MUMBAI: Netflix today dropped the trailer for its upcoming film, Raat Akeli Hai, which releases on the service later this month. The film takes you on a mysterious journey, as police officer Jatil Yadav investigates a murder of powerful local politician. Produced by RSVP and Macguffin Pictures, Raat Akeli Hai marks casting director Honey Trehaan’s directorial debut. Raat Akeli Hai is a gripping crime thriller that boasts of an ensemble cast led by Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte, Aditya Srivastava, Shweta Tripathi, Ila Arun, Khalid Tyabji, Shivani Raghuvanshi and Tigmanshu Dhulia. 

Raat Akeli Hai is the story of a high profile murder in small town India that sends a tough yet narrow-minded cop on a twisted investigation, as he navigates deeper into the dark past and toxic patriarchy of the victim’s family, having to battle the inherent patriarchy within himself in the process. 

Talking about the film, Honey Trehan (Director), said, “Crime thrillers have always been one of my favourite genres in cinema, right from the early noir films of the 40s to Hitchcock’s ‘wrong man’ films and Agatha Christie’s whodunnits. I always wanted to tell a story that is grounded in the reality that I know, while also honouring the classical features of a noir thriller and that is what Raat Akeli Hai is. Having my vision be told to millions of people across the world thanks to Ronnie Screwvala & Netflix is a huge opportunity and am excited about it.”  

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who plays the role of Jatil yadav said, “Raat Akeli Hai is the kind of story that draws you in immediately and takes you along the winding journey. I play the role of Inspector who is investigating the murder of a powerful man. A complex character, Jatil is a social misfit and awkward around women. He is always in the search of justice - and does not rest until he finds out the truth. I’ve had an exciting long-standing association with Netflix and so thrilled that Raat Akeli Hai is yet another with the streaming service.” 

Radhika Apte, who returns to Netflix after Ghoul said, “Raat Akeli Hai on Netflix feels like homecoming. The crime thriller explores the lives of various family members while the murder of its partiarch is being investigated. I play the character of Radha, the new bride of the deceased, who is stubborn, feisty, arrogant and yet mysterious. She alternates between suspicion and being vulnerable.  To peel the layers of her character has been an inspiring challenge for me. Honey Trehan’s vision is truly unparalleled and I can’t wait for audiences around the world to watch it .”

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