<p>There is a distinctive charm to an Aanand L Rai film, and with Nayyi Navelli, Rai backs yet another unconventional story with a difference, this time bringing a bigger canvas, larger-than-life characters and an extra dose of entertainment to the big screen. The highly anticipated film from Amazon MGM Studios and Colour Yellow brings together family, fantasy, action, humour and plenty of masala, promising an unabashed big-screen family entertainer designed for audiences to experience together. Set against the backdrop of a madcap family and an extraordinary turn of events, this Yami Gautam starrer blends the warmth of family dynamics with fantasy, mystery, action and unexpected twists, creating a larger-than-life theatrical experience for audiences across age groups.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking about the strong female characters in Nayyi Navelli and the real-life influences that shaped them, Aanand L Rai shared, “Many of the characters we have created are inspired by the people we have seen around us. If I speak about my mother, my wife, or Himanshu’s mother, we have all grown up seeing strong women within our families. These are the personalities who have held us together, given us strength, and shaped who we are. That influence has always stayed with us, and it is reflected in this film as well.”</p><p><br>He further added, “I was telling Yami that, ‘You’re such a good student and such a fighter, I feel like there’s so much I can learn from you.’ So, these are not characters that we have simply created from our imagination. They are inspired by the women we see around us, the women whose strength and individuality we experience every day. This film is, in many ways, a thank you to all the women around us.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Headlined by Yami Gautam Dhar in a never-before-seen avatar, Nayyi Navelli brings to life India’s very own fantasy family-entertainer, packed with masti, mystery, action and all-out masala entertainment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Arriving in cinemas across India on 16th October, ahead of Dussehra, the film is geared up to bring fun, fantasy and spectacle to the festive season, offering audiences a quintessential family outing at the movies.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Directed by Balaji Mohan and written by Himanshu Sharma and Divy Nidhi Sharma, the film also stars Addinath M Kothare, Anurag Thakur, Sunita Rajwar, Mita Vasisth, Aaditya Kulshreshth, Susmita Mukherjee, Prateek Pachori, Akshat Singh, Babita Pandey, Ajay Pal and Neeraj Singh in pivotal roles. Produced by Aanand L. Rai and Himanshu Sharma, the film features music by GV Prakash Kumar.</p>

Ahead of the release of Nayyi Navelli, producer Aanand L Rai has opened up about the real-life women who served as inspiration for the film. Rai also called leading lady Yami Gautam a ‘good student and fighter’. 

There is a distinctive charm to an Aanand L Rai film, and with Nayyi Navelli, Rai backs yet another unconventional story with a difference, this time bringing a bigger canvas, larger-than-life characters and an extra dose of entertainment to the big screen. The highly anticipated film from Amazon MGM Studios and Colour Yellow brings together family, fantasy, action, humour and plenty of masala, promising an unabashed big-screen family entertainer designed for audiences to experience together. Set against the backdrop of a madcap family and an extraordinary turn of events, this Yami Gautam starrer blends the warmth of family dynamics with fantasy, mystery, action and unexpected twists, creating a larger-than-life theatrical experience for audiences across age groups. Speaking about the strong female characters in Nayyi Navelli and the real-life influences that shaped them, Aanand L Rai shared, “Many of the characters we have created are inspired by the people we have seen around us. If I speak about my mother, my wife, or Himanshu’s mother, we have all grown up seeing strong women within our families. These are the personalities who have held us together, given us strength, and shaped who we are. That influence has always stayed with us, and it is reflected in this film as well.” He further added, “I was telling Yami that, ‘You’re such a good student and such a fighter, I feel like there’s so much I can learn from you.’ So, these are not characters that we have simply created from our imagination. They are inspired by the women we see around us, the women whose strength and individuality we experience every day. This film is, in many ways, a thank you to all the women around us.” Headlined by Yami Gautam Dhar in a never-before-seen avatar, Nayyi Navelli brings to life India’s very own fantasy family-entertainer, packed with masti, mystery, action and all-out masala entertainment. Arriving in cinemas across India on 16th October, ahead of Dussehra, the film is geared up to bring fun, fantasy and spectacle to the festive season, offering audiences a quintessential family outing at the movies. Directed by Balaji Mohan and written by Himanshu Sharma and Divy Nidhi Sharma, the film also stars Addinath M Kothare, Anurag Thakur, Sunita Rajwar, Mita Vasisth, Aaditya Kulshreshth, Susmita Mukherjee, Prateek Pachori, Akshat Singh, Babita Pandey, Ajay Pal and Neeraj Singh in pivotal roles. Produced by Aanand L. Rai and Himanshu Sharma, the film features music by GV Prakash Kumar.

