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Anurag Kashyap`s Bandar Led by Bobby Deol To Premiere at Toronto Film Festival
Updated on: 22 July, 2025 04:58 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
Bandar
Anurag Kashyap`s much-anticipated film, Bandar (Monkey In a Cage), is set for a grand world premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). This selection marks a significant moment for Indian cinema on the global stage. The film, starring a rejuvenated Bobby Deol and the versatile Sanya Malhotra, will be showcased in the prestigious special presentations category at the festival, scheduled from September 4 to September 14, 2025.
The intense first look and the film`s selection have already created a buzz within the industry. Congratulatory messages poured in for Deol, with his brother Sunny Deol sharing heart and thumbs-up emojis. Actor Vikrant Massey commented, "Many congratulations Sir," while Chandan Roy Sanyal, Deol`s co-star from the Ashram series, called it “amazing.”
Bobby Deol, who recently appeared in the Telugu film Daaku Maharaj, has a packed schedule with upcoming films like Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1, Alpha, and Jana Nayagan. Sanya Malhotra is also set to appear in Toaster alongside Rajkummar Rao and Varun Dhawan`s Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.
Bandar is not the only Indian film to grace TIFF`s 50th anniversary. It will be joined by Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, which received a nine-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival, and a restored version of the timeless classic Sholay, further highlighting the diverse range of Indian cinema being celebrated internationally.
A Story That "Should Not Have Been Told"
Adding to the intrigue, Bobby Deol unveiled the film`s first poster on Instagram with a cryptic caption: "The story that should not have been told… but is the offical selection at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival 2025. Our film inspired from true events is premiering at #tiff50 #बंदर #Bandar #MonkeyinaCage." This announcement, revealing the film`s title and primary cast, hints at a gritty narrative rooted in real-life events, a signature of director Anurag Kashyap.The intense first look and the film`s selection have already created a buzz within the industry. Congratulatory messages poured in for Deol, with his brother Sunny Deol sharing heart and thumbs-up emojis. Actor Vikrant Massey commented, "Many congratulations Sir," while Chandan Roy Sanyal, Deol`s co-star from the Ashram series, called it “amazing.”
The Kashyap Touch
Known for his raw and realistic filmmaking in cult classics like Gangs of Wasseypur and Black Friday, Anurag Kashyap is expected to bring his unique narrative style to Bandar. The film, produced by Nikhil Dwivedi, also features a strong supporting cast, including Saba Azad and Sapna Pabbi. Kashyap`s previous directorial, Kennedy, had its world premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, reinforcing his standing in the international festival circuit.Bobby Deol, who recently appeared in the Telugu film Daaku Maharaj, has a packed schedule with upcoming films like Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1, Alpha, and Jana Nayagan. Sanya Malhotra is also set to appear in Toaster alongside Rajkummar Rao and Varun Dhawan`s Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.
Bandar is not the only Indian film to grace TIFF`s 50th anniversary. It will be joined by Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, which received a nine-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival, and a restored version of the timeless classic Sholay, further highlighting the diverse range of Indian cinema being celebrated internationally.
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