Jitendra Kumar and Shriya Pilgaonkar’s social satire Dry Day to release on this date

Jitendra Kumar and Shriya Pilagaonkar’s Dry Day has a release date. The film will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on December 22.

The social satire has been directed by Saurabh Shukla and produced by Emmay Entertainment. It also stars Annu Kapoor.

As per the press release, Dry Day is a comedy-drama that unfolds in the heartland of the country where the protagonist, Gannu (Kumar), a small-time goon, embarks on a journey against the system.

“Amidst the emotional quest to earn the trust and love of his dear ones, Gannu not only confronts the external challenges but also struggles with his own insecurities and issue of alcoholism,” the synopsis read.

“Set in a small town in India, this coming-of-age tale, revolving around a flawed hero, intricately weaves a socially relevant and thought-provoking narrative through a compelling storyline. The film is a blend of a rich tapestry of flavours and quirky nuances," said Aparna Purohit, head of India Originals, Prime Video,  said in a statement.

Nikkhil Advani, who serves as a producer on Dry Day, said the movie marks the beginning of an exciting journey in the space of Hindi original movies for their banner with Prime Video.

“Dry Day gives an important and relevant message about alcoholism and I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to craft this film,” he added.

The film will be released on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories in Hindi along with dubs in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.