'Nishaanchi' teaser out: Aaishvary plays twins in action comedy
What's the story
The teaser of Anurag Kashyap's upcoming movie Nishaanchi, featuring Balasaheb Thackeray's grandson Aaishvary Thackeray, was unveiled on Friday. The one-minute-and-30-second clip is packed with emotions, action, drama, and humor. It has drawn comparisons to Kashyap's other hit Gangs of Wasseypur among social media users. The film will be released in theaters on September 19.
Plot
Story of 2 brothers, their choices, and consequences
Nishaanchi marks a return to Kashyap's desi storytelling roots, exploring a narrative set in the hinterlands. The film revolves around the complex bond between two brothers, Babloo and Dabloo, who embark on divergent paths. Their choices ultimately determine their fates. The teaser opens with the line "Bina Bollywood, kauno zindagi kaise jiye?(How can one live without Bollywood?)" and introduces the characters amid energetic music and dance sequences.
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'Tayyari kar di hai!'
Tayyari kar
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) August 8, 2025di hai! dhamaka, aur gulel, katta, gaadi, ghoda toh hai hi bhaiya 💥🐎#Nishaanchi Teaser Out Now 🎬
Emosan ka tadka, actsan ka
Releasing in theatres near you on September 19 🎯#Aaishvary#VedikaPinto@_Monikapanwar#KumudMishra@Mdzeeshanayyub@cinemakasam… pic.twitter.com/H01JRE88y6
Cast
Meet the cast of 'Nishaanchi'
Aaishvary plays Babloo, who is in love with fierce and feisty Rinku (Vedika Pinto). Amid all this his twin brother Dabloo enters the picture, also played by Aaishvary. Monika Panwar plays their mother. The film also features Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub as Kamaal Ajeeb and Kumud Mishra as Ambika Chacha, adding more drama to the story. The film is produced by Ajay Rai and Ranjan Singh under Jar Pictures in association with Flip Films.
Reception
Users say 'Nishaanchi' gives 'GOW' feels
Social media users were quick to compare the teaser to Kashyap's popular film franchise Gangs of Wasseypur. One user wrote, "Opportunity for GenZs to experience Gangs of Wasseypur in theatres," while another said, "Kashyap Vibes." A fan gushed, "Finally the goat ANURAG KASHYAP is coming back to sprinkle some rain on the dried lands of Hindi cinema."