Prime Video Announces December 6 Streaming Date for Upcoming Hindi Film Agni
Mumbai, December 4 - Online streaming platform Prime Video has announced that its upcoming Hindi film "Agni", an Excel Entertainment production, will start streaming on the platform from December 6.
The movie, written and directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Rahul Dholakia, features actors Pratik Gandhi and Divyenndu in the lead roles alongside a star-studded cast including Saiyami Kher, Sai Tamhankar, Jitendra Joshi, Udit Arora, and Kabir Shah.
Billed as India's first film on firefighters, "Agni" is a cinematic salute to the fearless spirit, honour, and sacrifices of firefighters. The movie follows the story of Vitthal (Gandhi) and his brother-in-law, Samit (Divyenndu), a hotshot policeman, as they team up to unravel an escalating crisis amidst mysterious surges in fires.
The film beautifully explores Vithal's emotional journey as he fights for respect-from the world around him and within his own family, ultimately showcasing the unyielding spirit of those who risk everything to protect others.
Manish Menghani, Director - Content Licensing, Prime Video India, stated that "Agni" is a unique portrayal of first responders, where human drama unfolds amid life and death situations, all seen through a cinematic and visually stunning narrative.
"This is a story about firefighters who not only face external fires but also fight heart-wrenching personal battles. 'Agni' is part of our ongoing commitment to delivering impactful and relatable stories that foster a much deeper connection with audiences at large," Menghani said in a statement.
Excel Entertainment's co-founders Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar also praised the film, saying it goes beyond action and explores the bonds and conflicts that emerge when lives are on the line.
"This groundbreaking project has been masterfully helmed by the genius Rahul Dholakia and our prime stars Pratik and Divyenndu, who will surely leave the audiences worldwide intrigued. There couldn't have been a better partner than our long-time collaborator Prime Video to bring this film on a global stage," they said in a joint statement.