• By Ridhi Suri
  • Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:50 AM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Vipul Amrutlal Shah, Sudipto Sen, and Adah Sharma's film 'Bastar: The Naxal Story' is generating immense buzz as one of the most highly anticipated releases of the year. Since its announcement, it has consistently made headlines, and the trailer and song 'Vande Veeram' have received overwhelmingly positive responses, further increasing the excitement surrounding the film. With just two days remaining until the film's release, audiences are eagerly awaiting the opening of advance bookings. Considering the heightened buzz, the makers have decided to open advance bookings nationwide.

Announcing the advance bookings, the makers jotted down a caption which says, "It's time to uncover the truth! Bastar: The Naxal Story hits screens in just 2 days, book your tickets now for 'Bastar: The Naxal Story.' Advance bookings now open. In cinemas on 15th March #VipulAmrutlalShah @sudiptoSENtlm @Aashin_A_Shah @sunshinepicture @adah_sharma @itsindiratiwari @akavijaykrishna @raimasen @iyashpalsharma @shilpashukl #SunshinePictures #Bastar #TheNaxalStory #NaxalFreeBharat #BastarTheNaxalStory." However, it will be interesting to see if the film will have a better opening that Adah's previous release 'The Kerala Story' or not.

'The Kerala Story,' claiming to be based on true events surrounding the recruitment of young women by the terrorist group Islamic State (ISIS), debuted with Rs 8 crore. Among the lead cast were Adah Sharma, Sonia Balani, Yogita Bihani, and Siddhi Idnani. The movie, which has sparked polarized political discussions in the country, hit theaters on May 5th.

About Bastar: The Naxal Story

'Bastar: The Naxal Story,' featuring the talented Adah Sharma, promises to offer a compelling exploration of history and contemporary issues. Sudipto Sen's upcoming film reportedly delves into the historical events of the 1910 Bastar rebellion, also known as the Bhumkal movement. This uprising, led by tribal leader Gunda Dhur and Diwan Lal Karendra Singh, saw Adivasis revolt against British rule in the princely state of Bastar, located in central India. Characterised by widespread rioting and arson, the rebellion was driven by grievances stemming from British forest policies that displaced tribal communities. Despite being suppressed with additional troops, these policies persisted post-independence, contributing to ongoing conflicts such as the Naxalite insurgency in Chhattisgarh's Bastar division.

The movie features an impressive ensemble cast, comprising Adah Sharma, Indira Tiwari, Vijay Krishna, Shilpa Shukla, Yashpal Sharma, Subrat Dutta, and Raima Sen.

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