'Tandav' trailer out: Saif Ali Khan nails ‘Chanakya-like’ character in political thriller

Makers of much-awaited web show released first trailer of a new political drama Tandav. Set in murky world of Indian politics, trailer showcases intricacies involved in being elected as Prime Minister of country and will also explore moral ambiguity and power struggles. series is set to premiere on Amazon Prime on January 15.

Tandav trailer out

trailer opens with voice-over of director and actor Tigmanshu Dhulia showing Saif Ali Khan at his far’s funeral. Tigmanshu’s character clearly predicts Saif’s entry into politics after his far's death and sees im of a dictator in him. Expected to take his place at helm of a powerful political family, Saif’s character goes on a journey that could take him to very top of pyramid. Surrounded by enemies and people who want to take up his position, actor along with his help Sunil Grover who plays role of scheming enforcer tries to make a place in power-hunger world. 

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trailer of show takes viewers behind closed, chaotic corridors of power and politics. Set in capital of world’s largest democracy, series is a gripping, fictional drama that showcases lengths to which people go in pursuit of power. 9-episode engrossing political drama is written by Gaurav Solanki and features a stellar ensemble cast including Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sunil Grover, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Di Morea Kumud Mishra, Gauahar Khan, Amyra Dastur, Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub, Kritika Kamra, Sarah Jane Dias, Sandhya Mridul, Annup Sonii, Hitten Ttejwani, Paresh Pahuja, and Shonali Nagrani among ors. Apart from director Ali Abbas Zafar, Tandav also marks digital debut of Dimple Kapadia and Kritika Kamra. 

Several fans of show and star cast were quick eugh to hail trailer and thank Ali Abbas Zafar for kick-starting ir New Year with something interesting like series.  One of users wrote, "Super excited to watch this." Ar user wrote, "Can't wait to watch Sunil Grover." A third user chimed in and asked, "Will it be released in telugu audio also ??."

Talking about gripping series and his character in it, Saif Ali Khan in a press statement said, “ entertainment industry in India is going through a renaissance and stories like Tandav are at forefront of this change. As an actor, for me, a good piece of dramatic writing and a compelling creation featuring grey characters is always exciting. As I read about complexities of my character Samar and dived deeper into world of Tandav, I knew that I had to play this character. I look forward to show’s release on Amazon Prime Video.”

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