‘Pill’ released ; Trailer of Ritesh-starrer ‘Pill’ released

MUMBAI NEWS ; The makers of Riteish Deshmukh’s debut series ‘Pill’ on Thursday unveiled the trailer, which is based on pharmaceutical IndustryThe actor described being a part of the journey as enlightening. The over a minute-long trailer begins with the introduction of Ritesh’s character Prakash Chauhan, who tries everything possible to make his mark in the Indian pharmaceutical world. It shows the process through which a pill reaches a person, involving powerful pharmaceutical industrialists, corrupt doctors, medical representatives, compromised drug regulators, politicians, journalists and informers.

Talking about his debut series, Ritesh said: “It’s exciting to step into the world of digital streaming. When you are entrusted with a compelling story like ‘The Pill’, there is a huge responsibility to do justice to it.” The actor said it was interesting to learn about the complexities behind a seemingly simple thing like a pill that affects people’s daily lives and well-being.

Ritesh said: “Being a part of this journey has been incredibly enlightening.

like Raj Kumar Gupta and Ronnie Screwvala Visionary Working with people who have put their hearts into this project is a true honour.” “Prakash Chauhan is a character of both simplicity and strength, and I am confident that his fight against the corrupt pharma players will resonate with the audience,” he added. The trailer then shows how a pill that is being marketed leads to negative consequences. However, Prakash is confronted by the cunning CEO of the company, played by Pawan Malhotra, and fights hard to uncover the truth.

Producer Ronnie Screwvala shared: “With ‘Pill’, we aim to entertain people as well as raise awareness. Ritesh brings his unmatched acting prowess to this series, making his digital debut even more exciting. And as always, it is a pleasure to work with Raj, who has directed this film with his exciting expertise.” Producer Raj Kumar Gupta said that celluloid has always been his medium of expression, as he has made films across genres to bring out different stories. “A story like ‘Pill’ needed to be told in a long format,” said the director, who has made films like ‘No One Killed Jessica’ and ‘Raid’.