Manoj Bajpayee's ZEE5 Original 'Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai' to premiere in Tamil!
- IndiaGlitz, [Monday,June 05 2023]
'Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai' is the latest blockbuster from India's leading OTT platform ZEE5. The action-packed courtroom drama stars Padma Shri and National Award recipient Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role and is directed by Apoorv Singh Karki. The film has received rave reviews from media and audiences alike and is on the top of the streaming charts.
Now, ZEE5 is all set to launch Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai in Tamil and Telugu to attract regional audiences as well. Indian cinema's biggest court drama movie will be available in local languages from June 7. Manoj Bajpayee plays a lawyer and PC Solanki. It is the story of an ordinary man - a high court lawyer who fights alone in an extraordinary case against a man of the highest stature in the country, and how he successfully prosecutes him for the rape of a minor under the POCSO Act.
The film is produced by Vinod Bhanushali's Bhanushali Studios Limited, Zee Studios and Subarn S Varma. The thrilling court drama 'Sirf Ek Banda Kafi Hai' was released on 23rd May 2023 on ZEE5. The film opened to great acclaim and set a record for the highest number of viewers in its entire first week of release. It has also set a record as the most-watched film of the year.
In the trailer, PC Solanki (Manoj Bajpayee) fights the biggest case of his life. He is also fighting against the most powerful man in the country in the rape case of a minor girl. Despite death threats against him, his family and key witnesses, P.C Solanki remain persistent in his fight for the truth. This battle between the willpower of an ordinary man and a man of immense personality lasted for 5 years. P.C. Solanki fights against many top lawyers in the country and proves that no god is above the law and truth always prevails.
Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India said Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai has received immense appreciation since its premiere on the platform. It is a thought-provoking subject which deserves all the attention. Our aim is to create and present content that eliminates language barrier and Sir Ek Bandaa Kaafi hai is another step in that direction. Watching a film in your native language gives the audience a sense of comfort, belonging and adds a contextual flavour to the subject. We hope that the Telugu and Tamil audience will enjoy it on ZEE5.
Producer Vinod Bhanushali, Bhanushali Studios Limited said, As a producer, I am really glad that the courageous step that I took for making this film has finally paid off. It is overwhelming to see the response we have received. As filmmakers, I feel it is our collective responsibility to make movies which not only entertain people, but also inspire them to be a better version of themselves. Bhanushali Studios aim is to highlight the heroes of our soil on the bigger screen for everyone to know about the battles they fought. It's a wonderful move by ZEE5 to dub BANDAA in Tamil and Telugu which will further increase its footprint amongst the masses.
Shariq Patel, CBO, Zee Studios, shares, We believe in bringing stories that have a universal appeal to the audiences across languages and regions. 'Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai,' comes with an awakening concept which is also the reason why people are loving the film so much; now with the film's Telugu and Tamil versions, we are happy that it will reach a larger section of the audience.
Manoj Bajpayee said, I am overwhelmed by all the warmth, love, support and affection the film has received from fans, critics and my friends in the industry. It is a matter of pride to be recognized for a film which tackles such an important subject. It's a film that will connect with audiences across languages. I am still eager to see how the audience in the South responds to it. Truly, I hope they like the film.
'Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai' will premiere in Tamil and Telugu on 7th June 2023 exclusively on ZEE5!