Amazon Prime Video today announced the release date of its upcoming Amazon Original Movie Jalsa. The streaming service also unveiled the intense first look of the lead actors — Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah. The movie is directed by Suresh Triveni and is jointly produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar of T-Series, Vikram Malhotra and Shikhaa Sharma of Abundantia Entertainment and Suresh Triveni. The film will have a global premiere on the streaming service on March 18.

Manish Menghani, Head, Content Licensing, Amazon Prime Video, said, “When selecting stories, we look for authenticity and freshness. Stories that are nuanced and beyond conventional storytelling are finding viewership worldwide. In a fine blend of drama and thrill, Jalsa offers a truly differentiated story, made better by performances from a brilliant cast. The film marks another milestone in our long-running, successful collaboration with Abundantia Entertainment after titles like Shakuntala Devi, Sherni, Chhorii and more. We are delighted to play home to another one of Vidya’s stellar performances, that audiences are sure to love.”

Vikram Malhotra, Founder and CEO of Abundantia Entertainment said, “Impactful storytelling blended with engaging entertainment is at the core of what we do. Featuring two of the finest actors of our times, Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah, Suresh has woven Jalsa into a brilliant narrative of complex emotions, well-etched characters and a gripping pace. I am also excited to extend our successful partnership with Prime Video after Shakuntala Devi, Sherni and Chhorii and look forward to the global premiere of Jalsa across 240 countries and territories across the world.”

The film is touted to be an engaging and captivating tale of conflict, as shown through the life of a top-line journalist and her cook. The movie promises spellbinding performances and a nerve-wracking storyline that will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you intrigued.