Stolen trailer: Abhishek Banerjee's relentless hunt for a missing baby
The makers of 'Stolen' released the trailer of the film on Wednesday. Starring Abhishek Banerjee in the lead, it's an investigative crime thriller. The film is directed by debutant Karan Tejpal, and promises a powerful and emotional story.The trailer begins with a shocking scene at a lonely railway station, where a young mother, Jhumpa (played by Mia Maelzer from 'Beyond the Clouds'), wakes up to find her baby missing. This painful moment sets off a tense and emotional journey, as two brothers, Gautam (Abhishek Banerjee) and Raman (Shubham Vardhan), risk everything to find the child. Their search takes them into a dark and dangerous world where justice is hard to find and survival is a struggle.advertisementProduced by Gaurav Dhingra under the Jungle Book Studio banner, 'Stolen' has reportedly been screened at several film festivals to a positive response.
Banerjee spoke about the film in a press release issued by his team. He called 'Stolen' "India's answer to raw, genre-driven filmmaking." The actor said, "The day I heard the story, I knew I wanted to be in the driver's seat - just like my character, Gautam."Actor Mia Maelzer echoed Banerjee's sentiments, and said, "'Stolen' has been a profound journey for me as an actor. Karan Tejpal's vision and sensitivity as a director created a space where authenticity could truly flourish, guiding us to bring out the rawness and depth the story demands. Portraying Jhumpa meant delving into a character layered with complexity and emotional depth, a challenge that pushed my boundaries."Along with Abhishek Banerjee and Mia Maelzer, the film also stars Harish Khanna, Sahidur Rahaman, and Shubham Vardhan. 'Stolen' explores deep emotions like loss, helplessness, and the struggle between right and wrong. The film will stream on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and regions from June 4, 2025.
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