Vishal Bhardwaj, Manoj Bajpayee and Ayushmann Khurrana Praise Vinod Kapri’s Pyre Trailer

The trailer for National Award-winning filmmaker Vinod Kapri’s film Pyre has drawn praise from prominent film industry figures, including filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj and actors Manoj Bajpayee and Ayushmann Khurrana.

Manoj Bajpayee shared the trailer on X, calling it “A must watch for all of you!” Vishal Bhardwaj posted on Instagram Stories that he is “Waiting to see this beautiful film.” Ayushmann Khurrana also shared the trailer on Instagram Stories, writing, “Whatta beautiful trailer. My best wishes to the team. #pyre the film.”

Directed by Vinod Kapri, Pyre is set in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand’s Himalayas and centers on an elderly couple waiting for their children who left the village for better opportunities. The film explores themes of love, loneliness, ageing, companionship, and the emotional impact of migration on the elderly. The lead roles are portrayed by Padam Singh Kapri and Heera Devi, local residents with no prior acting experience.

Produced by Vinod Kapri, Suresh Joshi, and Arindra Rai Chaudhuri, the film has previously received recognition at international film festivals and praise from Gulzar, Vivek Agnihotri, and Siddharth Kak.

Pyre is scheduled to release in theaters across India in Hindi and Malayalam.