The teaser of R. Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon, Divyenndu and Babil Khan starrer The Railway Men was unveiled on Saturday, and it is a glimpse into the riveting account of their bravery and humanity during the Bhopal gas tragedy.
The 1 minute 24 second teaser starts with a glimpse of Union Carbide factory and the gas leak from it. A voiceover says, “Ek hadsa hua hai, bada hadsa, purane Bhopal me ek chemical factory se gas leak hua hai. Shehar ka gala ghuth raha hai.” People are seen running for their lives, as they are suffocated with the gas leak. The teaser shows that the story revolves around December 2, 1984 when the world’s worst industrial disaster occurred in Bhopal. We get a glimpse of Madhavan, Menon, Divyenndu and Khan as saviours in the teaser, who are helping people to save their lives.
The teaser shows that it is inspired by true stories. The Railway Men showcases the unshakeable courage of the employees of Indian Railways and their efforts to save countless lives during the city’s darkest hours. The four-episode series is directed by debutant director Shiv Rawail, one of Yash Raj Films (YRF) homegrown talents.
Set against the backdrop of the Bhopal gas tragedy and inspired by true stories, ‘The Railway Men’ is a thrilling account of courage and a salute to humanity. Produced by YRF Entertainment, The Railway Men will release on Netflix on November 18.