Nana Patekar leads Vivek Agnihotri’s “The Vaccine War” trailer: Unveiling India’s fight for COVID-19 vaccines

New Delhi: The anticipation for Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s much-awaited film, “The Vaccine War,” has reached a crescendo. In a tantalizing teaser, the creators provided a glimpse into India’s extraordinary journey in developing a life-saving vaccine for the world amidst the perilous COVID-19 pandemic. The buzz surrounding this film reached new heights when it received a standing ovation during a special screening in the United States, marking its campaign kick-off.

The trailer for what is touted as ‘India’s first bio-science film,’ “The Vaccine War,” delves into the relentless struggle of Indian scientists behind the scenes of vaccine development, unraveling the untold stories that unfolded during this process. The trailer challenges those who doubted if ‘India could achieve it’ and raises questions about the origin of the coronavirus, exploring the theory of a lab-created virus. It paints a vivid picture of Indian scientists toiling tirelessly day and night in their labs in pursuit of a cure for COVID-19. Vivek Agnihotri, sharing the trailer on his X (formerly Twitter) account, wrote, “Please bless us.”

Watch the trailer here:

PRESENTING:

The trailer of your film #TheVaccineWar.
Film releases on 28th Sept 2023.

Pl bless us. Thanks.❤️https://t.co/4kqPpBnWyg

— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) September 12, 2023

Undoubtedly, “The Vaccine War” trailer has sparked excitement among fans. In response, one social media user commented, “Lovely, Encouraging.. Nana Nana… But yes, we’ve made the vaccine.” Another comment expressed, “Looks very interesting, Sir! Science, coupled with emotions and patriotism – I’m sure it’ll bring bio-science to the mainstream popular culture.”

Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri has gone above and beyond to promote the film on the global stage. In addition to international screenings, the acclaimed filmmaker launched the film’s first song, ‘Shristhi se pehele,’ at the iconic Times Square.

“The Vaccine War” boasts a star-studded cast featuring Anupam Kher, Nana Patekar, Sapthami Gowda, and Pallavi Joshi in pivotal roles. Produced by Pallavi Joshi and I Am Buddha, the film is set for release in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on September 28, promising to be a monumental cinematic experience.