Khufiya trailer: Tabu, Ali Fazal and Wamiqa Gabbi trapped in fight between traitor and spies

Khufiya, set to release on October 5, is based on a book Escape to Nowhere, written by the former Chief of the Counter Espionage Unit of R&AW, Amar Bhushan. As the lens is fixed on Ali’s life with even his wife (Wamiqa Gabbi) wondering if he is a deshdrohi, the film ratchets up suspense.

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Monika Shergill, VP, Content, Netflix India called Khufiya a “defining spy thriller” and said working with Vishal was one of the most enriching creative collaborations for Netflix.

“The powerhouse duo of Vishal and Tabu team up again and are supported by the very talented Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Ashish Vidyarthi and the phenomenal soundtrack of Khufiya also created by the director. The film packs a strong punch with its breathtaking narrative. It is a story of love and betrayal intertwined with the deep sense of patriotism which makes it a very special Netflix film,” she said.

Vishal Bhardwaj said he has always been fascinated with the world of espionage and was “truly excited” to explore the genre with Khufiya. “This film gave me a chance to reunite with Tabu, and work for the very first time with two very talented actors- Ali Fazal and Wamiqa Gabbi. It also marks my first creative collaboration with Netflix which has been both exciting and rewarding. I cannot wait to share this thrilling and powerful story with Netflix’s audiences across 190 countries,” the filmmaker added.

Talking about playing the role of a R&AW agent, Tabu said she was happy to work with Vishal Bhardwaj again after acclaimed films like Haider and Maqbool. “Vishal’s unique vision and storytelling have always intrigued me, and Khufiya is no exception. Super excited for Netflix audiences to watch Khufiya,” she added.

Written by Vishal Bhardwaj and Rohan Narula and produced by Vishal Bhardwaj Films, Khufiya also stars Ashish Vidyarthi and Azmeri Haque Badhon.