Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s The Vaccine War was released earlier this year to favorable reviews. The movie is set during the deadly COVID-19 pandemic and tells the story of a group of scientists and their struggle to make India’s own Coronavirus vaccine while battling a lot of professional and personal obstacles. The film was praised for its realistic portrayal of the pandemic and its accurate depiction of the challenges faced by scientists. It was also commended for its strong performances and its message of hope and resilience.
The Vaccine War is a must-watch for anyone who wants to learn more about the COVID-19 pandemic and the incredible work that was done by scientists to develop a vaccine. It is a powerful and moving film that will stay with you long after you have seen it. Starring Nana Patekar as the lead scientist, The Vaccine War also features Pallavi Joshi, Girika Oak, Sapthami Gowda, Nivedita Bhattacharya, and others. The film also includes Raima Sen as the malicious journalist who seeks to sabotage the mission.
Due to popular demand, particularly from viewers who missed its theatrical release, The Vaccine War is set to premiere on the OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned that the film’s rights have been acquired by the OTT platform for a staggering Rs. 35 crores. This substantial acquisition reflects the film’s critical and commercial success, as well as the audience’s eagerness to witness this compelling narrative on their home screens. The Vaccine War’s OTT release is anticipated to garner widespread attention and further solidify its position as a significant cinematic achievement.
The Vaccine War marks the third installment in Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s acclaimed “Files” trilogy. Following the success of The Tashkent Files (2019), which shed light on the mysterious death of India’s former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, Agnihotri delivered The Kashmir Files (2022), a poignant portrayal of the persecution faced by Kashmiri Pandits in the early 1990s. Now, with The Vaccine War, Agnihotri tackles the gripping narrative of India’s scientists and their unwavering determination to develop a COVID-19 vaccine amidst a global pandemic.
