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With global recognition & critical applause, Prime Video's 'Stolen' stands tall as the most awaited digital release of 2025
The trailer pulses with raw emotion and intensity, immersing viewers in a world where justice and vengeance blur - Will Jhumpa find her missing child? read more Some films start making waves long before their release. While many films come and go, only a few truly leave an impact — and investigative thriller Stolen is a perfect blend of both. This upcoming crime thriller has already captured attention with its edge-of-the-seat investigative narrative. The trailer alone has sent chills down the audience's spine, hinting at a powerful and hard-hitting story. What sets Stolen apart is the talented cast, edge of the seat experience and themes that have not been weaved intrinsically the way we find in Stolen ever. If the talks are to be believed, Stolen hits it out of the part for Amazon this year as the most awaited release of 2025. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Though Stolen has already made its mark on the film festival circuit, earning critical acclaim and praise, it is now eagerly awaited by the masses. With its digital release on the horizon, the film is set to make a significant impact. If we look at Stolen's riveting trailer, it opens with a heart-wrenching moment as a baby is snatched from her mother, Jhumpa's arms, played by Mia Maelzer, as she sleeps at a desolate railway station. What follows is a relentless pursuit, as brothers Raman and Gautam, played by Shubham Vardhan and Abhishek Banerjee respectively, join Jhumpa as they navigate treacherous terrain while hunting for the missing child. Deep in India's remote hinterlands, with hostile locals threatening their lives, their search evolves into a desperate fight for survival. The trailer pulses with raw emotion and intensity, immersing viewers in a world where justice and vengeance blur - Will Jhumpa find her missing child? What fate awaits Raman and Gautam? The film, which has been screened at multiple international film festivals, is all set to be available for streaming from June 2025. It made its debut at the Venice Film Festival 2023, where it received a standing ovation. The film went on to win Best Director, Best Cinematography, and Best Female Actor at the Beijing International Film Festival. At Japan's Skip City International D-Cinema Festival, it was awarded Best Film and Best Director. The Zurich Film Festival also honoured Stolen with a Special Mention, further cementing its reputation on the global stage. In India, the film premiered at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival and was later showcased at the 28th International Film Festival of Kerala. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The anticipation for Stolen continues to rise to a fever pitch. The trailer alone has left audiences intrigued, promising a gripping and intense crime thriller. Directed by Karan Tejpal and written by Tejpal along with Dhingra and Swapnil Salkar (Agadbumb), Stolen features a highly talented cast including Abhishek Banerjee, Harish Khanna, Mia Maelzer, Sahidur Rahaman, and Shubham Vardhan in lead roles. Stolen is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and in over 240 countries and territories on June 4.
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26-05-2025
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This nail-biting crime thriller has won many awards even before release, has 7.1 IMDb rating, lead actor is…, film is…,
This film is the story of two modern-minded brothers who witness the abduction of a poor mother's child at a railway station in rural India. Driven by moral responsibility, one brother convinces the other to help the mother and join him on a risky quest to find the child. Brought to life by a powerful cast of Abhishek Banerjee, Harish Khanna, Mia Malzer, Sahidur Rahman and Shubham, Stolen will premiere on Prime Video on June 4 in India and in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Prime Video today announced that its new Hindi Original investigative crime thriller film, Stolen, will have its exclusive global premiere on June 4. Backed by an acclaimed team of executive producers – Anurag Kashyap, Kiran Rao, Nikkhil Advani and Vikramaditya Motwane – Stolen marks the directorial debut of Karan Tejpal and is produced by Gaurav Dhingra for Jungle Book Studios. The story of the film is written by Karan Tejpal along with Swapnil Salkar – Agadbam and Gaurav Dhingra. The first glimpse of this film has been revealed. At the same time, fans are seen praising it. View this post on Instagram A post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin) Stolen made a strong debut at the Venice Film Festival where it received a standing ovation, following which the film went on to win many accolades and awards at several film festivals across the world. It won the Best Director, Best Cinematography and Best Actress awards at the Beijing International Film Festival. It won the Best Film and Best Director awards at the Skip City International D-Cinema Festival in Japan. The Zurich Film Festival also awarded Stolen a Special Mention, further cementing its reputation on the global stage. In India, the film premiered at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival and was later screened at the 28th Kerala International Film Festival. Executive Producer Anurag Kashyap said, 'Cinema that is strong, fearless, relentless and emotionally honest, that grabs you from the very first frame and doesn't let go till the very end, and Stolen did just that for me. What I love most about this film is its refusal to conform to conventions. For me, cinema should be fearless, and Karan Tejpal has made a film that reflects that spirit perfectly. I am glad that it has found a platform like Prime Video, and now the whole world will be able to see this amazing thriller. It is a film that challenges you, makes you jealous as a filmmaker and also inspires you at a time when you are looking for a ray of hope from desi cinema. Such cinema should always be supported. Stolen did that for me and I feel proud to be a part of it.' Speaking about the film, Executive Producer Kiran Rao said, 'Stolen is an extraordinary film that blends gripping storytelling with deep human emotion. Jhumpa's character stayed with me long after I finished watching the film—her fragility and combativeness are a reminder that strength lies in the most unexpected places. It's that special kind of film that captivates and captivates the audience even more with every frame. It's a great pleasure to bring this powerful film to Prime Video, and I feel privileged to support it.'
