The trailer for the upcoming cyber-thriller CTRL has just been released, giving viewers a preview of a gripping story led by Ananya Panday and Vihaan Samat. The film, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, promises a unique take on how technology impacts personal lives, raising questions about control, relationships, and the digital world.
Watch the full trailer here:
Ananya Panday’s character faces digital chaos
The 2-minute, 3-second trailer, released today on September 25, 2024, introduces us to Nella (played by Ananya Panday), who signs up for an app called CTRL. The app allows her to hand over the control of her life and happiness to a digital entity. Nella, who initially enjoys a blissful relationship with Joe (played by Vihaan Samat), finds her life taking a sharp turn when she learns of Joe’s infidelity. In a desperate act, she decides to ‘erase’ him, not just online but in the real world. From there, Joe mysteriously disappears.
This storyline promises an intense plot as Nella navigates the consequences of surrendering her life to technology. The intriguing trailer hints at deeper themes of privacy, control, and how the digital world can consume real lives.
Audience reactions and high expectations
Fans have already started to react to the trailer. Many have praised Vikramaditya Motwane for exploring fresh concepts, and viewers are excited to see how this cyber-thriller unfolds. One fan commented, “Motwane never fails to amaze with something new,” while others expressed their eagerness to see Ananya Panday‘s evolving acting skills in this intense role.
The film also includes a special appearance by popular YouTubers Rohan Joshi and Tanmay Bhat, which adds an additional layer of excitement for their fans.
Behind the scenes and collaboration details
CTRL is produced by Nikhil Dwivedi and Arya A Menon, and the screenplay is co-written by Avinash Sampath and Vikramaditya Motwane, with dialogues by Sumukhi Suresh. The film marks the second collaboration between Ananya Panday and Vihaan Samat, following their earlier success in the comedy-drama series Call Me Bae.
Ananya Panday described her character Nella as someone who represents people today—caught in a world where social media often defines happiness. “She’s like any of us, stuck between our online persona and who we really are,” she shared, reflecting on how relatable the movie’s themes are in today’s digital age. Ananya also expressed excitement about working again with Vikramaditya Motwane and described the experience as incredible.
The film is set to release on Netflix on October 4, 2024, and will be available for audiences worldwide.
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