Section 375 Trailer: Richa Chadha and Akshaye Khanna's Courtroom Drama Raises the Right Questions in the Time of MeToo (Watch Video)

Section 375 is an upcoming flick focusing on the subject of rape laws in the country. Directed by Ajay Bahl, the film is inspired by real-life cases. Starring Akshaye Khanna and Richa Chadda in the lead, this film is about Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code which deals with rape. The makers released the film’s teaser on August 8 and on August 13 the film’s trailer has been released online. Criminal lawyer Tarun Saluja (Akshay) and Public prosecutor Hiral Mehta (Richa), have taken the courtroom drama to the next level. Section 375 Teaser: Richa Chadha and Akshaye Khanna are Lawyers at Loggerheads in the Courtroom Drama Revolving Around a Rape Case (Watch Video).

Section 375 is one such film that deserves all the attention. The lead characters who are at loggerheads, are fighting on a rape case that has rocked the nation. Considering that we live in a time when MeToo has become such an important lesson, films like Section 375 will be crucial in bringing to light such issues. The film is based on real-life incidents and has some intense scenes in the trailer. Akshay Khanna and Richa Chadha look impressive as lawyers.

Watch the trailer of Section 375 below:

The film's teaser was released recently and ever since the film has got everyone intrigued. While the trailer seems quite good we hope the film will make some strong points and follow suit to films such as Shoojit Sircar's Pink which dealt with concepts such as sexual harassment and consent in an impressive manner.  Akshaye Khanna Kicks Off a Film Revolving Around Rape and Consent! Section 375 Will Be Discussed and Debated?

Section 375 that also stars Meera Chopra and Rahul Bhat is produced under the banners of Panorama Studios and T-Series. Director Ajay Bahl told BT, “India has one of the highest conviction rates in the world and stands at number 94 on the Global Rape Index. Further, the lack of gender neutrality in our rape laws also prompted me to make a film on this subject.” Section 375 is all set to release on September 13.

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