Yaara, a remake of 2011 French movie Gang Story, is available on ZEE5.
Tigmanshu Dhulia directorial Yaara is finally streaming on ZEE5. The film, starring Vidyut Jammwal, Amit Sadh, Vijay Verma, Kenny D Basumatary and Shruti Haasan, revolves around the friendship of four criminals – Phagun, Mitwa, Rizwan and Bahadur – who are part of the Chaukdi Gang, and traces their rise and fall. A remake of 2011 French movie Gang Story, Yaara is set in two periods – 1970s and the present day. As a result, we see its lead actors sporting older looks too.
In what we saw in Yaara’s trailer and other promotional material, the plot follows the crimes committed by four friends (Vidyut, Amit, Vijay and Kenny) and their coming-of-age. But things going awry resulting in Phagun and Mitwa parting ways, only to meet again after 20 years when Mitwa gets arrested. Phagun, despite the fallout, tries to help his former friend for old times sake.
Talking about doing a male buddy film, Vidyut Jammwal told indianexpress.com, “It is quite new. We did not have a story on friendship for a long time. The last I can remember is Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara, which was quite an inspirational film because it motivated my friends to travel. Yaara will do that to our audiences. It is a story of four friends – Amit Sadh, Vijay Varma, Kenny Basumatary and me. All characters are relatable. Kenny is this guy who is intellectual and soft-spoken. He would always tell you ‘ye mat karo’ and ‘wo mat karo’. Then there is Amit Sadh, who is flamboyant.” He added that Yaara having a digital release is a relief. “More than the box office, there is a relief that the audience will be sitting at home and deciding if they liked the movie or not. For example, my film Junglee did not garner 100 crores at the box office, but it is the number one film on an OTT platform. It is bigger than big films you know of. For me, the relief is that people will decide the fate of the film,” the actor said.
Amit Sadh posted on his Twitter account, "The Yaaras are here to win over your hearts! #BondOfYaara."
Vidyut Jammwal shared on his Twitter account, "How much will Phagun be willing to sacrifice to prove his #BondOfYaara? Watch how 4 best friends try and overcome the ultimate test of friendship in #YaaraOnZEE5."
"I'm sorry, sleep cycle. I'll be watching and rewatching #Yaara which streams from 12 am tonight! #YaaraonZee5," a fan called Rushali had earlier tweeted about the movie.
"I'll be late for #Yaara due to work load but definitely gonna watch it as soon as possible. I've heard many good stuff about this movie and now waiting seems like torture," tweeted a Vidyut Jammwal fan.
"Watched #Yaara just now on #ZEE5, a perfect film for Friendship Day. Chaukadi gang is the ultimate," tweeted fan Deba.
"Saw first few minutes of #Yaara and liking the retro feel that @dirtigmanshu has brought with @VidyutJammwa, @TheAmitSadh and others," tweeted trade analyst Joginder Tuteja.
Talking about her character in the movie, Shruti told indianexpress.com, "She’s not manipulative at all. She’s very strong and opinionated, and the love she has for Phagun (Vidyut Jammwal) is very real and deep throughout the story." Read more here.
"Released!!! Har dosti ko imtehaan dena padhta hai, to prove the #BondOfYaara. Chaukadi gang ko bhi dena hoga. Manao yaaron ka din inn chaar yaaron ke saath," wrote Yaara actor Kenny Deori as he urged people to watch it on ZEE5.
"I play the character from the age of 20 to 50. In Tigmanshu Dhulia’s words, ‘Dekho Vidyut, joh bees saal ke ladke hote hai na, woh patle hote hai. Tumhari ye joh body hai, tumhe chodhni padegi.’ So, I had to lose all the weight. Later, he said, ‘Jo pachaas saal ke hote hai, unme thoda maas hota hai. Tum weight gain karo.’ So, I had a roller coaster ride of losing and gaining weight. He also told us that a 20-year-old walks differently while a 50-years-old’s posture is calm and composed. So, we went through every nuance, which was new for me and will be new for the audience as well," the actor told indianexpress.com in an interview.
"To the talented team of #Yaara who made this amazing craft. Sending love, gratitude and appreciation for giving your relentless hardwork and dedication!" tweeted Vidyut Jammwal as he shared this appreciation post.