“The story that should not have been told"
Acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is set to return to the global spotlight with his latest film, Bandar.
The film, starring Bobby Deol and Sanya Malhotra, will have its world premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
The festival is scheduled to take place from September 4 to 14, 2025.
The announcement came on July 22, 2025, when the makers revealed the film’s official poster and title.
The poster, shared by Bobby Deol on Instagram, offered the first glimpse of his brooding look from the film.
He wrote: “The story that should not have been told… But is the Official Selection at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival 2025.
“Our film inspired from true events is premiering at #tiff50.”
Industry peers and fans flooded the post with praise and excitement.
Sunny Deol responded with heart and thumbs-up emojis, while Vikrant Massey commented:
“Many congratulations Sir.”
Pooja Hegde chimed in with “Bobssss” and Darshan Kumar wrote:
“Heartiest congratulations.”
A fan wrote: “So excited for this! Many congratulations on the international premiere.”
Bandar marks a strong comeback to international festival circuits for Anurag Kashyap.
He is known for cult classics like Gangs of Wasseypur, Black Friday, and Ugly.
True to his signature style, Bandar promises a raw, gripping narrative inspired by real-life events.
Bobby Deol will be taking the lead role, supported by a talented cast including Sanya Malhotra, Saba Azad, and Sapna Pabbi.
The production is helmed by Nikhil Dwivedi, who previously backed Veere Di Wedding and the recent tech-thriller CTRL.
Though the specific date of Bandar’s TIFF premiere has not yet been revealed, anticipation around the film is rapidly building.
TIFF’s 50th edition is expected to host films from over 30 countries, showcasing diverse voices and bold storytelling.
Other Indian titles confirmed for the festival include Homebound by Neeraj Ghaywan and the timeless classic Sholay.
The presence of these films at TIFF underscores the growing global recognition of Indian cinema.
As the first look of Bandar circulates online, audiences are eager to see Bobby Deol in a new and intense avatar.
With Kashyap at the helm and a story rooted in real events, Bandar may well emerge as one of the standout entries at TIFF 2025.
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