“Agra” Trailer Drops: A Bold, Unfiltered Look at Desire, Repression & Family Chaos in Modern India

The trailer for Kanu Behl’s much-anticipated film “Agra” has finally arrived — and it’s nothing short of a gut punch. Set in the dusty lanes and cramped homes of India’s heartland, the film rips open the silent wounds of sexual repression, masculinity, and family dysfunction that often simmer beneath the surface of middle-class Indian life.

Slated for a theatrical release on November 14, 2025, Agra is already being hailed as one of the year’s most fearless films.

A Story of Suffocation and Desire

At its core, Agra tells the story of Guru, a young call-center employee (played by debutant Mohit Agarwal) who lives with his parents in a cramped home where privacy is a myth. Between the suffocating walls and mounting family tensions, Guru’s sexual frustration and emotional loneliness begin to blur into disturbing territory — from obsession and fantasy to self-harm. His dream is heartbreakingly simple: to marry his girlfriend Mala (Ruhani Sharma) and build a small room for them on the terrace — a space of freedom and intimacy. But in the Behl universe, even a dream as innocent as love turns into a battlefield of suppressed desires and unspoken rage. Through Guru’s story, Behl dissects India’s patriarchal culture and the crushing weight it places on men — often turning them into products of the very toxicity they’re trapped within.

A Powerful Cast that Brings the Pain to Life

Director Kanu Behl, who first shocked audiences with Titli, returns with another intense social drama. Alongside Mohit Agarwal and Ruhani Sharma, the film stars:

• Priyanka Bose as Priti — a bold, self-assured widow living with disability,

• Rahul Roy as Guru’s father, representing the emotionally decayed patriarch,

• Vibha Chibber as his mother,

• Sonal Jha as his father’s second wife, and

• Aanchal Goswami as his cousin — completing this chaotic family portrait.

The screenplay, co-written by Kanu Behl and Atika Chohan, captures a raw, unvarnished slice of Indian life rarely seen on screen.

The film is an Indo-French co-production supported by Saregama India Ltd, UFO Production, and O28 Films — blending artistic courage with international craft.

From Cannes to India — A Festival Darling

Before its Indian release, Agra already created waves globally. The film premiered in the Directors’ Fortnight at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, earning a five-minute standing ovation. It went on to bag the Best Indie Film award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and the Special Jury Prize at Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.

With such recognition, Agra isn’t just another indie release — it’s a cultural mirror held up to the quiet chaos of India’s urban homes.

Why “Agra” Matters

Agra doesn’t shy away from discomfort. It challenges viewers to confront questions we often avoid — about intimacy, repression, and the consequences of silence. In doing so, it continues Kanu Behl’s journey of fearless storytelling, pushing Indian cinema toward deeper, darker truths. This is not your feel-good weekend watch. It’s the kind of film that makes you squirm, think, and perhaps see yourself or someone you know in its raw reflections.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Kanu Behl’s “Agra” about?

Agra explores themes of sexual frustration, masculinity, and family dysfunction through the story of Guru, a young man struggling for space — both emotional and physical — in his crowded home.

2. Who stars in “Agra”?

The cast includes Mohit Agarwal, Ruhani Sharma, Priyanka Bose, Rahul Roy, Vibha Chibber, Sonal Jha, and Aanchal Goswami.

3. When is “Agra” releasing in India?

The film will have its theatrical release on November 14, 2025 across India.

4. Has “Agra” won any awards?

Yes, Agra received a five-minute standing ovation at Cannes 2023, won Best Indie Film at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, and earned a Special Jury Prize at Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.

5. Why is “Agra” being called a bold film?

Because it directly tackles taboo topics like sexual repression, male loneliness, and patriarchy without glossing over their psychological and emotional consequences.