Dileep and Tamannaah Bhatia’s ‘Bandra’ is finally set to make its OTT debut. However, the makers have not announced the exact premiere date yet. The OTT arrival comes more than three years after its theatrical release.Directed by Arun Gopy, ‘Bandra’ features a screenplay by Udaykrishna. The movie combines elements of romance, drama and crime. Its story connects the Bollywood film industry of the 1990s with the world of organised crime.‘Bandra’ follows a filmmaker’s investigationThe story revolves around Sakshi, an aspiring filmmaker who becomes interested in the mysterious death of Tara Janaki. Tara was a popular actress during the 1990s. Her death leads Sakshi to begin looking into the circumstances surrounding her final days.The investigation takes Sakshi into territory far beyond what she initially expects. She eventually meets Mirchi, a man who has crucial information about Tara’s past. His revelations lead her towards Alexander Aala Dominic.Alexander Aala Dominic is a wealthy businessman whose life is closely connected to Tara’s story. As Sakshi continues her search for answers, she encounters a complicated network involving the film industry, powerful individuals and the underworld.
Dileep plays Alexander Aala Dominic
Dileep portrays Alexander Aala Dominic in the movie. The character becomes closely involved with Tara after she seeks refuge at his home in Kerala.Tara arrives in Kerala for a film shoot. She eventually finds herself staying at Aala’s residence. His interest in her had begun even before they met. He had noticed her while watching ‘Goon’ in a theatre. Their relationship forms a major part of the film.
Tamannaah Bhatia’s Tara faces a dangerous past
Tamannaah Bhatia plays Tara Janaki, a successful actress whose personal life is far removed from the glamour associated with her profession.Tara wants to break free from her controlling adoptive mother, played by Lena. She also finds herself trapped under the influence of a powerful don, portrayed by Dino Morea. The don is involved in producing her films. Tara claims that he has sexually assaulted her.As the situation escalates, Kerala police begin searching for Tara after she disappears from the film set. The film attempts to blend a love story with a crime-driven narrative.The film is expected to begin streaming on ZEE5 in September 2026. However, the makers have not announced the exact premiere date yet.
What did ETimes say about ‘Bandra’?
ETimes gave ‘Bandra’ 2.5 stars out of 5. The review assessed the performances of the lead actors and also examined the film’s handling of its central premise.Our exclusive review reads, “Dileep shows his age and has lost the lovable liveliness and spark that made him watchable in his slapstick comedies. Tamannaah is required to look pretty, which she does, but she doesn’t seem to get into her role, particularly to suggest that she feels any real love for Aala.Arun Gopy tries to build up some massy moments, but it doesn’t have the energy of big entertainers. The film had a promising premise of the menacing underworld involvement in Bollywood film production in the 90s, but it has been wasted.”
