After Wowing Venice, Anurag Kashyap-Kiran Rao's Stolen Set for India Release
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Independent thriller Stolen, directed by Karan Tejpal and starring Abhishek Banerjee, will release on Prime Video in India on June 4.
After making waves at the prestigious Venice Film Festival back in 2023, the much-acclaimed indie thriller Stolen is finally making its way to Indian audiences. The film, which stars Abhishek Banerjee in the lead, is all set to premiere on June 4 on Prime Video.
Directed by debutant Karan Tejpal and produced by Gaurav Dhingra, Stolen had its world premiere at the 80th Venice Film Festival, where it received rave reviews for its gripping storytelling and strong performances. Now, after a two-year wait, the homegrown gem is ready for its long-overdue release in its country of origin.
The streaming platform dropped the official poster on Instagram, featuring Banerjee in an intense, gritty look. The caption teased the nail-biting premise: 'A missing child and a thrilling race against time. #StolenOnPrime, June 4."
Stolen follows two city-bred brothers whose lives are turned upside down after they witness a baby being abducted from a helpless mother at a railway station in rural India.
With big names like Anurag Kashyap, Kiran Rao, Nikkhil Advani and Vikramaditya Motwane backing the project, Stolen carries serious indie cred.
Executive producer Anurag Kashyap said in a statement, 'Cinema that is strong, unflinching, relentless and emotionally raw will always grab you from the first frame and not let go–that's exactly what Stolen did to me"
Kiran Rao added, 'Stolen is a rare film that combines thrilling narrative tension with a deeply humane core. The character of Jhumpa stayed with me long after I watched the film–her vulnerability and resilience are a reminder of the strength that lies in the most unexpected places. It's that rare kind of cinema that captivates while drawing the audience deeper with every frame."
Nikkhil Advani shared, 'I've always been drawn to stories that challenge convention and spark conversation – Stolen does exactly that. While its narrative is tense and gripping, it's ultimately anchored in deep emotional resonance."
Manish Menghani, director and head – content licensing, Prime Video India, said, 'This edge-of-the-seat thriller is more than entertainment–it holds a mirror to society, delving into powerful themes of justice, trauma, and human resilience."
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