The Tigmanshu Dhulia directorial, starring Arshad Warsi, Pratik Gandhi and Ishita Dutta premieres on September 11
Global, August 26, 2026: The strongest creative partnerships are built on a shared instinct for stories that stand apart. Continuing this shared creative vision, Zee 5 Global, Jio Studios & Golden Ratio Films bring together a story that reflects a common belief in backing distinctive voices, making bold creative choices and creating entertainment that keeps audiences at their heart. Starring Pratik Gandhi, Arshad Warsi and Ishita Dutta in pivotal roles, Zee 5 Global, Jio Studios and Golden Ratio Films today unveiled the trailer of Ghamasaan, which premieres exclusively on the platform on September 11. Ghamasaan is produced by Jyoti Deshpande (Jio Studios), Piiyush Singh, Abhayanand Singh, Saurabh Gupta & Ashwini Chaudhary (Golden Ratio Films) and Miten Shah (Yaelstar Films).
Directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, the trailer of Ghamasaan offers audiences a first glimpse into a gritty world of power, pursuit and survival. Set against the Hindi heartland, Ghamasaan reflects Dhulia’s distinctive storytelling, rooted in morally complex worlds where power and survival rarely leave room for easy answers. The face-off between Arshad Warsi as Maharaj and Pratik Gandhi as Aditya goes beyond a conventional cop-versus-criminal conflict, becoming a high-stakes battle for control of an entire ecosystem shaped by power, loyalty, politics and survival, where there are no easy heroes and morality exists in shades of grey.
Ghamasaan has travelled through the noted film festivals including MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, Cinevesture International Film Festival and Chicago South Asian Film Festival.
Trailer Link: https://youtu.be/Gp8uHbnHfL8?si=WYiEX9vSAwo7GT59
Kaveri Das, Business Head, Hindi Zee 5 and Chief Channel Officer &TV, said, “For us, great storytelling has always been about taking risks, backing strong voices and not being afraid to challenge convention. That’s what makes a story like Ghamasaan particularly exciting. It is rooted, intense and driven by characters who don’t fit neatly into boxes and that’s what makes them interesting. The face-off between Arshad Warsi and Pratik Gandhi takes the story well beyond a conventional cop v/s criminal conflict, while Tigmanshu Dhulia brings his distinctive sensibility to a world where power, loyalty, politics and survival are rarely black and white. There are no easy heroes or villains here, and that’s what keeps you invested. Our collaboration with Jio Studios comes from a shared instinct to back stories that have something different to say and give strong creators the space to tell them in their own way.”
Siju Prabhakaran, Chief Business Officer, Zee 5 Global, said, “Ghamasaan is a powerful example of the kind of authentic, rooted storytelling that can travel far beyond its geography. Set against the rugged landscape of Bundelkhand, the film brings together action, compelling characters and deeply relevant questions around justice, power and survival. At Zee 5 Global, our focus has always been on taking distinctive Indian stories to audiences across the world, and Ghamasaan does that by presenting a world that feels deeply local while exploring conflicts that are universal. We are excited to bring Tigmanshu Dhulia’s gripping vision to our global audiences and spark conversations around the grey spaces between law, rebellion and justice.”
Piiyush Singh, Writer & Producer, Golden Ratio Films, said, “In the ravines of Bundelkhand, where the line between law and outlaw dissolves into dust and blood, GHAMASAAN is not just a chase — it is a fierce collision of two unyielding forces. One man hunts with the weight of justice on his shoulders. The other rules with the fire of rebellion in his veins. This is the story I had to tell: raw, unflinching, and rooted in the soil of our heartland. Directed by the masterful Tigmanshu Dhulia, brought to life by the powerhouse performances of Pratik Gandhi and Arshad Warsi, and produced by Jio Studios and Golden Ratio Films — GHAMASAAN is cinema that refuses to look away.”
Ghamasaan Director, Tigmanshu Dhulia, said, “Ghamasaan is rooted in a world that I have always been drawn to, the Hindi heartland, its people and the complexities that shape their lives. At the centre of the story is the pursuit between Maharaj and Aditya, two characters who come from very different worlds and are driven by very different ideas of power and justice. Arshad and Pratik have brought tremendous conviction and intensity to these roles. Jio Studios and we have found Zee 5 Global to be the right space for a story that is raw, rooted and driven by strong characters.”
Actor Arshad Warsi said, “Maharaj is a very exciting character because he allowed me to explore a completely different side of myself as an actor. Playing a negative character with so much darkness, unpredictability and rawness was challenging, but also something I genuinely enjoyed. Working with Tigmanshu helped me understand Maharaj’s world and mindset – I gave in to his vision. I’m really glad to bring this side of me to audiences through Ghamasaan.”
Actor Pratik Gandhi said, “What drew me to Ghamasaan was the passion and intensity that drive Aditya. He is courageous, fearless and unwavering in his mission to bring Maharaj to justice. But as he goes deeper into the pursuit, he discovers that he isn’t fighting just one individual—he is fighting a well-designed system. That realisation changes the scale of his battle and makes his journey all the more compelling. Working with Tigmanshu sir and sharing the screen with Arshad was a wonderful experience. Ghamasaan is a gritty, intense and character-driven story, and I’m looking forward to audiences experiencing it on Zee 5 Global.”
Featuring some of India’s most acclaimed creators and production houses, the collaboration further strengthens Zee 5 Global’s commitment to building a diverse global entertainment destination where distinctive stories can find their audience. Bringing together Ghamasaan, Sumo Didi and Ikroop, the slate spans diverse genres, voices and storytelling perspectives. From the morally complex world of Ghamasaan and its high-stakes battle of power and survival, to Sumo Didi, produced by Fresh Lime Productions, an inspiring story of resilience and determination, and Ikroop from AAZ Films, starring Mithila Palkar and Gauahar Khan, a powerful story of survival and justice, the collaboration makes space for stories that bring a distinct point of view while challenging conventional storytelling.
About Zee 5 Global ZEE5 Global is the digital entertainment destination launched by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), a global Media and Entertainment powerhouse. The platform launched across 190+ countries in October 2018 and has content across 18 languages: Hindi, English, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Punjabi, including six international languages Malay, Thai, Bahasa, Urdu, Bangla and Arabic. ZEE5 Global is home to 200,000+ hours of on-demand content. The platform brings together the best of Originals, Movies and TV Shows, Music, Health and Lifestyle content in one destination. In addition, ZEE5 Global offers features like 15 navigational languages, content download options, seamless video playback and Voice Search.
