RSVP Movies, Roy Kapur Films, and Prime Video join forces for the first time to bring to global audiences the war drama starring Ishaan , Mrunal Thakur, Priyanshu Painyuli, and Soni Razdan
Pippa will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on November 10
Prime Video, India’s popular entertainment destination, has launched a poster for its upcoming war drama movie, Pippa, which is scheduled to premiere on November 10. The film is a first-person account of the Battle of Garibpur, a pivotal fight in Bangladesh’s fight for independence during the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971. Produced by Ronnie Screwvala under RSVP Movies and Siddharth Roy Kapur’s Roy KapurFilms, and directed by Raja Krishna Menon, the movie stars Ishaan, Mrunal Thakur, Priyanshu Painyuli, and Soni Razdan in crucial roles. The movie is based on Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta’s book ‘The Burning Chaffees’ and is written by Menon, Tanmay Mohan, and Ravinder Randhawa. Pippa is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide this Diwali. Pippa is the latest addition to the Prime membership, which offers savings, convenience, and entertainment, all in a single membership for just ₹1499 per year.
The poster for the upcoming wartime saga features talented actors Ishaan, Mrunal Thakur and Priyanshu Painyuli, igniting excitement among viewers. The actors reflect the bravery and courage of their characters who fight for their country. The key art bears a message- ‘An Untold Story of a True Hero’, setting up the premise of the war film. The title of the movie pays homage to an amphibious war tank named PT-76 (Palavushi Tanka), nicknamed “Pippa,” which floats effortlessly on water like an empty tin of ghee. The film narrates a story of patriotism and follows the journey of Captain Balram Mehta (played by Ishaan) of the 45 Cavalry Tank Squadron as he comes of age. Balram Mehta and the Indian Armed Forces embody valor and bravery as they fight in a war to liberate another country.
“It is an honour to be part of Pippa and I am thankful to the makers for having faith in me to essay the role of Captain Balram Singh Mehta, whose courage helped India emerge victorious in a deadly war against brutality. It has been a truly incredible journey bringing this story to life. It was a tremendous challenge to adapt to the best qualities of a cavalier from the Indian Army Armoured Corps. With the help of a very capable team, we were privileged to work on this project day and night to bring this very important Indian story to life,” shared Ishaan as he talked about his character in the film. “It’s been a very fulfilling journey to make this film and I am thrilled that Pippa is going to be premiered worldwide on Prime Video – taking this very important story to millions.”
“I am delighted to play such a beautifully crafted role of an intelligent go-getter who stands tall in her fight for basic human rights of freedom and justice,” said Mrunal Thakur as she talked about the movie’s unique storyline. “When I read the script and got to know more about my character Radha in the story, I was instantly drawn to her. What I love about her is that she has a fire within, is deeply patriotic and is ready to do anything to support her country’s cause. Bringing this nuanced character to life was a wonderful experience for me. I hope the audiences enjoy my performance and the movie as it premieres across 240 countries and territories on Prime Video.”
Priyanshu Painyuli who plays Major Ram Mehta in the movie, shared, “Being from an army background, I have always been in awe of the selflessness and courage of our soldiers, who risk everything to defend our nation. This wartime drama, which is also a poignant sibling story, tells the tale of sacrifice and bravery. When I was approached for this role, I felt truly honored. In a way, I felt I was doing my small bit in contributing as an Indian by using my craft and bringing to life a soldier who walked straight into enemy territory, without worrying about his own life, to help others in their fight for liberation. Raja Menon has recreated a piece of history through this movie and I am sure audiences worldwide will appreciate this wartime drama for its hard-hitting story and the message that it aims to deliver.”
