Streaming platform ZEE5 on Friday introduced the world digital premiere of Vineet Kumar Singh-starrer “Siya” on June 16.

The social drama movie is directed by Manish Mundra, identified for backing motion pictures comparable to “Newton”, “Masaan”, “Ankhon Dekhi” and “Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi”. The film hit theatres final 12 months.

Singh stated he’s trying ahead to the digital premiere of the movie.

“I agreed to be a part of this film as I believed in the story and the message this film delivers. ‘Siya’ incorporates scenes that almost mirror the society at large which is terrorising, and I hoped that this film could serve as a wakeup call for many.

”While it was released in theatres, there are still many who haven’t heard about this film or watched it. It is my sincere request to them to watch it on ZEE5 as it is an important story to be told and to be watched,” the actor stated in a press release.

Also starring debutant actor Pooja Pandey, the film is the story of a small-town woman Siya, who regardless of all hurdles, decides to take down patriarchy and struggle for justice after she is kidnapped and raped.

Mundra, who has additionally produced the film through his banner Drishyam Films, stated he’s glad to have partnered with ZEE5.

”Content pushed cinema has been the core essence of Drishyam. We are glad to have partnered with ZEE5 who’s equally enthusiastic about such content material. Siya’s journey is that of a fighter who takes it upon herself to proper the improper performed to her,” he stated.

Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India stated, they’re proud to current the movie to its viewers.

”This hard-hitting movie is a mirrored image of the society we dwell in, and it deserves each little bit of our consideration. We hope that the movie delivers not solely efficiency smart but additionally in its endeavour to spark a change in folks’s mindset and outlook,” Kalra stated.

Mundra gained the most effective debut director award for ”Siya” on the UK Asian Film Festival 2023.

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