JioCinema Premium has unveiled the gripping trailer for its upcoming human drama series, “PILL,” set to premiere on July 12.
The series, starring Riteish Deshmukh, aims to expose the dark underbelly of the pharmaceutical industry. Produced by Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP Movies and created by Raj Kumar Gupta, ‘PILL’ also features actor Pavan Malhotra in a pivotal role.
The trailer introduces Prakash Chauhan, played by Riteish Deshmukh, who delves into the deep-seated corruption within the Indian pharmaceutical world.
The series explores the journey of a pill from its creation to its impact on individuals, highlighting the roles of pharma industrialists, corrupt doctors, medical representatives, compromised drug regulators, politicians, journalists, and whistleblowers. As Prakash takes on the manipulative CEO of a pharma company, portrayed by Pavan Malhotra, he uncovers the powerful nexus that prioritizes profits over patient well-being.
Commenting on his debut series, Riteish Deshmukh said, “It’s exciting to venture into the world of digital streaming. When you’re entrusted with a compelling story like ‘PILL,’ there’s a huge responsibility to do justice to it. It’s intriguing to learn about the complexities behind something as seemingly simple as a pill that impacts our daily lives and well-being. Being a part of this journey has been incredibly enlightening. Working alongside visionaries like Raj Kumar Gupta and Ronnie Screwvala, who have poured their hearts into this project, is a true honour. Prakash Chauhan is a character of both simplicity and strength, and I am confident that his fight against the corrupt pharma players will resonate with the audience.”
Ronnie Screwvala shared, “We’ve worked hard to bring an original and thought-provoking concept and story like ‘PILL’ that explores untold landscapes and asks crucial questions. With ‘PILL,’ we aim to entertain as well as increase awareness amongst people. Riteish brings his unparalleled acting prowess to the series, making his digital debut even more exciting. And as always, it is a pleasure working with Raj who has helmed this one with his thrilling expertise. Lastly, the show’s release on JioCinema allows us the widest audience reach and together we look forward to bringing this powerful series to screens far and wide.”
Raj Kumar Gupta commented, “Celluloid has always been my medium of expression as I’ve made films across genres to bring different stories to my audiences. And now, I am looking forward to experimenting with the long format on OTT. A story like ‘PILL’ needed to be told through a longer format and I am glad to be collaborating with JioCinema to tell this story. It has been a great experience working with Riteish, Ronnie, and the entire team on this one. We all are looking forward to bringing this story to audiences.”
‘PILL’ promises an earnest fight against the corrupt pharmaceutical industry, premiering exclusively on JioCinema Premium on July 12. Watch the trailer now on JioCinema’s platform and get ready for a thrilling exploration of the hidden facets of the pharma world.