Pippa was mired in controversies, with one even suggesting that the film would never see the light of day. However, barely months after announcing the film’s completion, the makers have already kickstarted the film’s promotions. After sharing the first look of the film, a teaser was subsequently posted by the team on India’s 75th Independence Day. The small glimpse of the war drama ensured that the wait was worth it. 

Now, with the teaser out, everyone is curious to know what the film is all about. And that’s where we come to your rescue. If you haven’t already read about the premise of the film, you have landed at the right place to get all the deets about Pippa. Check It Out:

Cast

The film stars Ishaan Khatter in the lead role along with Mrunal Thakur and Priyanshu Painyuli. The three will essay the roles of siblings in the film. The film also stars Soni Razdan, Amit Ghosh, Leysan Karimova, Abhinav Bhattacharjee, and Chandrachoor Rai. 

Plot

The film is based on The Burning Chaffees, written by Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta. The story follows the lives of three siblings during the action-packed 48-hour Battle of Garibpur, which was fought on the eastern front of India during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. Khatter essays the role of Captain Balram Singh Mehta, a member of the 45th Cavalry Tank Group.

Director & Producer

Raja Krishna Menon will be helming the film with Siddharth Roy Kapoor and Ronnie Screwvala on board as producers. The budget for the film reportedly stands at Rs. 30 crores. The music is done by maestro, A.R. Rahman.

Release Date

The movie’s title was inspired by the magnificent Russian amphibious war tank PT-76 that was used in this war. “Pippa”, in Punjabi, refers to an empty ‘ghee da dabba’ that smoothly floats on water. The film releases on December 2.  

Teaser

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