At the “Next on Netflix India” event in the first half of 2024, Netflix revealed a new slate of web-series and films. Among the highlights was the first look poster of “IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack,” featuring renowned actors such as Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Vijay Varma, Arvind Swamy, Dia Mirza, and others. Based on the real-life hijacking of an Indian Airlines flight in 1999, this six-episode series directed by Anubhav Sinha will premiere on August 29, 2024. The series promises a gripping portrayal of the seven-day ordeal faced by the passengers and crew.
5 Major Key Points
- Event Announcement: Netflix India announced its upcoming slate of web-series and films for 2024 at the “Next on Netflix India” event.
- IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack: A high-profile web-series based on the true story of the 1999 hijacking of an Indian Airlines flight, featuring an ensemble cast including Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, and Vijay Varma.
- Star-Studded Cast: The series boasts a stellar cast with industry stalwarts like Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Arvind Swamy, Dia Mirza, and Anupam Tripathi.
- Directorial Debut: Anubhav Sinha makes his streaming directorial debut with this series, which is created and written by Sinha and Trishant Srivastava.
- Release Date: The series is set to launch on Netflix on August 29, 2024, offering a tense, six-episode retelling of the hijacking and the subsequent rescue efforts.
