Akshay Kumar, Lara Dutta starrer 'Bell Bottom' to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on September 16
Amazon Prime Video today announced the exclusive streaming premiere of espionage thriller BellBottom. Prime members in India and across 240 countries and territories can stream the film starting September 16, 2021 on Amazon Prime Video. Directed by Ranjit M Tewari, the film features a thrilling line-up of stars including Akshay Kumar, Vaani Kapoor, Huma Qureshi Lara Dutta, Adil Hussain and Aniruddh Dave. BellBottom is produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani & Nikkhil Advani under their respective banners Pooja Entertainment and Emmay Entertainment.
The action-packed racy thriller is bound to give nail-biting thrills. Inspired from the real-life hijacking events in the 80’s the story essays unparalleled courage of the unsung hero known by his code name - BellBottom. Akshay Kumar will be seen donning the hat of this undercover agent on a covert mission to free 210 hostages held by hijackers.
“Our audiences enjoy a fair share of action and thriller stories, and we are glad to have brought BellBottom to them,” said Vijay Subramaniam, Director and Head, Content, Amazon Prime Video, India. “The movie has been received well by the audiences, and it’s our endeavor to take this story to a worldwide audience. Packed with a riveting script and great performances, it is one of the stellar additions to our content library."
“I’m delighted that my film is reaching a global audience through Amazon Prime Video,” said Director Ranjit M Tewari. “It is a story of many unsung heroes that I felt deserved to be told to one and all. It is the perfect mix of an intriguing plot, actors who’ve given their all that will keep audiences hooked right till the very end.”
"After getting the theatres going, it is time to take this story to more people, and what better way to do that than releasing BellBottom on Amazon Prime Video; with a reach of 240+ countries and territories, I am hoping this tale of an unsung hero reaches audiences far and wide." exclaimed Lead Actor Akshay Kumar.
Producer Jackky Bhagnani added, “With BellBottom, Ranjit M Tewari and the entire cast and crew have worked hard to elevate the entertainment quotient to make an out-and-out blockbuster. Recently I have seen the audience has developed more interest in watching action thrillers that keep them at the edge of their seat. I am very happy to have collaborated with Amazon Prime Video to release the film digitally which could help us reach in over 240 countries and territories worldwide."
BellBottom is an untold real-life story based on true events led by BellBottom. The espionage thriller sees Akshay Kumar as an undercover agent who plans and executes India’s first covert operation. The film is inspired from real life hijacking events in India.
