Will Bobby Deol’s ‘Bandar’ Premiere at TIFF 2025?

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Key Takeaways
- 'Bandar' is set to premiere at TIFF 2025.
- The film stars Bobby Deol and Sanya Malhotra.
- Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap.
- Inspired by true events, promising a gripping narrative.
- The festival runs from September 4 to September 14 in Canada.
Mumbai, July 22 (NationPress) The highly anticipated Bollywood film “Bandar” (Monkey in a Cage), starring Bobby Deol and directed by Anurag Kashyap, is set to have its world premiere at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2025.
Inspired by real-life events, the film will grace the festival, which is scheduled to take place from September 4 to September 14 in Canada.
Bobby shared the exciting news on Instagram, posting the film's poster with the caption: “The Story that should not have been told… But is the Official Selection at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival 2025.” He added, “Our Film inspired from True Events is Premiering at #tiff50 #बंदर #Bandar #MonkeyinaCage.”
Co-starring Sanya Malhotra, the film has garnered attention from various film personalities who congratulated Bobby in the comments section.
Vikrant Massey expressed his excitement, saying, “Many congratulations sir.”
Chandan Roy Sanyal, who collaborated with Bobby in the “Ashram” series, praised it as “amazing.”
Huma Qureshi also took a moment to congratulate the star.
Recently seen in Daaku Maharaaj, Bobby will soon appear in films like Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1, Alpha, and Jana Nayagan. Meanwhile, Sanya is set to star in Rajkummar Rao’s Toaster and Varun Dhawan’s Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.
Known for his distinctive storytelling, Kashyap first gained prominence as a co-writer on Ram Gopal Varma's crime drama Satya and made his directorial debut with Paanch, which faced censorship challenges. His noteworthy films include Black Friday, No Smoking, Dev.D, Gulaal, and Gangs of Wasseypur.
In 2023, his thriller Kennedy premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. The film follows an insomniac ex-police officer navigating a corrupt system while searching for redemption.