Patna: While discussions surrounding Bhojpuri cinema and its stars continue to dominate the headlines due to the “Bhojpuri uproar,” raising questions about the industry’s negative image, some producers in the Bhojpuri film industry are attempting to instill hope through meaningful and socially relevant films. In this vein, the trailer for renowned producer Ratnakar Kumar’s upcoming film “Kevat” has become a topic of discussion among audiences as soon as it was released.
The approximately 3-minute-15-second trailer was released on the official platform of Worldwide Records Bhojpuri. Actress Mahi Srivastava particularly captivates audiences with her acting and impressive screen presence. Following the trailer’s release, the film has garnered positive reactions on social media.

An Attempt to Provide a Social Message Along with Entertainment
The film is produced by Ratnakar Kumar under the banner of Worldwide Records Limited. Ananjay Raghuraj has handled the direction, while Rakesh Tripathi has written the story and screenplay.
According to producer Ratnakar Kumar, “Kevat” is not just about entertainment; it also emphasizes an emotional story and a strong social message. The film’s story, acting, and music have been designed to offer something different to the audience. The entire team is excited by the positive response to the trailer.
Director Ananjay Raghuraj also stated that special attention has been paid to connecting the film to the audience’s emotions and social concerns. The film attempts to present relationships, emotions, and social issues in an entertaining way.
A Strong Cast, Including Mahi Srivastava
“Kevat” stars Pawan Pandey, Sandeep Yadav, Ritam Shri, Rajesh Tomar, Yogesh Pandey, Rakesh Tripathi, Aishwarya Sharma, Rishabh Rajput, and Rajan Kanu in lead roles.
The trailer offers glimpses into the film’s story and characters, along with several emotional scenes, which have piqued audience curiosity. Mahi Srivastava’s performance, in particular, is being widely discussed among the audience.
Talking about the technical aspects of the film, the DOP is Venkat Mahesh, the music is by Ajay Singh, and the lyricist is Vijay Chauhan. The songs of the film have been sung by Anup Jalota, Priyanka Singh, Pawan Pandey, Vijay Chauhan, and Raja Hassan.
The production manager is Yogesh Pandey, the assistant directors are Aditya Mishra and Roshan Verma, choreography is by M.K. Gupta, art direction is by Ram Dulare, background music is by Ayan Makwana, editing is by Pritam Nayak, VFX is by Akash Singh, and DI is by Rohit Singh. The film’s PRO is Ranjan Sinha.
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A New Ray of Hope for Bhojpuri Cinema
At a time when negative discussions about Bhojpuri cinema are rife due to its content and cast, films like “Kewat” send a message that Bhojpuri cinema is constantly striving to address social concerns, emotional storytelling, and better content.
The response to the trailer has raised expectations for the film. It will be interesting to see how “Kewat” performs on the big screen and how successful it is in strengthening Bhojpuri cinema’s positive image.
