid deserts will keep the audience on the edge of their seats till the end.

Talking about the film, Harshvarrdhan Kapoor shared, “The wait is almost over and we’re very excited to be handing our Film over to audiences all over the world . We’ve paid attention to the little details and they have added up to create a world and a narrative that is unique. Netflix is the perfect platform for thar to reach audiences globally who will connect with the film

Talking about working with his son, Anil Kapoor shared, “I love working with young and new talent and with Thar bringing onboard young actors and filmmakers it gives me a completely different perspective on films. Returning to Netflix after AK vs AK and the audiences across the globe it traveled to, I can’t wait for Thar to premiere on the streaming service and for it to reach people across continents since it’s a unique story that audiences anywhere will enjoy."

On the same note, Satish Kaushik shared, “I'm thrilled to be a part of this project and to get the chance to work with Anil Ji and the rest of the cast and crew. When I was offered this character, I thought it would be a fantastic opportunity to play the part because it is something I had not done before in my acting career.”

Fatima Sana Shaikh added, “ I’ve got the opportunity to work on a very distinct character that I haven’t played in the past. Working with Raj Singh Chaudhary, Harshvarrdhan, Anil sir, Satish Sir and Jitendra Joshi was lovely. As always, I am excited to collaborate with Netflix again and am looking forward to how the audiences react to this film and to my character.

Director, Raj Singh Chaudhary added, “Thar is a unique and engaging genre that I am extremely excited to present to the audience. This film has taken many years to come into fruition and has been an enthralling experience from beginning to end. Working with such powerhouse performers and team has been a wonderful journey for me and I am looking forward to this film reaching audiences globally through Netflix.

On May 6th, Thar will be available exclusively on Netflix!

Production Company: Anil Kapoor Film and Communication Network (AKFC)

Director: Raj Singh Chaudhary

Writer/ Screenplay: Raj Singh Chaudhary

Dialogues: Raj Singh Chaudhary, Anurag Kashyap

Cinematographer: Shreya Dev Dube

Music Director: Ajay Jayanthi

Cast: Anil Kapoor, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Harshvarrdhan Kapoor, Satish Kaushik, Mukti Mohan and Jitendra Joshi

Aishuwarya Sudarshan
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