Genelia’s ‘Trial Period’ embraces heartwarming tale of unconventional relationships

The makers of Genelia Deshmukh and Manav Kaul starrer 'Trial Period', on Friday unveiled the trailer of the slice-of-life drama, showcasing an endearing tale of unconventional family bond. Written and directed by Aleya Sen, the film boasts of a stellar cast of Genelia, Manav in the lead, with Shakti Kapoor, Sheeba Chadda, Gajraj Rao and Zidane Braz in significant roles.

The trailer showcases an emotional rollercoaster as it unravels the love and complexities of modern imperfect families.

The film follows the journey of a single mother Ana, played by Genelia, whose world turns upside down when her inquisitive son demands a father on a trial period of 30 days. The innocent coercion leads to the arrival of a disciplined Prajapati Dwivedi from Ujjain, fondly known as PD, played by Manav - who is in complete contradiction to the expectations of the mother and the son.

What follows is an adorable tale of love and friendship, as they navigate through the challenges of an unconventional family dynamic, personality clashes, blossoming into unexpected bonds.

Sharing her thoughts about the film, Genelia said: "I'm at the stage in my career, where I choose a film which is about quality more than just quantity.

'Trial Period' when offered to me by director Aleya Sen and Chrome was about a mother and the various relationships a woman goes through at that phase, it's about a single woman finding her love story which is different from college love stories, and this is exactly what excited me to do the role."

Manav commented, "Trial Period is all things special! So heartfelt in its treatment, the film is an emotional rollercoaster. Moreover, working alongside such incredibly talented actors and the Chrome Pictures team has been a rewarding journey for me. All of us were personally invested in the film, and every character in it will leave you with a different point of view, therein lies the beauty of Aleya Sen's capabilities as a director."

"My mother even penned an emotional note after I completed the film, which was truly overwhelming. As the film prepares to stream exclusively on JioCinema, I'm eagerly looking forward to all the love that's going to come our way in the future," the actor added.

Director Aleya shared, "Trial Period holds a very special place in my heart. As a filmmaker, I like to explore the unconventional dynamics of human relationships. 'Father on Rent' as an idea germinated from the perspective of a no-filter thinking Gen Alpha kid, who makes an unexpected demand, turning his mother's world upside down. The film has a quirky take on the complexities of imperfect families in today's society."

"In addition to the unorthodox pairing of Genelia and Manav, I was excited to work with a great ensemble cast that includes the likes of Gajraj Rao, Shakti Kapoor, Sheeba Chaddha, and last but not the least, Zidane. I am hoping that the film stirs a multitude of emotions among its viewers and changes the narrative of the 'traditional Indian family'," added Aleya.

Produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Presented by Jio Studios, a Chrome Pictures production, produced by Hemant Bhandari, Amit Ravindernath Sharma, and Aleya Sen, it will premiere on July 21, on JioCinema.