Bastar: The Naxal Story is based on the real-life incidents of the Naxals in Chhattisgarh, especially the Bastar rebellion that broke out in 1910 against British colonial rule.
The movie stars Adah Sharma as an IPS officer who is engaged in a battle against the Naxals, along with other actors like Anangsha Biswas, Shilpa Shukla, Raima Sen, and Yashpal Sharma.
The movie is directed by Sudipto Sen and co-produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, who has previously collaborated on The Kerala Story (2023), a critically acclaimed film about the Kerala floods.
The movie explores the impact of the Naxal conflict on the lives of the soldiers, the civilians, and the Naxals themselves.
The movie also depicts the historical and cultural aspects of Bastar, such as the tribal traditions, the forest rights, and the local resistance movements.
The movie was shot in authentic locations in Bastar, such as the Dantewada district, Jagdalpur city, and the Indravati River.
The movie has a powerful and emotional soundtrack, composed by Amit Trivedi, featuring songs sung by Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, and Vishal Dadlani.
The movie is scheduled to release on March 15, 2024, in cinemas worldwide, and is expected to be a blockbuster hit and a social commentary on the Naxal issue.