The trailer for Vikramaditya Motwane’s cyber-thriller CTRL was unveiled on Wednesday by Netflix, offering a glimpse into a dark, AI-driven narrative. The film stars Ananya Panday as Nella, a young woman who hands over control of her life to an artificial intelligence platform called CTRL after experiencing a traumatic breakup. The AI takes over Nella’s decisions, but when her ex-boyfriend suddenly goes missing, she realizes that the virtual assistant may be affecting real-world events with dangerous consequences.
The trailer highlights the growing obsession with technology and social media, touching on the risks of relying too heavily on AI for emotional support and control over personal lives. Fans praised the fresh and intriguing premise, with one commenting, “This is all we want. Everything is perfect,” while another added, “Eagerly waiting to watch it… very fresh and full of surprises.”
Ananya shared the trailer and captioned, “CTRL your life. ALT your memories. DEL the baggage. CTRL is out on October 4, only on Netflix. #CTRLOnNetflix @motwayne @nikhildwivedi25 @ananyapanday @vihaansamat @avinashsampath @sumukhisuresh @saffron_bm @andolanofficial @aryaamenon @shiviepandit”
However, some viewers drew parallels to the popular British series Black Mirror, which also explores dystopian themes related to technology. One user even dubbed the film “Black Mirror India.”
CTRL also features Vihaan Samat and is set to release on October 4, 2024, on Netflix. Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, the film is expected to resonate with audiences through its timely exploration of AI, social media, and their potential consequences on personal autonomy.
Ananya Panday was last seen in Call Me Bae. The series launched on the service following a vibrant and bold promotional campaign that perfectly encapsulated its spirit. The campaign launched with lead actor Ananya Panday, as ‘Bae’, making a grand entrance at Mumbai airport, with her ‘larger than life’ baggage. Call Me Bae became one of the most talked-about titles of the year, making ‘bae’ the character a true cultural phenomenon.
