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Bandar Trailer Casts Bobby Deol As Accused in Kashyap Crime Drama

The trailer's ambiguous treatment of a sexual-assault accusation fuels heavy online debate ahead of the film's June 5 release.

Overview

  • The official trailer, which dropped on Thursday, May 21, shows Deol's character being accused, arrested and interrogated on sexual‑assault, rape and extortion charges while he repeatedly proclaims his innocence.
  • Makers confirmed a theatrical release on June 5, 2026, and producer-backed promotion has begun with Deol returning to India from the UK to participate in publicity.
  • Bandar is directed by Anurag Kashyap, written by Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee, produced by Nikhil Dwivedi’s Saffron Magicworks and presented by Zee Studios, and it played at TIFF 2025.
  • The trailer deliberately leaves guilt unresolved and foregrounds themes of fading fame, dating‑app encounters, media-driven verdicts and a justice system shown as flawed and corrupt.
  • Early audience reaction online has been strong, with many praising Deol's performance and the film's tense tone while coverage links the project to wider #MeToo-era debates about public opinion and legal process.