India’s Imen Sets Extensive Action Slate, Australia Co-Production ‘Riley’ (Exclusive)

Indian Media Entertainment Network (Imen) has revealed a robust film and series slate that will keep it busy through 2023.First up is action film, Nilesh Sahay’s “Squad,” introducing Rinzing Denzongpa, which was shot extensively in Belarus.

When the six-year-old granddaughter of India’s leading scientist is kidnapped, India sends a crack team led by a man (Denzongpa) who must battle Ptsd and his own demons to save her.Imen had entered into a first look deal with the Zee group in 2018 and “Squad” will bow on the global ZEE5 streaming platform in October during the Diwali holiday frame.

Imen has devised a two-month long marketing plan along with a trailer launch that is designed as a post-pandemic mega event with the who’s who of the Indian film industry attending.“Mad Max: Fury Road” stunt co-ordinator Keir Beck will turn director with Indo-Australian co-production “Riley,” set in the mines of Western Australia.

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