Bela Bajaria Chief Content Officer at Netflix | Official website
Pushing the boundaries of traditional storytelling, CTRL is a thriller that will make viewers rethink their dependency on technology. Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and produced by Saffron and Andolan Films, CTRL premieres on October 4.
CTRL stars Ananya Panday as Nella Awasthi and Vihaan Samat as Joe Mascarenhas, a romantic couple who create content together and are loved by their Internet audience. The narrative explores what happens when they break up in a world where data is power, questioning how much sharing is too much and whether one loses control in the process.
Ananya Panday shared her excitement about collaborating with Vikramaditya Motwane and Nikhil Dwivedi for this film: “CTRL is engaging, impactful and definitely makes you wonder if you are truly in control of your life. I truly believe that this film is for everyone, given the exponential advancement in tech and our rising dependency on it. What better platform to reach the audience with a narrative as compelling as CTRL than Netflix?”
Director Vikramaditya Motwane commented on his unique style of storytelling: “With the amount of time we spend on our devices, screen time is now redefined as screen life! The question is, are we actually in control of all the digital extensions of our life, or are we being controlled? That's the answer CTRL tries to explore. For a concept as new-age as this, we not only needed a cast who lives such a life but a medium like Netflix that's relevant.”
Producer Nikhil Dwivedi added: “CTRL brings a thought-provoking narrative to the fore in a unique format which will reflect in every frame of this film. Whether it is the cast on screen or all those working behind the scenes, the entire team was excited and engrossed in this world, meticulously bringing it to life. Looking forward to our collaboration with Netflix and reaching a wide audience with film's universally relevant themes.”
Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Director - Original Films at Netflix India said: "CTRL is a testament to our promise of telling genre-bending stories that thrill and entertain. Vikramaditya Motwane has brilliantly crafted this new age thriller that shocks and captivates in equal measure. Ananya Panday’s honest portrayal intensifies the drama. We can’t wait for the audience to log into this riveting ride."
CTRL aims to be more than just a film — it offers viewers a glimpse into a future that might be closer than anticipated. The story unfolds starting October 4 exclusively on Netflix.
Produced by: Saffron, Andolan Films
Producer: Nikhil Dwivedi, Arya Menon
Director: Vikramaditya Motwane
Writer: Avinash Sampath, Vikramaditya Motwane
Dialogues: Sumukhi Suresh
Cast: Ananya Panday, Vihaan Samat
