Is Mohini a bahu or daayan? Yami Gautam’s ‘Nayyi Navelli’ trailer has a spooky secret
Yami Gautam stars as Mohini in Nayyi Navelli. Watch the trailer for this mystery-packed drama set in Meerut.
Yami Gautam is set to transform from a National Award-winning actress into a character shrouded in mystery. The trailer for her upcoming film, Nayyi Navelli, has finally been unveiled by Amazon MGM Studios and Colour Yellow, leaving audiences questioning whether her character is a simple bride or something far more sinister.
A Meerut Mystery Unfolds
Directed by Balaji Mohan, the film is set against the backdrop of Meerut. The story revolves around the arrival of a newly married woman into the Awasthi household. While the premise initially suggests a traditional tale of a bride settling into her new home, the trailer hints at a much darker narrative. As Mohini enters the family, a series of unexpected and unsettling events begin to unfold, casting doubt on her true intentions and character.
The teaser offers a whirlwind of emotions, blending family drama, humour, mystery, and intense action. Audiences will see a transformed Yami Gautam, stepping away from her recent acclaimed roles to embrace a persona that defies easy categorization.
Exploring the Duality of Mohini
Speaking about her role, Yami Gautam expressed her excitement about the complexity of the character. According to the actress, Mohini is a character designed to subvert expectations.
“What drew me to Mohini is that she is never quite what you expect. There’s a warmth and familiarity to her, but also a mystery that slowly reveals itself. Nayyi Navelli gave me the opportunity to explore a character that moves seamlessly between family, humour, emotion, fantasy and action, while still staying rooted at heart.”
A Star-Studded Ensemble
The film features a strong supporting cast, including:
- Addinath M Kothare
- Anurag Thakur
- Sunita Rajwar
- Mita Vasisth
- Aaditya Kulshreshth
- Susmita Mukherjee
- Prateek Pachori
The film is produced by Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma, with a screenplay written by Himanshu Sharma and Divy Nidhi Sharma. The musical score is composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar.
Release Date and Context
Coming off the massive success of Article 370, for which she won her first National Award for Best Actress, Yami Gautam returns to the big screen in a highly anticipated project. Nayyi Navelli is scheduled to hit cinemas across India on October 16, 2026, timed perfectly for the Dussehra festive season.