<p>The streaming giant Amazon Prime Video on Thursday (September 30) unveiled the official trailer of ace filmmaker Shoojit Sircar's upcoming movie <em>Sardar Udham</em> much to the delight of cinephiles. It features Vicky Kaushal in a new avatar and highlights a forgotten hero's contribution to the Indian freedom struggle. So, has the video been able to create a buzz? Here are the key takeaways from the trailer.</p>.<p><strong>Effective and in safe hands</strong><br /> <br />It begins with a hard-hitting voiceover in which a British character says that Indians never forgive those who offend them. This builds an aura around the titular character. As the trailer progresses, the viewers learn that he is a braveheart who strives to break the shackles of injustice and oppression. Kaushal's classy look is a complete departure from anything that he's sported in the past and proves to be a highlight of the trailer. Sircar had previously helped Ayushmann Khurrana scale new heights with<em> Vicky Donor</em>. It, now, appears that is set to give the <em>Bhoot </em>actor one of the finest films of his career.</p>.<p><strong>Realistic drama</strong></p>.<p>Music is widely regarded as a hallmark of commercial cinema. <em>Border</em>, for example, featured popular songs such as <em>Sandese Aate Hai </em>and<em> Aye Jaate He Lamhe</em>. <em>Sardar Udham</em> appears to be an exception as the trailer does not feature songs. This suggests that the film will cater to those fond of realistic storytelling.</p>.<p><strong>'Massy' dialogues on the cards</strong></p>.<p>Kaushal emerged as a force to be reckoned with when he starred in the 2019 blockbuster <em>Uri</em>, a war drama with patriotic undertones. It clicked with the younger generation due to the effective presentation and the 'How's the josh?' dialogue. Like <em>Uri</em>, <em>Sardar Udham </em>too apparently has a fair share of 'massy' dialogues. The 'murder ko protest' line, is a highlight of the trailer. The presentation here, however, seems less cinematic than what fans saw in <em>Uri</em>.<br />'<br /><strong>Big win for OTT?</strong></p>.<p>There's no denying the fact that OTT has emerged as an alternative to theatres for producers over the past year. Big-ticket films such as <em>Laxmii</em>,<em> Sadak 2 </em>and <em>Gulabo Sitabo</em> premiered digitally as theatres were closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. <em>Sardar Udham</em> with its battle scenes and protest sequences, which are quite evident in the trailer, has been designed for a big screen experience. The fact that it will be released on OTT may not go down too well with a section of the audience especially as theatres in Maharasthra are set to reopen later this month. <br /> </p>
<p>The streaming giant Amazon Prime Video on Thursday (September 30) unveiled the official trailer of ace filmmaker Shoojit Sircar's upcoming movie <em>Sardar Udham</em> much to the delight of cinephiles. It features Vicky Kaushal in a new avatar and highlights a forgotten hero's contribution to the Indian freedom struggle. So, has the video been able to create a buzz? Here are the key takeaways from the trailer.</p>.<p><strong>Effective and in safe hands</strong><br /> <br />It begins with a hard-hitting voiceover in which a British character says that Indians never forgive those who offend them. This builds an aura around the titular character. As the trailer progresses, the viewers learn that he is a braveheart who strives to break the shackles of injustice and oppression. Kaushal's classy look is a complete departure from anything that he's sported in the past and proves to be a highlight of the trailer. Sircar had previously helped Ayushmann Khurrana scale new heights with<em> Vicky Donor</em>. It, now, appears that is set to give the <em>Bhoot </em>actor one of the finest films of his career.</p>.<p><strong>Realistic drama</strong></p>.<p>Music is widely regarded as a hallmark of commercial cinema. <em>Border</em>, for example, featured popular songs such as <em>Sandese Aate Hai </em>and<em> Aye Jaate He Lamhe</em>. <em>Sardar Udham</em> appears to be an exception as the trailer does not feature songs. This suggests that the film will cater to those fond of realistic storytelling.</p>.<p><strong>'Massy' dialogues on the cards</strong></p>.<p>Kaushal emerged as a force to be reckoned with when he starred in the 2019 blockbuster <em>Uri</em>, a war drama with patriotic undertones. It clicked with the younger generation due to the effective presentation and the 'How's the josh?' dialogue. Like <em>Uri</em>, <em>Sardar Udham </em>too apparently has a fair share of 'massy' dialogues. The 'murder ko protest' line, is a highlight of the trailer. The presentation here, however, seems less cinematic than what fans saw in <em>Uri</em>.<br />'<br /><strong>Big win for OTT?</strong></p>.<p>There's no denying the fact that OTT has emerged as an alternative to theatres for producers over the past year. Big-ticket films such as <em>Laxmii</em>,<em> Sadak 2 </em>and <em>Gulabo Sitabo</em> premiered digitally as theatres were closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. <em>Sardar Udham</em> with its battle scenes and protest sequences, which are quite evident in the trailer, has been designed for a big screen experience. The fact that it will be released on OTT may not go down too well with a section of the audience especially as theatres in Maharasthra are set to reopen later this month. <br /> </p>