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Director of Ram Reddy FirelessThe specialty of Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role is set to release in theaters on 12 September. Described as “Magical Realism Drama”, the film is presented by Gunit Monga Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap. The international title of the film is Story,
In the late 80s, it follows the story of “Dev (Bajpayee), which mysteriously understands the trees burnt in their vast wealth of fruit gardens settled in the Indian Himalayas. Despite all the efforts,, the more fire extinguishes, which inspires herself and his family to see, which they are actually,” according to a press release.

It also marks the second feature director for Reddy, whose first film, Kannada village drama ThithiHe earned a National Award in the Best Feature Film in the Kannada category.
The filmmaker said that he is grateful Fireless After the film’s screening at celebrations like Berlin International Film Festival and Mummy Mumbai Film Festival, the global audience began to echo.
“I feel thankful that it echoed with the global audience before coming home in India. Anurag Kashyap and Guanit Monga join us to be cinematic visionary because the presenter is a great honor, and I am very happy to distribute it with flip movies. I am very happy to distribute it. On 12 September, the audience said in the statement.
Guneet called the film “a modern classic in making”. “It bothered me, relaxed me, and reminded me of the deepest objective of cinema. Ram Reddy is one of the most exciting voices in Indian cinema today, and Manoj Bajpayee and Manoj Bajpayee and an extraordinary dress, bringing their vision into life with the cast, it feels like a modern classic in making a film,” he said.
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Kashyap said that the film is “timeless”. “I loved Ram ThithiWhich was so root and real, and with FirelessHe has made a film that feels timeless. The film is deeply human, yet the way it comes out. And at its center, Manoj Bajpayee has given a demonstration contrary to what has seen earlier – moving from restrained, esoteric and depth. This is a film that I am very proud to present to the Indian audience, “Kashyap said.
The film also stars Deepak Dobriyal, Priyanka Bose and Tilotra Shom in Pivolel roles. The dialogues are written by Varun Grover.
Published – August 26, 2025 07:04 pm IST