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Filmmaker Hansal Mehta on Wednesday released the trailer of his upcoming thriller Lootere. Hansal serves as showrunner of the show. Lootere stars Rajat Kapoor, Vivek Gomber, Amruta Khanvilkar and Aamir Ali in the lead roles. It is directed by Jai Mehta and produced by Shailesh R Singh.
The series follows Rajat Kapoor as the ship’s captain and his struggle with a criminal legacy. Delving into the twisted world of crime to fulfill the treacherous demands of safeguarding and smuggling dangerous goods, the trailer offers a thrilling look at a world where survival means navigating a deadly web of crime.
Speaking about the show, Hansal in a statement said: “We have seen several stories of air hijackings, but Lootere stands out for its sea location and wide canvas – a vast ocean, a strange country, an intimidating ship and a gang of menacing pirates. With this show, our attempt is to tell a story of power and greed that turns into an international kidnapping crisis and the crew’s attempts to escape from it. The story is sure to take the audience on an emotional and exciting adventure.” .
Watch the trailer here
Director Jai also shared what the audience can expect from Lootere. “When developing Lootere, our ambition was to redefine the traditional kidnapping genre by infusing it with a unique perspective. As a filmmaker, I am aware of our role in shaping perceptions through our creations. It was imperative for us to present a nuanced depiction that encompassed not only the experiences of the victims but also the human aspects of the pirates and the people of Somalia. Collaborating once again with Hansal Sir, I am convinced that Lootere, like Scam 1992, will deliver an unforgettable viewing experience to audiences around the world. “I am delighted to invite viewers to embark on this fascinating journey,” he added.
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Rajat, who heads the programme, said it was an adventure for him to be a part of Lootere. “Lootere has been quite a journey, both outwards and inwards. For someone like me, who has never been on a ship, playing the captain of the ship was an adventure and a pleasure. The pirates trapped us on our own ship and the ship’s crew, who are already like family, grew even closer. Additionally, the team that made the series became like a family in South Africa for a few months. Long and hard days of being at sea, in a huge but at the same time narrow boat. Lootere was this union of opposites and it all came together thanks to the true captain, Jai Mehta,” he shared.
Lootere will be released on Disney+ Hotstar on March 22.