Prakash Jha's New Political Drama 'Sankalp' Set to Debut on OTT

Exciting New Project from Prakash Jha

Celebrated director Prakash Jha, known for his successful works like Aashram, Raajneeti, and Gangaajal, is gearing up to captivate audiences with his latest political drama, Sankalp. The teaser for this highly anticipated socio-political thriller has just been released, coinciding with Jha's 74th birthday, marking his return to the genre of politically charged narratives.

Teaser Release and Plot Insights

Sankalp Teaser Unveiled!

Supported by Amazon MX Player, the series is set in modern India and explores themes of power, ideology, revenge, corruption, and bureaucratic influence. It examines how loyalty and belief systems shape political narratives and the dynamics of influence within institutions. The storyline aims to expose the intricacies of power in a landscape where ideological disputes and personal ambitions often collide.

The narrative reinterprets the mentor-protégé dynamic within a contemporary socio-political context, drawing parallels to the historical relationship between Chanakya and Chandragupta. Rather than traditional battlefields, the series focuses on classrooms and corridors of power where allegiances are tested and strategies are crafted.

The teaser, lasting fifty-nine seconds, opens with Nana Patekar stepping into the role of a teacher in the realm of power dynamics. He pledges (Sankalp) to navigate these dynamics with integrity. Viewers are then introduced to key characters who play crucial roles in this intense political thriller. The teaser concludes with a tantalizing "coming soon" release date.

Watch the teaser here:

Character Insights

Character Breakdown in Sankalp

Nana Patekar takes center stage as Ma'at Saab, a cunning strategist and mentor whose influence is palpable throughout the teaser. His character appears to be a master manipulator who prioritizes thoughtfulness over aggression.

Production Details

More About Sankalp

Produced by Jyoti Deshpande for Jio Studios in collaboration with Dishaa Jhaa under the PJP Films Productions banner, Sankalp promises a raw exploration of power dynamics shaped by institutional authority and mentorship. The series will soon be available for streaming exclusively on Amazon MX Player, free of charge on the MX Player app, Amazon’s shopping app, Prime Video, Fire TV, and Airtel Xstream.

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