Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ much-awaited action drama The Bluff has finally premiered digitally, skipping a theatrical release. The film debuted globally on Wednesday on Amazon Prime Video, with its India release dropping at 1:30 pm, an unusual departure from the traditional midnight launch window.
To expand its reach among Indian audiences, the movie has been released in Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and English.
The Bluff Story: A Pirate’s Past Returns to Haunt Her
Set in the late 19th-century Caribbean, The Bluff follows Ercell “Bloody Mary” Bodden, a former pirate who has abandoned her violent past to live a peaceful life with her husband and son in the Cayman Islands.
Her quiet life shatters when her old enemy Captain Connor resurfaces, seeking revenge. As her family becomes a target, Ercell is forced to return to the dangerous world she once left behind.
The film blends intense action with emotional drama, highlighting a mother’s struggle to protect her family while confronting her dark past.
Star-Studded Cast and Production Details
Priyanka Chopra Jonas leads the film as Ercell Bodden, delivering a physically demanding and emotionally layered performance. Karl Urban plays the antagonist Captain Connor, whose rivalry with Ercell drives the plot.
The supporting cast includes:
- Ismael Cruz Córdova as T.H. Bodden, Ercell’s husband
- Safia Oakley-Green as Elizabeth, her sister-in-law
- Temuera Morrison as Lee, a member of Connor’s crew
- Vedanten Naidoo as Isaac, Ercell’s son
The film is directed by Frank E. Flowers and produced by the Russo Brothers’ AGBO along with Priyanka Chopra’s Purple Pebble Pictures. Although set in the Cayman Islands, the movie was filmed entirely in Australia, with large-scale production design recreating the Caribbean backdrop.
Priyanka Chopra on Why She Chose ‘The Bluff’
Chopra Jonas, who also serves as a producer, revealed that she instantly agreed to the project after reading the script during the shoot of Citadel Season 2.
“I couldn’t stop reading it. It moved me on so many levels, and I knew it would be something special for me as an actor,” she said.
A Milestone in Chopra’s Global Career
Led by a strong female protagonist and driven by emotional depth, The Bluff marks another major step in Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ international film journey, reinforcing her presence in global action cinema.