Mumbai: The trailer of Pratap, an upcoming action drama starring Amit Sadh and Esha Deol, has been released, offering a glimpse into the turbulent journey of a decorated encounter specialist who finds himself behind bars. Directed by Sachin Saraf, the film explores the twists and contradictions in the life of a police officer whose circumstances take an unexpected turn.
Scheduled to release in cinemas on November 20, Pratap features Sadh in the titular role of a police officer whose life changes dramatically after he is imprisoned. The trailer moves between his past as a law enforcement officer and his present as a prisoner, keeping the circumstances behind his downfall largely under wraps.
Alongside Sadh and Deol, the film features Seema Biswas, Tigmanshu Dhulia and Milind Gunaji in important roles. With a mix of action, suspense and emotional conflict, the film promises a story centred on difficult choices, consequences and the blurred line between right and wrong.
Amit Sadh transforms from encounter specialist to prisoner
The trailer introduces Pratap as a decorated encounter specialist who has spent his career enforcing the law. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he finds himself on the other side of the system he once served.
Rather than revealing the reasons behind his imprisonment immediately, the trailer builds intrigue around the events that led to his fall. Scenes of confrontations, action sequences and tense exchanges suggest that the character’s story involves more than a straightforward clash between a police officer and criminals.
The contrast between Pratap’s former position of authority and his current circumstances forms the central hook of the trailer. Once a figure responsible for enforcing the law, he must now navigate a world in which he has lost his freedom.
The film’s narrative appears to move between different stages of his life, gradually setting up questions about his decisions and the events that changed his fate. The trailer offers glimpses of his troubled present without disclosing the full story, leaving audiences to discover the circumstances behind his imprisonment in the film.
Amit Sadh calls it an unconventional cop story
Sadh said the character appealed to him because the film moves beyond the familiar format of a conventional police drama. The actor highlighted the emotional complexity of portraying a man who has spent his life enforcing the law but eventually finds himself facing its consequences.
“Pratap‘s not your conventional cop story. What interested me was the journey of a man who has spent his life enforcing the law, only to find himself on the other side of it,” Sadh said.
He added that the character contains several emotions and contradictions, making the role an interesting challenge as an actor.
According to Sadh, the trailer offers only a partial glimpse into Pratap’s world, with several aspects of the character’s journey yet to be revealed.
The role gives Sadh an opportunity to explore a character whose identity is shaped not only by his professional past but also by the circumstances that lead to his imprisonment. His performance is expected to be central to the film’s emotional and dramatic arc.
Esha Deol says the story has several layers
Esha Deol, who co-stars in the film, said one of the aspects that attracted her to Pratap was the complexity of its narrative.
According to Deol, the story is not as straightforward as it initially appears. As events unfold, the audience gradually gains a different understanding of the characters and their circumstances.
“What I liked about Pratap was that the story isn’t as straightforward as it may seem. There are several layers to the narrative, and as the story unfolds, you begin to see the characters and their circumstances differently,” she said.
Deol also described her experience of working with Sadh and director Sachin Saraf as a positive one. She said she was looking forward to audiences discovering what the film has in store.
Her comments suggest that the drama will not rely solely on action or the mystery surrounding Pratap’s imprisonment. The relationships between the characters and the circumstances that influence their decisions are also expected to play an important role.
Sachin Saraf explores choices and consequences
Written and directed by Sachin Saraf, Pratap examines how a person’s life can change when circumstances force them into an unfamiliar situation.
Saraf said he wanted to tell a story about a man whose life takes an unexpected turn, placing him in a position he had never imagined. The film, he explained, explores choices, consequences and the fine line between right and wrong.
“With Pratap, I wanted to tell a story about a man whose life changes completely when he finds himself in a situation he never imagined. It’s a film about choices, consequences and the fine line between right and wrong,” Saraf said.
The director added that the team had tried to keep the storytelling grounded while incorporating the action and emotional intensity required by the narrative.
The trailer reflects that approach by combining moments of conflict with glimpses of Pratap’s difficult circumstances. Although the action sequences establish the film’s intensity, the central mystery remains focused on the protagonist’s transformation and the decisions that brought him to prison.
Producer Pradeep Rangwani backs the film
Producer Pradeep Rangwani said the team had supported Saraf’s vision from the beginning and expressed confidence in the story the filmmaker wanted to tell.
He praised Sadh for bringing depth to the lead character and credited the supporting cast for strengthening the film.
“Pratap is a film we have put a lot of conviction and effort into. From the beginning, we believed in Sachin’s vision and the story he wanted to tell,” Rangwani said.
He added that the team was pleased to share the trailer with audiences and looked forward to bringing the film to cinemas on November 20.
Produced by Rangwani and presented by UV Films, Pratap brings together an ensemble cast around a central character whose professional past and troubled present appear to be closely connected.
Pratap set for November 20 theatrical release
The trailer establishes the broad outline of Pratap’s journey while deliberately withholding the reasons behind his imprisonment. That mystery is likely to remain one of the film’s key narrative elements as it prepares for release.
For Sadh, the role offers a chance to portray a police officer dealing with a dramatic reversal of fortune. Deol’s comments indicate that the film will also explore the complexities of its characters, while Saraf has emphasised the themes of accountability, choices and moral ambiguity.
With its combination of action, suspense and emotional drama, Pratap will look to draw audiences interested in stories that challenge the distinction between right and wrong.
The film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on November 20, when viewers will discover what led the decorated encounter specialist to prison and how the events surrounding his downfall unfold.