Parineeti Chopra stars as an investigative journalist probing illegal sand mining in Netflix thriller Reporting Live.

Parineeti Chopra described the role as a new avatar and said she was drawn to a character who is “curious, fearless, and unwilling to stop until she gets to the truth.”
The film marks Dhruv Tripathi’s feature directorial debut; he co-wrote the screenplay with Mihir Jadhav.
Parineeti said the ensemble made the experience special and called Reporting Live her second Netflix thriller outing of the year.
The film is produced by Partha Kiran Thakur and Joshua Shirsath.
Netflix has released the trailer for Reporting Live, a new thriller starring Parineeti Chopra as an investigative reporter digging into illegal sand mining. Times Now News reports that Chopra plays a fearless journalist alongside cameraman Deven Bhojani as they chase a dangerous criminal network and powerful forces intent on silencing them. The film premieres on Netflix on October 9, 2026.
Chopra described the role as a new avatar, saying she was drawn to a character who is Quote"curious, fearless, and unwilling to stop until she gets to the truth."Quote News18 notes this marks the feature directorial debut of Dhruv Tripathi, who co-wrote the screenplay with Mihir Jadhav. The ensemble cast also includes Amol Palekar, Adil Hussain, and Shekhar Suman.
The trailer follows journalist Samdhya as she and her cameraman investigate a tragic incident tied to illegal sand mining. India TV News reports they uncover connections to a lucrative criminal operation run by powerful people determined to keep the truth hidden. The deeper they dig, the more danger they face from those protecting the illicit trade.
Chopra called making Reporting Live special, crediting the strong ensemble cast for the experience. Social News notes this is her second Netflix thriller of 2026, following her earlier projects this year. The actress has become a key player in the streamer's thriller lineup, taking on complex investigative roles.
Reporting Live marks Dhruv Tripathi's jump from other work into feature filmmaking. The film is produced by Partha Kiran Thakur and Joshua Shirsath. Telegraph India reports Tripathi co-wrote the screenplay with Mihir Jadhav, crafting a story that blends investigative journalism with thriller elements around illegal mining operations.
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