Anurag Kashyap Unveils First Look of Nishaanchi, Crime Drama Set for September 2025 Release

Acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has unveiled the first look poster of his upcoming crime drama Nishaanchi, slated to hit theatres on September 19, 2025. Known for his gritty, genre-defining storytelling in films like Gangs of Wasseypur, Black Friday, and Raman Raghav 2.0, Kashyap’s latest project appears to return to his signature territory — raw, grounded narratives with layered characters and socio-political undertones.

Produced by Ajay Rai and Ranjan Singh under the Jar Pictures banner in association with Flip Films, and presented by Amazon MGM Studios, Nishaanchi is expected to blend indie aesthetics with high-stakes drama. The film also represents Amazon MGM’s latest push into India’s theatrical market, following its global $8.5 billion strategy to expand traditional studio competition through data-backed content.

The most talked-about aspect of the film is the debut of Aaishvary Thackeray, grandson of political patriarch Bal Thackeray, in a dual role. While his lineage could have easily stirred nepotism debates, insiders note that director Anurag Kashyap cast Aaishvary after watching an unsolicited showreel — a rare moment in Bollywood where talent, not surname, allegedly took the lead. The casting is also backed by his mother Smita Thackeray, a known film producer and activist, who emphasized Kashyap’s independent selection.

The supporting cast includes rising stars like Vedika Pinto, Monika Panwar, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, and veteran Kumud Mishra, promising a dynamic ensemble. The poster teases a brooding, urban-noir aesthetic — a style Kashyap is celebrated for — and has already sparked speculation about its themes of duality, identity, and justice in a lawless environment.

With its high-profile debut, seasoned director, and backing from a global studio, Nishaanchi could emerge as one of 2025’s most anticipated crime dramas — especially for audiences hungry for intelligent, hard-hitting cinema.