Mandala Murders trailer: Vaani Kapoor as detective is up against crime and sorcery
As the mystery deepens, each character finds themselves ensnared in ancient beliefs and buried truths — discovering a chilling secret cult hiding in plain sight.Actors Shriya Pilgaonkar, Siddhanth Kapoor, Rahul Bagga, Raghubir Yadav, and Monica Choudhary also play pivotal roles in the show. Gopi Puthran, creator and director of 'Mandala Murders' said, "From the start, our goal with Mandala Murders was to create a world that feels unknown yet grounded—where every truth has layers and every answer leads to more questions."Watch trailer here: "Crafting the tension, weaving in symbolism, and watching this brilliant cast bring it to life has been incredibly rewarding. Partnering with Netflix gave us the scale and vision to bring this layered story to life," Puthran added.Manan Rawat, who has co-directed the film, further said, "Every episode adds another piece to the puzzle - challenging everything you think you know. Vaani, Vaibhav, and Surveen bring a rare blend of raw emotion and intensity with their performances. With Netflix we were able to craft a world that's as visually compelling as it is emotionally charged—where every frame deepens the suspense, and every character leaves an impact."The series is backed by YRF Entertainment and executive produced by Aditya Chopra, Uday Chopra, Yogendra Mogre and Akshaye Widhani. 'Mandala Murders' is yet another creative collaboration between Netflix and Yash Raj Films after 'The Railway Men' (2023).The show is scheduled to release on July 25 on Netflix.- Ends
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