Neeraj Pandey took three years to research on Aiyaary

Neeraj Pandey who is all set for his upcoming flick titled Aiyaary, took three long years to do extensive research on the film. The helmer of celebratory films like A Wednesday, Baby, Special 26 and M.S Dhoni: An Untold Story to name a few, Neeraj Pandey is back with Aiyaary, first espionage thriller of 2018.

Neeraj Pandey went through an intense research to find the perfect storyline for the film which took him three years to flag off the film. Since Aiyaary is set against army backdrop, Neeraj Pandey underwent rigorous research to understand army operations.

Neeraj Pandey had to understand on border operations of various places as the film has been shot at three different locations. The filmmaker who believes in giving attention to intricate details made sure of spending enough time to make a perfect espionage thriller.

Aiyaary showcases the loyal and obedient officer Major Jai Bakshi aka Sidharth Malhotra who idolizes his mentor Colonel Abhay Singh aka Manoj Bajpayee. The interesting turn of events leaves the audience intrigued as to what lead to the two pitted against each other.

Neeraj Pandey's Aiyaary trailer has garnered immense love and appreciation from across the quarters. Aiyaary stars an ensemble cast of Sidharth Malhotra, Manoj Bajpayee, Pooja Chopra, Rakulpreet, Anupam Kher and Naseeruddin Shah. Plan C, Friday Filmworks and Jayantilal Gada (Pen) present 'Aiyaary' A Neeraj Pandey Film. Produced by Shital Bhatia, Dhaval Jayantilal Gada, Motion Picture Capital is slated to release on 9th February, 2018.

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