Bobby Deol stuns in 'Bandar' first look; Anurag Kashyap returns with grit; check out
Bobby Deol
's intense first look from 'Bandar', directed by
Anurag Kashyap
, is out and it has already sparked buzz among cinephiles. Shared on Instagram by Deol himself, the poster features him seated solemnly in a jail cell while other prisoners sleep around him.
The line on the poster reads: 'The story that should not have been told…' hinting at the dark and controversial nature of the film.
'Our film, inspired from true events, is premiering at #tiff50,' Bobby captioned the post. The film is an official selection at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival 2025, a significant feat that further cements Deol's artistic resurgence.
A story rooted in truth and grit
Helmed by Kashyap, known for critically acclaimed works like 'Gangs of Wasseypur', 'Black Friday', and 'Ugly—Bandar is expected to follow in the same vein of hard-hitting realism.
The film reportedly delves into complex themes and is inspired by real incidents. the film will be also promising a narrative that challenges, disturbs, and engages, which is Anurag Kashyap's trademark style.
The ensemble cast includes
Sanya Malhotra
,
Saba Azad
, and
Sapna Pabbi
.
Fans are especially excited about the Deol-Kashyap collaboration, with one user commenting: 'Acting masterclass by Lord Bobby himself… can't wait for this!' One comment read, "That's amazing! Congratulations and best wishes."
A third comment read, "Woow congratulations bobby bhaiya ." Overall the expectations are quite high for the film.
Check out the poster here
Bobby Deol's powerhouse phase continues
Deol, who had a brief but talked-about cameo in 'Housefull 5', is clearly riding high on his recent resurgence. Apart from 'Bandar', he has multiple projects lined up across languages: the Telugu period drama 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1', the Hindi action-thriller 'Alpha', and the much-awaited Tamil film 'Jana Nayagan', slated for release in 2026.
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