Streaming platform SonyLIV has announced the thriller movie ‘Lorni – The Flaneur’ will premiere on September 2, featuring Adil Hussain in the lead role.

Written and directed by Wanphrang K Diengdoh, the movie was released in 2019 and showcased at various film festivals, such as the New York Indian Film Fest 2020, London Indian Film Festival 2021 and Ottawa Indian Film Festival 2021.

Set in Shillong, the story follows Shem (Hussain), an out-of-work, self-styled detective, whose life takes an interesting turn when he is asked to investigate the disappearance of a ‘paila’ – a coral necklace of great cultural significance for the Khasi people.

Navigating narrow streets and dark alleys, he embarks on an emotional and mental journey reflective of his reality and that of Shillong.

Hussain is known for his performances in movies such as ‘English Vinglish’, ‘Lootera’, ‘Mukti Bhawan’ and ‘Delhi Crime’.