Ananya Panday has revealed her upcoming project, a collaboration with Vikramaditya Motwane. CTRL is a groundbreaking thriller that challenges conventional storytelling and prompts a reevaluation of our reliance on technology. Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and produced by Saffron and Andolan Films, CTRL will premiere on Netflix on October 4.

CTRL stars Ananya Panday as Nella Awasthi and Vihaan Samat as Joe Mascarenhas, a romantic couple who create popular content together. The thriller explores what happens when they break up in a world where data reigns supreme. It raises questions about how much of your life you're willing to share and whether you gradually lose control in the process.

Ananya Panday expresses her excitement about working with Vikramaditya Motwane and Nikhil Dwivedi, stating, “CTRL is engaging and impactful, making you question if you're truly in control of your life. Given the rapid advancement of technology and our growing dependence on it, this film is relevant to everyone. Netflix is the perfect platform for such a compelling narrative.”

Director Vikramaditya Motwane, known for his distinctive storytelling style, comments, “In an era where screen time has become synonymous with screen life, CTRL questions whether we are truly in control of our digital extensions or if we're being controlled by them. For such a contemporary concept, we needed a cast that embodies this lifestyle and a platform like Netflix that is equally relevant.”

Producer Nikhil Dwivedi adds, “Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, CTRL presents a thought-provoking narrative in a unique format, evident in every frame of the film. The cast and crew were deeply invested in bringing this world to life. We’re excited to collaborate with Netflix and share this film’s universally relevant themes with a broad audience.”

Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Director of Original Films at Netflix India, remarks, “CTRL embodies our commitment to delivering genre-bending stories that both thrill and entertain. Vikramaditya Motwane has masterfully created a new-age thriller that is both shocking and captivating. Ananya Panday’s genuine performance heightens the drama. We eagerly anticipate the audience’s reaction to this riveting experience.”