Siya Teaser: Fictional Story With A Real Message

After producing films like Ankhon Dekhi, Masaan and Newton producer turned director Manish Mundra will make his directorial debut with Siya. The teaser of the film was unveiled on Wednesday. Siya is a human story that aims to spark conversation and debate on how society treats women and its oppressive social systems.

The teaser gives the audience a sense of the brutality and despair countless victims of violence and rape endure. It also throws light on the shocking indifference with which the subject of rape continues to be treated in the country. It also reminds the viewer of the 2020 gang rape and murder case in which a Dalit woman was raped by upper caste men in Hathras district, in Uttar Pradesh.

Commenting on the occasion, director Manish Mundra said in a statement, "Siya isn't just a film but a movement. It's a voice that will resonate with victims who've endured unimaginable emotional, physical, and mental pain. While the film is based out of the heartland of India, much like most of our films, it speaks to a global audience."

Produced by Drishyam Films, the film tells the tale of a small-town girl who despite all hurdles, decides to take down oppressive patriarchy and fight for justice. The film stars Pooja Pandey and Vineet Kumar Singh and is set to release in India on September 16.