Yami Gautam’s Craziest Role? Hattrick Success Loading?

Yami Gautam in Nayyi Navelli

Yami Gautam is stepping into a rather unusual space with Nayyi Navelli, and the teaser suggests that the actress is ready to have some fun with the fantasy horror genre. The teaser introduces an otherwise ordinary family setting that quickly turns bizarre when the brother-in-law accuses his bhabhi of being a ‘Daayan’.

That accusation brings out a completely different side of Yami. Instead of looking frightened or defensive, her character calmly responds by saying that she isn’t just some ordinary entity because she eats 2 Daayan, 2 Pishaach, and 4 Bhoots for breakfast. The line immediately establishes her character as someone who is clearly not your typical horror comedy heroine.

The teaser does not reveal too much about the story, but it does give a clear idea of the film’s tone. There is a mix of family drama, fantasy, horror and comedy, with Yami Gautam appearing to be the centre of the madness. The unusual premise gives Nayyi Navelli a distinct flavour.

Directed by Balaji Mohan and written by Himanshu Sharma and Divy Nidhi Sharma, the film is produced by Aanand L Rai and Sharma. It marks the production house’s first collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios, with GV Prakash Kumar composing the music.

Yami Gautam is fast emerging as a credible female force at the box office. Article 370 was a hit, while Haq also gave a lot of credibility to her as an actress. So, will Nayyi Navelli help her score a hattrick? That will be seen on October 16, when the film will be released.