Anu Menon’s murder mystery “Neeyat” marks the big screen comeback of Vidya Balan

After a brief hiatus, Bollywood’s talented actress Vidya Balan is all set to make her comeback on the big screen with “Neeyat,” an upcoming murder mystery directed by Anu Menon. The film is scheduled to release in theaters on July 7, 2023, as announced by Abundantia Entertainment and Prime Video on Monday.

In an Instagram post, the production company unveiled the movie’s poster and wrote, “Motives will be revealed! Secrets will shock! #Neeyat releases on 7th July 2023 only in theaters.” The upcoming thriller reunites Vidya with the Shakuntala Devi team, including Abundantia Entertainment, Anu Menon, and Prime Video. Moreover, it marks the second theatrical co-production for Abundantia Entertainment and Prime Video.

The cast of “Neeyat” features a stellar lineup of talented actors, including Ram Kapoor, Rahul Bose, Neeraj Kabi, Amrita Puri, Shahana Goswami, Niki Walia, Dipannita Sharma, Prajakta Koli, Danesh Razvi, and Ishika Mehra. The movie’s story is penned down by Anu Menon, Priya Venkataraman, Advaita Kala, and Girvani Dhyani, with Kausar Munir as the dialogue writer.

As per the movie’s synopsis, “Neeyat” narrates a gripping suspense story of an unlikely detective, played by Vidya Balan, who investigates mysterious murders at a billionaire’s party. The plotline of the film promises to be an exciting watch, where nothing is what it seems, and all suspects hide a secret or two.

Fans of Vidya Balan have eagerly awaited her return to the big screen, and “Neeyat” seems like an excellent choice for the actress to make her comeback with. Moreover, the movie’s team, including Anu Menon, has already delivered impressive hits in the past, and the star-studded cast only adds to the excitement. As the film gears up for its theatrical release, cinephiles are looking forward to witnessing the suspenseful tale of “Neeyat” unfold on the silver screen.