The creative collaboration between Netflix and Yash Raj Films (YRF) marks a significant milestone in the realm of content, and The Railway Men is the first project from this dynamic partnership to stream on Netflix. The partnership aims to push the envelope of clutter-breaking entertainment by taking Indian stories to a global audience and this series will make its way to audiences worldwide on November 18 this year. In the light of fans waiting for the series to drop, the makers have finally unveiled the trailer, giving us a glimpse into the harrowing tragedy that engulfed the central city of Bhopal.
The two minute and forty seconds long trailer begins that fateful night when the tragedy struck the quaint town of Madhya Pradesh. It captures the chaos and drama that ensues in the backdrop and introduces to the characters that will take charge in the light of widespread devastation. Netflix India shared the trailer on their Instagram handle with the caption, “Witness a tale of strength, resilience, and sacrifice of a few people on the night of a massive human tragedy.”
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The four-episode series is directed by debutant director Shiv Rawail, who is one of YRF’s homegrown talents. Set against the backdrop of the Bhopal Gas Leak, the world’s worst industrial disaster, and inspired by true stories, The Railway Men is a thrilling account of courage and a salute to humanity and bravery. It offers a poignant narrative of the unsung heroes – the railway employees of India, who went beyond their call of duty, trying to save the lives of hundreds of innocent citizens trapped in a helpless city.
With a remarkable ensemble of actors comprising Babil Khan, Kay Kay Menon, R. Madhavan, Divyenndu Sharma, Juhi Chawla, Sunny Hinduja, Raghubir Yadav, Mandira Bedi among others, ‘The Railway Men’ will instil in you the belief that even in the darkest of days, courage can be found in the least expected corner. The Railway Men arrives on Netflix on November 18 this year. The series is written by Aayush Gupta.
