Controversial Political Thriller “Match Fixing” to Release on January 17 theatrically
“Match Fixing”, a highly anticipated political thriller directed by Kedaar Gaekwad, has a new release date. The film is now set for a theatrical release on January 17, 2025.
Originally scheduled for November 15, the film’s release was delayed due to legal cases. One of them was a petition was filed in the NIA court by an individual involved in the Malegaon Blast case who raised concerns that the film might influence perceptions of his ongoing trial.
In response, the producers of “Match Fixing” clarified that the film is not related to the Malegaon case at all. The producer clarified that the film draws inspiration from the book “Truth Behind Saffron Terror” authored by retired Colonel Kanwar Khatana, published in the year 2020.
The book, explores a narrative of alleged political conspiracies and cross-border intrigue involving intelligence agencies of India and Pakistan.
“This film isn’t about the Malegaon case. It’s a broader look at a series of attacks in the early 2000s and the potential political dynamics shaping public perception. We respect the judicial process and have taken care to ensure that this film does not interfere with the Malegaon case currently before the court,” said producer of the film, Pallavi Gurjar.
The film’s storyline centers on a series of terror attacks that, according to the narrative, were allegedly orchestrated by political players to frame members of opposition parties.
Director Kedaar Gaekwad commented on the project’s challenges, stating, “Ideating and executing this project has been very challenging for our team. We have approached the subject with both responsibility and sensitivity without taking unnecessary creative liberties.” According to Gaekwad, the film aims to offer a fresh perspective on the narrative around terrorism in India, tracing a series of events that culminated in the tragic and dastardly 26/11 terror attacks, which is one of the bloodiest terror attacks in modern history.
