Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharuccha-starrer horror film ‘Chhorii’ will have its world premiere at the 52nd edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

Helmed by Vishal Furia, ‘Chhorii’ is a Hindi remake of an award-winning and critically acclaimed Marathi film ‘Lapachhapi’.

The festival will also have two special masterclasses led by the creators and cast of the Amazon Original Series ‘The Family Man’ as well as the Amazon Original Movie ‘Sardar Udham Singh’.

IFFI will also witness a curated showcase of Satyajit Ray’s evergreen films on the Prime Video homepage between November 20-28 to commemorate the renowned filmmaker’s birth centenary, ANI reported from Mumbai.

Talking about the film, Gaurav Gandhi, Country Head, Amazon Prime Video, India said, “Besides bringing cultures and people together through the power of entertainment, this has also allowed us to discover new, prolific storytellers and talent, and contribute meaningfully to India’s vibrant creative economy.”

“We are honoured to be a part of IFFI, an event that celebrates that diversity and rich cinematic heritage of India, and brings the entertainment community, content creators and talent together. We will continue to contribute actively to the entertainment ecosystem of India by promoting local narratives that are deeply rooted in Indian culture while delivering an immersive entertainment experience to viewers.”

“Today, regional content has its own importance. The Creative Minds at regional level will get recognition all over world. Indian Panorama at #IFFI52 have a lot in store. OTT platforms have also provided a new stage to regional content,” said Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur.

‘Bad Luck Banging’ or ‘Loony Porn’, ‘Feathers’, ‘Red Rocket’, and ‘The Story of My Wife’ are also among others, that have been selected for Festival Kaleidoscope at the IFFI 2021.