The India Story, released on July 24, 2026, brings food safety and corporate greed to the big screen. Directed by Chettan DK and presented by Zee Studios, the courtroom drama stars Shreyas Talpade as a grieving father and Kajal Aggarwal as the lawyer fighting his case against pesticide companies. At 2 hours 10 minutes, the film tries to turn a public health crisis into a personal story. Does its message land, or does the preachiness get in the way? Let’s find out.
What works: A timely message and sincere performances
The India Story tries to do something few mainstream films attempt – put pesticide misuse and food safety on trial, literally and figuratively. It uses a personal tragedy as the entry point to a much larger public health conversation. The premise is heavy but clear.
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