'Bandar' trailer out: Bobby Deol plays troubled TV star in Anurag Kashyap crime thriller
Mumbai, May 21
The official trailer of 'Bandar', starring Bobby Deol in the lead role, was released on Thursday, unveiling a gritty crime-thriller directed by Anurag Kashyap.
The film marks the first collaboration between the filmmaker and the actor and is scheduled for a theatrical release across India on June 5.
The trailer introduces Bobby Deol as Samar Mehra, a fading television superstar struggling with fame, loneliness and a flirtatious public image.
The story takes a dark turn after Samar connects with a woman, played by Sapna Pabbi, through a dating app. She later accuses him of rape, blackmail and extortion.
While Samar insists he is innocent and describes the woman as a stalker, the trailer shows him being pulled into a legal battle against what appears to be a deeply corrupt system.
Apart from Bobby Deol and Sapna Pabbi, 'Bandar' also features Sanya Malhotra, Saba Azad, Raj B Shetty, Jitendra Joshi, Riddhi Sen, Indrajith Sukumaran and Nagesh Bhonsle in key roles.
The screenplay has been written by Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee, known for acclaimed titles such as Paatal Lok, Kohrra and Udta Punjab.
Directed by Anurag Kashyap, the film is produced by Nikhil Dwivedi's Saffron Magicworks and backed by Zee Studios.
'Bandar' is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on June 5, 2026.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As someone who follows Bollywood closely, Bobby Deol's comeback arc is something else—from those 90s hits to a gritty phase now. But I'm a bit skeptical about the dating app storyline. These app-based cases have become so common in India, and the judicial delays are real. Hope the film doesn't trivialize either side. Trailer looks promising though!
Interesting to see an Australian making a film about Indian celebrity culture and legal system. The casting of Sanya Malhotra and Raj B Shetty is solid. But I hope the screenplay doesn't fall into the trap of making the female character a one-dimensional villain. Complex storytelling is what we expect from Kashyap.
The name 'Bandar' (monkey) is intriguing—wonder if it's metaphorical for the circus of fame or the animalistic side of human nature. Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee writing this gives me hope after Paatal Lok. Just hope it doesn't get tangled in unnecessary melodrama. June 5 can't come soon enough! 🎬
Ngl, this trailer gave me chills. The portrayal of a celebrity grappling with false allegations is a sensitive topic in India right now. But I have one concern—will the film show the flip side too? Many genuine victims don't get justice because of cases like these. Kashyap needs to tread carefully. Still, Bobby's acting looks top-notch.
As someone who works in the UK film industry, the production values here look impressive for an Indian crime thriller. The corruption angle reminds me of some
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