Netflix's Firebrand trailer: Priyanka Chopra-produced Marathi film tackles the complexities of modern-day relationships

The online streaming giant Netflix launched the trailer of their first Marathi original Firebrand, which will release on 22 February. Helmed by National Award winning director Aruna Raje Patil, the film stars Usha Jadhav, Sachin Khedekar, Rajeshwari Sachdev and Girish Kulkarni. The trailer reveals that the film traces the journey of a successful lawyer (Jadhav), who tries to juggle her personal and professional life as she struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder and intimacy troubles in her marriage. As per a press release, Firebrand “touches upon the concept of modern day relationships and its complexities.” Firebrand is produced by actress Priyanka Chopra’s production house Purple Pebble Pictures whose credits include the Marathi film _Ventilator_ (2016), Kay Re Rascalaa and Sikkimese movie Pahuna: The Little Visitors (2018). Ventilator won three honours at the 64th National Film Awards. The film marks the first digital venture of Priyanka and her mother Madhu Chopra’s production house. Calling the film “powerful and pivotal”, Priyanka tweeted:

Powerful and pivotal. Two words that best describes our latest @PurplePebblePic project by @aruraje. It's an optimistic story that needs to be watched by audiences far and wide. I'm proud to bring #Firebrand22Feb to @NetflixIndia...Can't wait for you guys to watch it! pic.twitter.com/znwF2AzkCR

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) February 6, 2019

Talking about bringing Firebrand straight to Netflix, Priyanka said, “The age of digital has changed the way we consume content. Today, the story is king and audiences are open to and accepting of all kinds of genres. This definitely was one of the major reasons behind our move of taking our latest Marathi project Firebrand straight to Netflix. A story like Firebrand deserves to reach audiences far and wide.” reports _ The Indian Express._Watch the trailer here: