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India.com
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Abhishek Banerjee's ‘Stolen' Trends In India And US, Celebrated For Story-Driven Success
New Delhi: In a cinematic landscape often dominated by big-budget spectacles, Abhishek Banerjee's thriller "Stolen" has emerged as a surprising success, securing a spot in the Top 10 trending films on Prime Video in both India and the United States. This content-driven thriller has resonated with viewers worldwide, earning widespread acclaim for its gripping storyline and powerful performances. Its popularity continues to soar, fueled by genuine word-of-mouth and positive chatter on social media. A source from the production team stated, "In times when the discourse heavily centers around big-budget, high-octane entertainers, it's heartening to see a film like 'Stolen' find its footing and succeed purely on the merit of its story and performances. The response has exceeded our expectations, both in India and internationally." Lead actor Abhishek Banerjee, who has received praise for his performance, expressed his gratitude: "I'm overwhelmed. We made 'Stolen' with a lot of honesty, and to see it trending at the top and being loved so widely is incredibly emotional. It's a great moment for audiences who are celebrating good cinema, regardless of scale. It gives hope to storytellers like us." Ahead of its launch, Prime Video hosted an exclusive screening of the investigative crime thriller in Mumbai. Attendees responded enthusiastically, commending "Stolen" for its authentic storytelling, nuanced writing, and strong performances. Also Read | 'Stolen' FIRST Review Out: Celebs Praises Karan Tejpal's Directorial Debut, Calls It 'Raw, Hard-hitting' The film is led by executive producers Anurag Kashyap, Kiran Rao, Nikkhil Advani, and Vikramaditya Motwane. Directed by Karan Tejpal and produced by Gaurav Dhingra, "Stolen" is a Jungle Book Studio production. Written by Tejpal alongside Dhingra and Swapnil Salkar, "Stolen" features a talented cast, including Abhishek Banerjee, Harish Khanna, Mia Maelzer, Sahidur Rahaman, and Shubham Vardhan in key roles. "Stolen" is set to premiere on Prime Video on June 4.
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
New on Amazon Prime Video this week: ‘The Accountant 2', ‘Stolen', and more
Stolen - Now Streaming The movie follows the intense journey of two urbane brothers who witness a baby being kidnapped from an impoverished mother at a railway station in rural India. One brother, guided by moral duty, convinces the other to help the mother and join a perilous investigation to find the child. Stolen marks the directorial debut of Karan Tejpal. It is produced by Gaurav Dhingra for Jungle Book Studio, with an acclaimed team of executive producers —Anurag Kashyap, Kiran Rao, Nikkhil Advani, and Vikramaditya Motwane. The film stars Abhishek Banerjee, Harish Khanna, Mia Maelzer, Sahidur Rahaman and Shubham in lead roles. The investigative crime thriller is now streaming premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide. The Accountant 2 - June 05 The sequel to The Accountant, the film follows Christian Wolff, who has a talent for solving complex problems. When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to 'find the accountant,' Wolff is compelled to solve the case. Realising more extreme measures are necessary, Wolff recruits his estranged and highly lethal brother, Brax, to help. In partnership with U.S. Treasury Deputy Director Marybeth Medina, they uncover a deadly conspiracy, becoming targets of a ruthless network of killers who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried. Directed by Gavin O'Connor and written by Bill Dubuque, the action thriller film stars Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, J. K. Simmons and Daniella Pineda in pivotal roles. The film will premiere on Prime Video in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada on June 05, 2025. Single - June 06 In the movie, Vijay, a bank employee, falls for Purva at first sight and tries to get closer to her, unaware that Harini, who secretly harbours feelings for him, is silently following his every move, as emotions simmer and hidden truths edge closer to the surface. Directed by Caarthick Raju and produced by Geetha Arts and Kalya Films, the Telugu rom-com film stars Sree Vishnu, Ketika Sharma and Ivana in lead roles alongside Vennela Kishore. The film will premiere exclusively on Prime in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Matlock Season 1 - June 06 The first season follows a septuagenarian who achieved success in her younger years and decides to re-join the workforce at a prestigious law firm, where she uses her unassuming demeanour and tactics to win cases. The American drama series features Kathy Bates and Skye P. Marshall in lead roles. The series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on June 6.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Stolen real story explained: The true incident that inspired Abhishek Banerjee's film
Abhishek Banerjee's film Stolen was recently released on Prime Video and is receiving great reviews online. People are praising both the story and the performances. By the way, did you know that Stolen is actually inspired by a true story? Here's everything you need to know about Abhishek Banerjee's film Stolen and the horrifying real-life incident that inspired it. Abhishek Banerjee's film Stolen real story Inspired by the 2018 lynching of two men in Assam who were falsely accused of being child traffickers, Stolen derives its chilling urgency from the terror of real-life events. Reports state that Nilotpal Das and Abhijit Nath were travelling through Assam's Karbi Anglong district when tragedy struck. Around that time, a viral WhatsApp rumour had spread fear among villagers, warning them about suspected child kidnappers in the region. Misled by this false information, the villagers suspected the two men and brutally lynched them. According to Prime Video, the film begins with a heartbreaking incident: a baby is snatched from her mother Jhumpa's arms played by Mia Maelzer while she sleeps at a deserted railway station. What follows is a tense and relentless pursuit, as brothers Raman and Gautam played by Shubham Vardhan and Abhishek Banerjee team up with Jhumpa to search for the missing child. Set deep in India's remote hinterlands, their journey becomes increasingly perilous as hostile locals threaten their lives, turning the search into a desperate struggle for survival. Stolen cast and crew Stolen marks the powerful directorial debut of Karan Tejpal, who co-wrote the film with Gaurav Dhingra and Swapnil Salkar . Backed by executive producers Anurag Kashyap, Kiran Rao, Nikkhil Advani, and Vikramaditya Motwane, the film is produced by Gaurav Dhingra under the Jungle Book Studio banner. The cast features Abhishek Banerjee, Harish Khanna, Mia Maelzer, Sahidur Rahaman, and Shubham Vardhan in key roles.
India Today
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
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 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 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.
New Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Abhishek Banerjee's 'Stolen' to stream on Prime Video from June 4
Prime Video has officially released the teaser for the much-anticipated crime-thriller Stolen, starring Abhishek Banerjee. The film, which received a standing ovation at its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival 2023, will be available for streaming worldwide from June 4, 2025, across 240 countries and territories. Backed by celebrated filmmakers Anurag Kashyap, Kiran Rao, Nikkhil Advani, and Vikramaditya Motwane, Stolen marks the directorial debut of Karan Tejpal and is produced by Gaurav Dhingra under Jungle Book Studio. Stolen follows the harrowing journey of two urban brothers who witness a baby being kidnapped from a young mother at a remote railway station in rural India. One brother, driven by a sense of justice, persuades the other to help the traumatised woman in a dangerous search for the missing child. What unfolds is a suspenseful and emotionally charged investigation that explores trauma, resilience, and the societal divide. Reported India Today.
