Overview
- The official trailer released on January 21 sets up a violent, music‑driven crime romance led by Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri, with a theatrical opening dated February 13, 2026.
- At the Mumbai launch, Vishal Bhardwaj said he acquired rights to a Hussain Zaidi story from Mafia Queens of Mumbai and described the film as inspired by true events rather than a biopic.
- Hussain Ustara’s daughter, Sanober Shaikh, denies issuing threats and confirms a legal notice objecting to the portrayal and seeking a pre‑screening, with reports of a ₹2 crore demand disputed across coverage.
- The trailer presents Kapoor as Ustara in a stylised, gory anti‑hero turn, prompting a mix of praise and criticism online and drawing comparisons to recent violent dramas.
- The launch event proceeded in Mumbai, though veteran actor Nana Patekar reportedly walked out after a long wait for the lead actors; the ensemble also features Avinash Tiwary, Disha Patani, Farida Jalal, Tamannaah Bhatia and Vikrant Massey.