New Delhi: Disney+ Hotstar unveiled the official trailer of their upcoming Bollywood surprise release titled Cuttputlli on Saturday, August 20, 2022.
The film will release exclusively on the OTT platform on September 02, 2022, and will be made available to all platform subscribers. However, the makers will release Cuttputlli on Hulu for the U.S.A. viewers.
The trailer talks about a killer who claimed two victims and left their bodies in public spaces: one victim on a bench at a viewpoint and another in a large drainage pipe. The police must nab the killer before more innocent lives are claimed.
The official synopsis of the film read, “Set in the quaint hill station town of Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, newly inducted sub-inspector Arjan Sethi encounters a series of gruesome killings. Intrigued by the recurring pattern of the murders, Sethi embarks on a thrilling roller coaster ride where he seeks to find the link between the murders and the face behind them.”
“During his investigations, the murderer’s presence rings closer to home as his life, family, and love face the killer’s ire in a twisted turn of fate. In this race against time thriller, unlocking the mind of a murderer is the only key to unmasking his identity and motive. But can Arjun Sethi rise to the task?” it added.
Talking about the film, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar said, “Set once upon a time in Kasauli amidst the backdrop of nature’s beauty, the film unveils incidents of ugly killings. It’s filled with enthralling twists and turns. I play an underdog investigation officer, Arjan Sethi who is on a trail to catch the psychopath killer whose motives are unpredictable and unclear.”
“Here, revenge is an illusion and the last act of the movie is unthinkable and will take you by total surprise – and that’s what makes it unique!! Get ready for the Kill, multiple Chills, and even more Thrills! Director Ranjit has done a brilliant job of narrating this thriller in a unique style …Cut some time from your busy schedule and watch Cuttputlli on Disney + Hotstar,” he added.
Director Ranjit M Tewari said, “Being given an opportunity to collaborate with Akshay sir for the second time was extremely humbling & exciting. I was attracted to Cuttputlli because the work of our police forces always intrigued me. I wanted our audiences to visually experience the mental acumen and perseverance along with the physical handwork that goes into solving a case.”
About shooting during the pandemic, Tewari said, “The experience of shooting through the second lockdown was made much easier by Vaashu ji, Jackky, Deepshikha and the entire team that lent me their unwavering support and trust. Every team member has worked relentlessly to get into the skin of their characters.”
Directed by Ranjit M Tewari, produced by Vashu Bhagnani and Jackky Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh and Pooja Entertainment, Cuttputlli is set in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, and features Akshay Kumar in pivotal role.
(Avya Mathur)