Bobby Deol’s Bandar Gets OTT Release on ZEE5

Bobby Deol and Anurag Kashyap's Bandar has officially moved from cinemas to streaming, giving audiences a chance to watch the crime drama from home.

The film began streaming on ZEE5 on August 28, 2026, following its theatrical release on June 5.

From Theatres to OTT

Bandar arrived in cinemas earlier this year with Bobby Deol in the lead role.

The film attracted attention for its darker subject matter and its exploration of accusation, public judgement and the consequences of being treated as guilty before a legal process has reached its conclusion.

Its move to streaming now makes the film accessible to a much wider audience beyond its theatrical run.

Bobby Deol in a Different Role

Bobby Deol plays Samar Mehra, a fading television actor whose life changes dramatically after an accusation from a woman from his past.

The character takes the actor into a much more vulnerable and psychologically demanding space than many of his recent mainstream roles.

The film follows Samar as he deals with arrest, public scrutiny and the pressure created by an accusation that changes how people around him see him.

Anurag Kashyap’s Crime Drama

Directed by Anurag Kashyap, Bandar takes a serious approach to its central conflict.

Rather than presenting the story simply as a conventional crime thriller, the film examines how accusations can affect relationships, reputation and public perception.

The story also explores the tension between social judgement and the formal legal process.

Strong Supporting Cast

The film also stars Sanya Malhotra, Sapna Pabbi and Saba Azad in important roles.

Sanya Malhotra plays Samar's sister Suhaani, while Sapna Pabbi appears as Gayatri and Saba Azad plays Khushi.

The supporting cast also includes Indrajith Sukumaran and several other actors.

A Story About Accusation and Public Judgement

At the centre of Bandar is a difficult question: what happens when an accusation becomes a punishment before the truth has been established?

The film follows the consequences of that situation through Samar's experiences.

Media attention, public opinion and social judgement become increasingly important as his personal and professional life begins to fall apart.

Why the OTT Release Matters

The theatrical release of Bandar generated discussion because of the uncomfortable subjects explored by the film.

Its OTT arrival gives viewers who missed the cinema release another opportunity to experience the story and form their own opinion.

The streaming format may also allow audiences to engage more closely with the film's quieter and more dialogue-driven moments.

Bobby Deol’s Performance Gets Another Audience

For Bobby Deol, Bandar represents another significant performance in a period where the actor has been taking on darker and more demanding characters.

The role requires him to portray a man dealing with fear, isolation and the collapse of his public image.

That makes the film different from the larger action-oriented roles that have recently brought him renewed mainstream attention.

The Film’s OTT Journey

Bandar was released theatrically on June 5, 2026 and subsequently arrived on ZEE5 on August 28.

The relatively short gap between its theatrical and streaming releases means audiences can now revisit the film while its themes are still fresh in public discussion.

Now Streaming

With its OTT release, Bandar has entered its next phase.

The film's central themes of accusation, justice, reputation and public perception are likely to generate further discussion as more viewers discover it.

For Bobby Deol, the streaming release also gives another opportunity for his performance to reach audiences who may not have watched the film in theatres.

Bandar is now available to stream on ZEE5, bringing Bobby Deol and Anurag Kashyap's controversial crime drama to a wider audience.