Abhishek Banerjee’s ‘Stolen’ Brings Grit, Grief, and Global Acclaim to Prime Video

A child abducted in the dead of night. Two brothers thrust into a brutal search across India’s unforgiving hinterlands. And a haunting question: what happens when justice feels out of reach? That’s the chilling premise of Stolen, an upcoming crime thriller film set to premiere on Prime Video on June 4, starring Abhishek Banerjee and Shubham Vardhan as brothers on a desperate mission to find a missing baby. The just-released Stolen trailer has already ignited buzz across social media, offering a gripping glimpse into a story of loss, danger, and unflinching truths.

The Stolen trailer opens with a scene as heartbreaking as it is haunting: a woman named Jhumpa, played by Mia Maelzer, wakes up at a desolate railway station to find her baby stolen. Her cries pierce the silence as Gautam (Abhishek Banerjee) and Raman (Vardhan) join forces with her, embarking on a perilous journey fraught with secrets and deep-rooted mistrust. As they venture deeper into rural India, hostile villagers, hidden motives, and personal trauma collide.

Global Praise, Indian Roots

Backed by an impressive roster of Indian cinema heavyweights—Anurag Kashyap, Kiran Rao, Nikkhil Advani, and Vikramaditya Motwane—Stolen marks the directorial debut of Karan Tejpal, who co-wrote the script with Swapnil Salkar-Agadbumb and Gaurav Dhingra. It’s a testament to how far Indian independent cinema has come, blending world-class storytelling with grounded, socially conscious narratives.

“Stolen is India’s answer to raw, genre-driven filmmaking,” said Abhishek Banerjee, known for his powerful performances in Paatal Lok and Stree. “I’m thrilled for audiences across the globe to experience this gripping thriller when it premieres on Prime Video.”

Festival Favourite Turned Streaming Sensation

Before its streaming debut, Stolen made waves on the international film circuit, earning a standing ovation at the 2023 Venice Film Festival and collecting major accolades along the way. These include Best Director, Best Cinematography, and Best Actress at the Beijing International Film Festival, as well as Best Film and Best Director at Japan’s Skip City International D-Cinema Festival. It also received a Special Mention at the Zurich Film Festival and had high-profile screenings at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival and the International Film Festival of Kerala.

 

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Director Karan Tejpal described the film as a “raw and honest story about two starkly different worlds that collide in unexpected ways,” and critics have praised its taut pacing, striking visuals, and emotional core.

With its emotional intensity and international pedigree, Stolen promises to be one of the most talked-about Indian films of 2025—a must-watch for fans of suspense, substance, and cinema that leaves a mark.

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