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Dry Day announcement - Jitendra Kumar takes on the system in the captivating comedy-drama

The Prime Video film, directed by Saurabh Shukla, also stars Shriya Pilgaonkar and Annu Kapoor.

Dry Day announcement - Jitendra Kumar takes on the system in the captivating comedy-drama
Dry Day poster

Prime Video has announced that the upcoming Amazon Original film Dry Day will premiere with an intriguing poster. Emmay Entertainment's Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani, and Nikkhil Advani produced the film, which stars Jitendra Kumar, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and Annu Kapoor, under the direction of Saurabh Shukla. The Hindi version of Dry Day alongside its Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada dubs, will have its premiere on December 22, 2023.

Plot overview:

In the rural interior of the country, Jitendra Kumar's portrayal of the small-time gangster Gannu launches a crusade against the establishment. In the midst of his heartfelt journey to win over his loved ones, Gannu faces not only external obstacles but also his inner self-doubt and the problem of drinking.

Check out the announcement poster below:

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According to Aparna Purohit, head of India Originals at Prime Video, the film features a mixture of a diverse array of cuisines and unique details. Working with Emmay Entertainment has been a remarkable experience, and she does not doubt that their fifth joint venture, Dry Day will be well-received by viewers. Their mission is to share genuine stories from our culture with people of all backgrounds in India and abroad. Dry Day demonstrates their dedication. This captivating coming-of-age story takes place in a tiny village in India and revolves around a flawed hero. The narrative skillfully weaves together socially important themes and ideas, making for an engaging read. 

Nikkhil Advani, Producer, Emmay Entertainment, added that Dry Day marks the beginning of an exciting new journey in the space of Hindi original films for them with Prime Video. This film is filled with drama and emotion, as it tells a social satire through a sad comedy of errors.

The filmmaker counts it a blessing to have had the chance to back Dry Day which conveys a timely and vital message about alcoholism. His excitement at the prospect of watching how viewers react to this thought-provoking story stems from the fact that our partnership with Prime Video has only strengthened since the phenomenal success of Mumbai Diaries.

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