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With global recognition & critical applause, Prime Video's 'Stolen' stands tall as the most awaited digital release of 2025
Some films start making waves long before their release. While many films come and go, only a few truly leave an impact — and investigative thriller Stolen is a perfect blend of both. This upcoming crime thriller has already captured attention with its edge-of-the-seat investigative narrative.
The trailer alone has sent chills down the audience's spine, hinting at a powerful and hard-hitting story. What sets Stolen apart is the talented cast, edge of the seat experience and themes that have not been weaved intrinsically the way we find in Stolen ever. If the talks are to be believed, Stolen hits it out of the part for Amazon this year as the most awaited release of 2025.
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Though Stolen has already made its mark on the film festival circuit, earning critical acclaim and praise, it is now eagerly awaited by the masses. With its digital release on the horizon, the film is set to make a significant impact.
If we look at Stolen's riveting trailer, it opens with a heart-wrenching moment as a baby is snatched from her mother, Jhumpa's arms, played by Mia Maelzer, as she sleeps at a desolate railway station.
What follows is a relentless pursuit, as brothers Raman and Gautam, played by Shubham Vardhan and Abhishek Banerjee respectively, join Jhumpa as they navigate treacherous terrain while hunting for the missing child. Deep in India's remote hinterlands, with hostile locals threatening their lives, their search evolves into a desperate fight for survival.
The trailer pulses with raw emotion and intensity, immersing viewers in a world where justice and vengeance blur - Will Jhumpa find her missing child? What fate awaits Raman and Gautam?
The film, which has been screened at multiple international film festivals, is all set to be available for streaming from June 2025. It made its debut at the Venice Film Festival 2023, where it received a standing ovation. The film went on to win Best Director, Best Cinematography, and Best Female Actor at the Beijing International Film Festival. At Japan's Skip City International D-Cinema Festival, it was awarded Best Film and Best Director. The Zurich Film Festival also honoured Stolen with a Special Mention, further cementing its reputation on the global stage. In India, the film premiered at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival and was later showcased at the 28th International Film Festival of Kerala.
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The anticipation for Stolen continues to rise to a fever pitch. The trailer alone has left audiences intrigued, promising a gripping and intense crime thriller. Directed by Karan Tejpal and written by Tejpal along with Dhingra and Swapnil Salkar (Agadbumb), Stolen features a highly talented cast including Abhishek Banerjee, Harish Khanna, Mia Maelzer, Sahidur Rahaman, and Shubham Vardhan in lead roles.
Stolen is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and in over 240 countries and territories on June 4.
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