Netflix has released the teaser for Vishal Bhardwaj’s spy thriller Khufiya, which will be released on October 5th. Khufiya, starring Tabu is based on genuine events and is based on a book “Escape to Nowhere” authored by Amar Bhushan, the former Chief of the Counter Espionage Unit of R&AW.
Khufiya, starring Vishal Bhardwaj and Tabu, will release exclusively on Netflix on October 5.The film transports audiences to the mystical world of love, treachery, and all things Khufiya.
Khufiya, starring Tabu, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Azmeri Haque Badhon, follows Krishna Mehra, an R&AW agent who is given an important job that forces her to balance her twin identities as a spy and a lover.
Speaking of playing the role of an R&AW agent, Tabu shares, “I am so happy to be once again working with my favourite director Vishal Bhardwaj as we reunite for the third time after Haider and Maqbool. Vishal’s unique vision and storytelling have always intrigued me, and Khufiya is no exception. Super excited for Netflix audiences to watch Khufiya on 5 October’’
Monika Shergill, VP, Content, Netflix India said, “Khufiya is a defining spy thriller by the master storyteller Vishal Bhardwaj and one of the most enriching creative collaborations for us at Netflix. The powerhouse duo of Vishal & Tabu team up again and are supported by the very talented Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Ashish Vidyarthi and the phenomenal soundtrack of Khufiya also created by the director. The film packs a strong punch with its breathtaking narrative. It is a story of love and betrayal intertwined with a deep sense of patriotism which makes it a very special Netflix film.”
Director Vishal Bhardwaj shares, “I have always been very fascinated with the world of espionage and am truly excited to explore this genre with Khufiya. This film gave me a chance to reunite with Tabu and work for the very first time with two very talented actors- Ali Fazal and Wamiqa Gabbi. It also marks my first creative collaboration with Netflix which has been both exciting and rewarding. I cannot wait to share this thrilling and powerful story with Netflix’s audiences across 190 countries.