<p>Ahead of the release of Nayyi Navelli, producer Aanand L Rai has opened up about the real-life women who served as inspiration for the film. Rai also called leading lady Yami Gautam a ‘good student and fighter’.&nbsp;</p>

Aanand L Rai praises Yami Gautam ahead of Nayyi Navelli: 'Felt like there was so much I could learn from her'

<p>Yami Gautam is all set to step into a spooky new avatar in her upcoming project, Nayyi Navelli. On Thursday afternoon, the makers surprised fans by releasing the film's teaser and offering a glimpse into a quirky world of mystery, chills, and humour. But what has truly grabbed attention is Gautam's unexpected transformation into a witch.</p><h2>Nayyi Navelli teaser out</h2><p>On September 10 (Thursday), makers of <i>Nayyi Navelli </i>released the 1-minute 31-second teaser of the film, which begins in an ordinary, chaotic middle-class household in Meerut. The scene then introduces Bantu, played by Anurag Thakur, who abruptly accuses the picture-perfect new bride, Mohini, played by Yami Gautam, of being a witch. He further declares, "<i>Bhabhi daayan hai!</i>" (Sister-in-law is a witch)</p>

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<p>The teaser lets viewers meet Yami Gautam's character, Mohini. Rather than denying it, Mohini lights up the screen with a spooky and mischievous presence and effortlessly delivers her dialogue, "<i>Bas daayan!? Do daayan, teen pishaach aur chaar bhooth toh main breakfast mein hi kha jaati hoon."</i> (Just a witch? Two witches, three demons, and four ghosts, I finish them off at breakfast itself)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The fantasy family entertainer also promises the madness of <i>Tanu Weds Manu</i> and collides with the mysteries of <i>Tumbbad</i>. While sharing the teaser on her social media, Yami Gautam wrote, <i>“Deviyon aur sajanon, Mohini ki taraf se a little request...”</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/yami-gautam-clarifies-like-on-post-targeting-kriti-sanon-s-best-actress-win-it-may-have-been-clicked-accidentally-1772764371313"><strong>Yami Gautam clarifies ‘like’ on post targeting Kriti Sanon’s best actress win</strong></a></p><h2>Fans' reaction</h2><p>The moment the teaser went live on social media, fans couldn't stop gushing and cheering for Yami Gautam. As the actress reshared the teaser on her Instagram account, one user commented, "Looks like a Winner." Another wrote, "Bhaukaal."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/happy-birthday-yami-gautam-article-370-chor-nikal-ke-bhaga-bala-watch-these-7-movies-of-the-actress-on-netflix-amazon-prime-zee5-and-more-1764220469321"><strong>Happy Birthday Yami Gautam: Watch these 7 movies of the actress on OTT platforms</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One Instagram user wrote, "Beautiful bhootni." Another commented, "Bollywood, including Indian Hindu folklore, is my type of cinema." One user also wrote, "Looks like a Winner."</p><h2>About Nayyi Navelli</h2><p><i>Nayyi Navelli </i>is an upcoming Indian family entertainer and horror-comedy film, slated for a theatrical release on October 16. Directed by Balaji Mohan, the film stars Yami Gautam Dhar as Mohini, a newly married bride. The film is written by Himanshu Sharma and Divy Nidhi Sharma, with music by GV Prakash Kumar.</p>

The teaser for Nayyi Navelli is out. The newly released 1-minute-31-second clip introduces Yami Gautam as a picture-perfect daughter-in-law but also as a witch, Mohini. Her intriguing avatar sends chills through the fans.

Yami Gautam is all set to step into a spooky new avatar in her upcoming project, Nayyi Navelli. On Thursday afternoon, the makers surprised fans by releasing the film's teaser and offering a glimpse into a quirky world of mystery, chills, and humour. But what has truly grabbed attention is Gautam's unexpected transformation into a witch. Nayyi Navelli teaser out On September 10 (Thursday), makers of Nayyi Navelli released the 1-minute 31-second teaser of the film, which begins in an ordinary, chaotic middle-class household in Meerut. The scene then introduces Bantu, played by Anurag Thakur, who abruptly accuses the picture-perfect new bride, Mohini, played by Yami Gautam, of being a witch. He further declares, "Bhabhi daayan hai!" (Sister-in-law is a witch)

<p>The teaser for Nayyi Navelli is out. The newly released 1-minute-31-second clip introduces Yami Gautam as a picture-perfect daughter-in-law but also as a witch, Mohini. Her intriguing avatar sends chills through the fans.</p>

Nayyi Navelli teaser: Yami Gautam's 'witchy' avatar Mohini gives fans the chills

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Nayyi Navelli teaser: Yami Gautam's 'witchy' avatar Mohini gives fans the chills