Neeyat, a murder mystery film starring Vidya Balan as detective Mira Rao, started streaming on Prime Video on September 1. The film’s ensemble cast led by Balan, includes Ram Kapoor, Rahul Bose, Neeraj Kabi, Amrita Puri, Shahana Goswami, Niki Aneja Walia, Dipannita Sharma, Shashank Arora, Prajakta Koli, Danesh Razvi, Ishika Mehra, and Madhav Deval. The film is directed by Anu Menon and produced by Prime Video and Abundantia Entertainment.
Neeyat tells the story of Rao’s investigation into the mysterious death a billionaire, who had gathered his close friends and family at a castle in Scotland for his birthday celebrations. All of the guests become suspects and Rao must use her skills to bring the truth to light.
Commenting about the film Balan said, “Neeyat is a gripping story and an intense murder-mystery that throws a light on the complexities of human nature. The film’s strength lies in its well-developed characters and captivating screenplay, which makes it a compelling choice for audiences globally. I have a special relationship with Abundantia Entertainment and Prime Video as we have done some special films together, like Shakuntala Devi (2020), Sherni (2021) and Jalsa (2022), and now with Neeyat, I am confident that there could not have been a better partner to take our labour of love to audiences worldwide.”
Neeyat will stream exclusively on Prime Video in India and across 240+ countries and territories from September 1. The film was released theatrically on July 7.