ZEE5 announces original film ‘Chhatriwali’

ZEE5 announced its upcoming original film, Chhatriwali, on World AIDS Day (December 1). Slated to go live on the platform early next year, the direct-to-digital movie is produced by Ronnie Screwvala and directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar. Starring Rakul Preet Singh and Sumeet Vyas in the lead roles, Chhatriwali aims to drive home a strong social message on the importance of male contraceptives and safe sex. A slice of life film set in Haryana, Rakul Preet Singh plays a quality control head in a condom factory. Without being too preachy, the film sets the tone and delivers the message with humour and sensitivity, while ensuring that the narrative is entertaining.

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Though she is shy and embarrassed about her job initially, she soon realises the importance of safe sex and then takes it upon herself to de-stigmatise the conversation around sex education. Rakul said, “Chhatriwali is extra special for many reasons. After so many years in the industry, I am finally getting to headline a film and what better than an entertaining film with a thought-provoking social message. This World AIDS Day, I join the fight against HIV by raising awareness on the importance of safe sex and the use of male contraceptives via my upcoming film Chhatriwali.”