Manchester-set crime drama Apnas is coming to UK cinemas next month, with a release date of Friday 20 March. The highly-anticipated release comes hot of the heels of the film’s first trailer surpassing 1.5 million views online.
Apnas features an ensemble cast including Nitin Ganatra, best known as EastEnders’ Masood Ahmed and Mollie Winnard, who has previously starred in Coronation Street and Happy Valley.
Haiesha Mistry, who played Yasmine Maalik in Hollyoaks, also stars.
Apnas is described as “a contemporary story rooted in British Pakistani life, delving into family loyalty, personal ambition and moral responsibility”.
The film centres on two Pakistani cousins, “whose lives become increasingly entangled with the criminal underworld, placing them in situations where survival, ethics and obligation are constantly in conflict”.
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The synopsis continues: “As the story unfolds, Apnas presents a nuanced exploration of organised crime set against the backdrop of Manchester, amidst family expectations and social pressures.
“Balancing suspense with emotional depth, the film delivers a grounded narrative shaped by realism and character-driven storytelling.”
Directing are actor-turned writer and director Ashley Chin and Darren RL Gordon, who has worked as an agent and acting coach.
The film’s soundtrack includes music by star Asim Ashraf (who also stars) under the moniker Ceazaa, as well as UK artists Wiley and Sneakbo.
Apnas is the debut feature film from AFA Productions, which built a following online through YouTube channel, Apnas TV, which now has over 460,000 subscribers.
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AFA Productions’ CEO Fiaz Ashraf said in a statement: “Apnas represents a hugely important step for us as a production company. After years of building an audience online, bringing this story to the big screen has always been the ambition.
“There has been a real sense of anticipation around this film, and we’re excited for audiences to finally experience a powerful, character-driven story about family, loyalty and the choices that define us.”
Apnas is released in UK cinemas on Friday 20 March.
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