Celebrate love for your country with this film
Director Neeraj Pandey, known as the pioneer of the espionage thriller genre, is ready with Aiyaary, which is set against the Army background. Aiyaary is finally set to hit theatres after several changes in the release date and the film’s team is excited to present the film to the audience and can’t wait to see their response to the espionage thriller.
“It’s more relief than excitement actually. All the juggling around with the dates and logistics come to an end this Friday, February 16, and I am looking forward to the audience’s reactions,” says Neeraj.
Depicting the tale of two army officers, played by Manoj Bajpayee and Sidharth Malhotra, Aiyaary is Neeraj’s take on arms lobbying and corruption within the system.
Manoj has earlier worked with the director in Special 26 (2013), and he says being directed by Neeraj is something that he looks forward to.
“There are very few directors that you enjoy working with and Neeraj Pandey is one of them. My relationship with him as an actor and as a person is something I will always cherish,” says the actor.
Echoing Manoj’s emotions, actor Rakul Preet Singh also praised Neeraj for his marvellous direction and presentation of the story.
“I am excited about the movie because we are finally releasing and also I am a fan of Neeraj sir’s films. This time I got a chance to be part of the film, which is very high on content. It throws light on a lot of issues that need to be highlighted,” she says.
The film has been made with a desire to make a difference in the society and Rakul Preet pleads the audience to go watch the film in theatres.
“I am hoping that people see thithis film and take a positi ive message. I request eve eryone to watch the fil lm, which is about the lo ove for your country, and make the film a success,” she adds.
Manoj recalled the jo ourney of Aiyaary and sh ared his happiness on mak king new friends in the form oof Sidharth, Rakul Preet and Pooja Chopra (who will also be seen in the film). He also hopes that people will appreciate the film and their efforts.
“I am so proud of the product and of the fact that I have made few friends while making the film. I hope and pray that p eople will lap it up. I am curious to see their responses,” Manoj adds.
Also starring actors Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher, Kumud Mishra, Adil Hussain and Vikram Gokhale, Aiyaary, a Reliance Entertainment, PEN Studios and Friday Filmworks presentation, is releasing today.