Jio Studios and SVF Entertainment Unveil Trailer for "Athhoi," A Modern Interpretation of Shakespearean Drama- Othello The film is slated to grace the silver screen on June 14th! “Truths are illusions of which we have forgotten that they are illusions” --- Nietzsche Kolkata, June 06th, 2024 – Jio Studios and SVF Entertainment have released the highly anticipated Trailer for "Athhoi," just one week ahead of the film's premiere. The trailer offers an enigmatic glimpse into the human heart and society, promising a captivating cinematic experience. "Athhoi" captures the essence of Shakespeare's exploration of human emotions, portraying love, deception, and rivalry in a contemporary setting. It begins with a powerful depiction of the human existential crisis, examining the dichotomy of good and bad, and how society provokes these internal conflicts. The trailer sparks conversations about love, jealousy, and ambition in today's world, delivering a profound message on the concept of truth and challenging our conventional understanding. The film features a stellar cast including Arna Mukhopadhyay, Anirban Bhattacharya, Sohini Sarkar, Ditipriya Roy, Mimi Dutta, Arpan Ghoshal, Kaushik Banerjee, and other important cast – crew members. Arna Mukhopadhyay, the Director and the Actor breathing life into Dr. Athhoi Lodha (Othello), shared his thoughts, "'Athhoi' is a labour of love that has taken years to bring to fruition. With this trailer, our aim is to delve deep into the complexities of human emotions and present a modern interpretation of Shakespeare's timeless tale. Through this film, we hope to evoke profound emotions and reflections." Anirban Bhattacharya, who plays Gogo (echoing Iago from Shakespeare's original work) and serves as the Creative Director, expressed his sentiments, "We were clear from the beginning on how to create this Shakespearean world. Every shot division was meticulously planned, and our team worked tirelessly from pre-production to post-production. As the release date approaches, there is a mix of excitement and nervousness. We hope for the best." Sohini Sarkar, who brings to life the spirited and intelligent character of Diya, reminiscent of Desdemona, remarked, "Playing Diya was a transformative experience. This role allowed me to explore the depths of human resilience and vulnerability. 'Athhoi' invites audiences to question and feel, making it a truly immersive journey." Set for release on June 14th, "Athhoi" is poised to be a cinematic milestone, eagerly awaited by audiences worldwide. Through its innovative interpretation, the film promises to offer a thought-provoking exploration of jealousy, ambition, and love today.

Amazon Obhijaan To Release Nationally On 5th January In 5 Languages

Titled as Amazon Abhiyan in Hindi and Amazon Adventure in Tamil, Telugu, Assamese, Odia.
First Indian movie shot in Amazon rain forest.

Kolkata, 3^rd January 2017: After a successful and on-going run at the theatres in Bengal, Amazon Obhijaan, the most expensive Bengali movie ever produced is set for a riveting debut nationally. Amazon Obhijaan, produced by SVF – eastern India’s largest movie production house, will be released nationally on 5^th January in 5 different Indian languages- Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Assamese and Odia. While the Hindi version has been titled as Amazon Abhiyan, the mega-budget film will be called Amazon Adventure in rest of the languages.

With an everlasting desire to entertain the audience, SVF and the director Mr. Kamaleswar Mukherjee, shot Amazon Obhijaan as the first Indian movie in Amazon rainforest and only the 8^th movie worldwide to be shot in that location. With panthers, anacondas, alligators, deceptive rivers and tribals galore — Amazon Adventure/Amazon Abhiyan promises an adventure of a lifetime.

Milestones achieved by Amazon Obhijaan

• 1^stIndian Movie to be shot in Amazon rainforest and only the 8^th world wide
• 1^st Indian Movieto make the entire story public in form of a graphic novel before the release of the film
• 1^st Bengali Movieto be released in 6 different Indian languages

Commenting on this, Mahendra Soni- Co-founder, SVF said “We are a company driven by the passion called cinema and strive towards bringing the best possible experience for our audience. We are thrilled with the overwhelming response that Amazon Obhijaan has received in Bengal. We are confident that people across all age groups will love the way we have brought Amazon on screen.”

Amazon Obhijaan is the sequel to the 2013 blockbuster Chander Pahar which, at the time, broke all records for being the most successful Bengali film ever made in Bengal. The story of Amazon Obhijaan written, scripted and directed by the doctor-turned-director Kamaleswar Mukherjee delves into the deep jungles of the Amazonia. The expedition led by the Bengali cinestar Dev playing the explorer Shankar Choudhury is touted as a visual treat to watch for families specially children who love adventure. Veteran Brazilian actor David James plays the role of Marco Florian and Indian based Russian actress Svetlana Gulakova plays Marco’s daughter Anna Florian who joins Shankar to the mysterious yet endearing journey to El Dorado.

Amazon Abhiyan/ Amazon Adventure will be released in theatres across Mumbai, Maharastra, Rajasthan, Delhi, Punjab, UP, Andhra, MP, Chattisgarh, Bihar, Odisha, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala etc.

Take a look at the trailers:

Hindi- bit.ly/AmazonObhijaanHindiOfficialTrailer

Tamil- bit.ly/AmazonObhijaanTamilOfficialTrailer

Telugu- bit.ly/AmazonObhijaanTeluguOfficialTrailer

Odia- bit.ly/AmazonObhijaanOriyaOfficialTrailer

Assamese- bit.ly/AmazonObhijaanAssameseOfficialTrailer

The Bengali version- Amazon Obhijaan has already created history in Tollywood in terms of Box Office collections since its release on 22^nd December and even reached the rare magic figure for a Bengali cinema – Rs. 1 Crore collections on a single day.