'Blackmail' trailer out now! GV Prakash promises gritty thriller Hopes for audience support like 'Eleven' and 'Tourist Family'
A promising trailer
The trailer of the movie 'Blackmail' starring G.V. Prakash Kumar and Preethi Ashwini looks very thrilling and on the verge of crime. First, we see scenes of G.V. Prakash Kumar walks around in a casual manner; then mysterious phone calls, night terrors, and sudden twists begin, giving the story a deep suspense. The trailer follows the pattern of a crime thriller, with brutal confrontations, intimate background scenes, and interesting camera shots.
GV Prakash Kumar's performance seems to combine suspense and excitement in his vision. Overall, the trailer captivates the audience and gives a glimpse into how the film can change one's life forever.
Expectations raise for 'Blackmail'
GV Prakash Kumar's 25th film as an actor, 'Kingston', was released recently, and it failed to score big. But expectations peak for his current film, 'Blackmail', and the film is scheduled to hit big screens on August 1.
Alongside GV Prakash Kumar, the film also stars Srikanth, Ramesh Thilak, Teju Ashwini, Bindu Madhavi, Vettai Muthukumar, Redin Kingsley, Hari Priya, and others.
GV Prakash Kumar hopes for audiences' support
Meanwhile, the audio launch of 'Blackmail' happened recently in Chennai, while director Maran and GV Prakash shared their experiences with the film. Speaking at the event, GV Prakash Kumar said that he agreed with Maran after hearing the one-liner and that the film's screenplay has vividly portrayed how it affects many people. He also expressed his hope that the audience will give full support to the film 'Blackmail', similar to the reception received by recent small-budget films like 'Eleven' and 'Tourist Family'.
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