Vishal Bhardwaj, Manoj Bajpayee and Ayushmann Khurrana praised the trailer of Vinod Kapri’s film Pyre. The movie releases in theatres across India on October 30, 2026. Manoj Bajpayee shared the trailer and said, “A must watch for all of you!” The story explores the lives of an elderly couple in Uttarakhand.
The trailer of National Award-winning filmmaker Vinod Kapri’s Pyre has received appreciation from members of the film industry, including filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, actor Manoj Bajpayee and actor Ayushmann Khurrana. The three took to social media to share their reactions to the film, which is scheduled to release in theatres across India on October 30, 2026, in Hindi and Malayalam.
Manoj Bajpayee shared the trailer on X and encouraged his followers to watch the film. Expressing his support for the project, the actor wrote, “A must watch for all of you!”
Vishal Bhardwaj also shared his response through an Instagram Story, expressing his interest in watching the film. He wrote, “Waiting to see this beautiful film.”
Meanwhile, Ayushmann Khurrana praised the trailer on Instagram Stories and extended his best wishes to the team. Sharing the trailer with his followers, he wrote, “Whatta beautiful trailer. My best wishes to the team. #pyre the film."
Directed by Vinod Kapri, Pyre is set in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand’s Himalayas. The film follows an elderly couple whose lives revolve around their shared memories and their wait for their children, who have left their village in search of better opportunities. Through their story, the film explores themes of love, loneliness, ageing and companionship, while also examining the emotional impact of migration on elderly people who remain in their villages.
The lead roles are played by Padam Singh Kapri, 80, and Heera Devi, 70, both residents of Uttarakhand who had no prior acting experience before featuring in the film.
Pyre has already received recognition at international film festivals. The film, produced by Vinod Kapri, Suresh Joshi and Arindra Rai Chaudhuri, has also received appreciation from personalities including Gulzar, Vivek Agnihotri and Siddharth Kak, who have watched it.
The latest responses from Vishal Bhardwaj, Manoj Bajpayee and Ayushmann Khurrana add to the attention surrounding the film ahead of its scheduled theatrical release later this month.