Bastar The Naxal Story Teaser: Adah Sharma Is an 'IPS at War Against Naxals' in Sudipto Sen's Film

Bastar: The Naxal Story teaser is out and it brings back Adah Sharma in the lead role. The actress, who delivered a moving performance as the lead of Sudipto Sen’s The Kerala Story, has reunited with the filmmaker for Bastar. She shared the teaser on X on Tuesday morning. In the teaser, she is dressed in khaki pants with a brown tee and a scarf on her head. She introduces herself as an IPS officer who is at war against Naxals. The film is reportedly based on the real-life incidents of Naxals in Chhattisgarh.

In the politically-charged teaser, Adah presented the premise of the film. She is seen talking about the impact of Naxal fight on the jawans in Bastar. Sharing the teaser, Adah wrote, “A story colored red with the blood of innocent people! Capture the untold story… Bastar – The Naxal Story. Teaser out now! ” Watch the Bastar: The Naxal Story teaser below:

Speaking about the film in an interview previously, Sudipto Sen shared, “After Kerala Story’s unparalleled love and blessing, we gathered the courage to bring out another deadly secret of independent India. It is from Bastar right at the heart of our country. The outrageous, heinous, and abominable truth that will shock you at the core of your existence. We strongly believe we shall get similar blessings and support you showered on us.”

Bastar: The Naxal Story stars Adah Sharma in the lead role and completed its shooting within a span of two months, starting last October. Co-produced by Aashin A. Shah under the banner of Sunshine Pictures, the film, initially scheduled for an April 5, 2024 release, has now been rescheduled to hit theatres on March 15, 2024.