National: Riteish Deshmukh’s PILL premieres on JioCinema Premium on July 12th. The series delves into the pharmaceutical industry, aiming to showcase its impact on our well-being.Produced by RSVP Movies and created by Raj Kumar Gupta, PILL features actor Pavan Malhotra in a key role.
PILL follows Prakash Chauhan, played by Riteish Deshmukh, navigating corruption in the Indian pharmaceutical industry. The series explores the journey of a pill to consumers through various characters, including pharma magnates, unethical doctors, and whistleblowers. Tension rises as Prakash confronts the deceitful Pharma CEO, played by Pavan Malhotra, in his quest for truth against profit-driven interests. The show prompts viewers to stay vigilant in a world where health is influenced by powerful forces.
Talking about 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, also 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.”
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