ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, announced its next direct-to-digital original movie ‘Bandaa’ starring Manoj Bajpayee. Inspired by true incidents, Bandaa is a power-packed courtroom drama backed by Vinod Bhanushali’s Bhanushali Studios Limited, Zee Studios and Suparn S Varma, directed by Apoorv Singh Karki and written by Deepak Kingrani. Bandaa will be a direct-to-digital, ZEE5 Global exclusive release.

This is Padma Shri and National Award recipient, Manoj Bajpayee’s third OTT Original collaboration with ZEE5 Global after the success of Silence… Can You Hear It? and Dial 100. In Bandaa, he plays an eminent lawyer who single handedly fought against all odds for the truth and justice.

Manoj Bajpayee said, “It gives me immense joy to announce my third collaboration with ZEE5 Global for Bandaa. After our successful partnership with Silence…Can You Hear it? and Dial 100, we are now bringing a captivating story to life that deserves all the attention, and I can’t wait for you to join us on this incredible adventure! I am excited to present another glimpse of Bandaa which will premiere soon on ZEE5 Global”.

Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global said, “It is our endeavor at ZEE5 Global to consistently break new grounds for content with thought-provoking themes and relatable storytelling for our viewers across the globe. Our upcoming digital release of Bandaa is one such gripping narrative, inspired by a true story of one man’s fight against all odds for truth and justice.”

Producer Vinod Bhanushali, Bhanushali Studios Limited said, “A gripping courtroom drama with an ace actor like Manoj Bajpayee with a subject that will shake you; that is Bandaa for you. By choosing ZEE5 Global as the platform to showcase Bandaa, we want to give audiences the experience of the film in the way it deserves”.

Shariq Patel, CBO, Zee Studios, added, “Zee Studios is committed towards building a content-driven ecosystem in the Indian entertainment industry. ‘Bandaa’ comes with a striking story, and we are delighted to present another meaningful, thought-provoking tale with Manoj Bajpayee”.

Suparn S Varma said “Bandaa tells a story of how a common man with honesty and integrity can take on the system when he has truth on his side. It’s the story of how when the system works it works so well that justice cannot be denied, and it addresses a very important issue of faith. We are happy to have ZEE5 Global giving us that platform to take the film to audiences who deserve to watch a film that will move them and make them think”.

Director Apoorv Singh Karki said, “Bandaa has everything in it – a hard-hitting story, a calm and assertive actor like Manoj Bajpayee & a solid supporting cast. This film must reach every household, and ZEE5 Global is the right platform to take our vision to screens across the globe”.

A Zee Studios and Bhanushali Studios Limited presentation, Suparn S Varma’s courtroom drama directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, ‘Bandaa’ is produced by Vinod Bhanushali, Kamlesh Bhanushali, Asif Sheikh & Vishal Gurnani and co-produced by Juhi Parekh Mehta.