Introduction
Yami Gautam Dhar takes a surprising turn in Nayyi Navelli, playing a newlywed whose arrival at a Meerut family home quickly turns strange. The trailer blends supernatural mystery, comedy, family drama and action, while keeping one big question alive: what exactly is hiding behind Mohini’s innocent appearance?
Yami Gautam Enters the Awasthi Family With a Secret
The trailer of Nayyi Navelli opens on a seemingly familiar family setup.
Yami Gautam Dhar plays Mohini, a newly married woman who arrives at the Awasthi household in Meerut. At first, everything appears perfectly normal. She settles into the family, prepares food and gradually wins everyone over with her warm behaviour.
But there is something about Mohini that doesn’t quite add up.
One of the early moments in the trailer sees her brother-in-law examining her feet and asking her to show them. He appears to be checking whether her footprint is straight, a detail that becomes an important clue to the mystery surrounding her.
The film’s premise suggests that he begins to suspect Mohini could actually be a daayan, or witch.
And before long, the trailer confirms that his suspicion isn’t simply paranoia.
Mohini Reveals Her Real Identity
The biggest shift in the trailer comes when Mohini’s seemingly innocent personality gives way to something far more supernatural.
Her true identity is revealed to the family, changing the tone of the story almost instantly. What begins as a quirky family drama develops into a supernatural adventure involving secrets, danger and an escalating conflict.
Rather than presenting itself as a straight horror film, Nayyi Navelli appears to use its supernatural premise as the foundation for a comedy-driven entertainer.
There are plenty of humorous family moments in the trailer, but they are balanced with mystery and action, giving the film a genre mix that feels deliberately broad.
The Trailer Saves Its Biggest Surprise for the End
While much of the trailer revolves around Mohini and the Awasthi family, the final moments suggest that the story is considerably bigger than it initially appears.
A late twist raises the stakes dramatically and hints that Mohini’s secret could have consequences far beyond the family itself.
The makers have wisely kept the details of this development under wraps, making the final portion one of the trailer’s biggest curiosity points.
For audiences, the question now isn’t simply whether Mohini is a supernatural being. It is what her presence means for the family and what larger conflict is waiting to unfold.
Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma Join Forces
Nayyi Navelli brings together filmmaker-producer Aanand L Rai and writer-producer Himanshu Sharma, with the project backed by Amazon MGM Studios and Colour Yellow.
The screenplay has been written by Himanshu Sharma and Divy Nidhi Sharma, while the music has been composed by GV Prakash Kumar.
The combination of comedy, family dynamics and supernatural elements gives the film a different flavour from a conventional horror-comedy. The trailer indicates that the makers are aiming for a story that can work as a family entertainer while still delivering fantasy-driven spectacle.
Balaji Mohan Makes His Hindi Directorial Debut
Nayyi Navelli also marks the Hindi directorial debut of Balaji Mohan.
The filmmaker is known for Tamil projects including Maari, Maari 2 and the web series As I’m Suffering From Kadhal. His move into Hindi cinema brings a new creative voice to a film that already has an unusual genre combination.
The trailer suggests that Mohan has approached the supernatural elements with a lighter tone, allowing comedy and family interactions to remain central even as the story becomes more intense.
Yami Gautam Leads a Different Kind of Role
For Yami Gautam Dhar, Nayyi Navelli offers another interesting addition to her recent filmography.
The actress was last seen in a cameo in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by her husband Aditya Dhar. Her character in that film was named Shazia Bano, the same name she played in Haq.
Here, however, she appears to be at the heart of the story.
Mohini’s transformation from a seemingly simple bride to a supernatural figure gives Yami an opportunity to balance comedy, mystery and a more powerful screen presence.
From Teaser to Trailer: The Mystery Gets Bigger
The film’s teaser was released on September 10, followed by the launch of its first song, “Bhabhi Tabaahi.”
With the trailer now revealing considerably more about Mohini, the promotional campaign has made the supernatural angle much clearer while still holding back the film’s biggest twist.
The project also marks the first collaboration between Amazon MGM Studios, Yami Gautam Dhar and Aanand L Rai.
Nayyi Navelli Release Date
Nayyi Navelli is scheduled to release in cinemas on October 16, 2026, just ahead of Dussehra.
The film will enter theatres in a busy festive window, alongside major releases such as Drishyam: The Conclusion and Jailer 2.
With its unusual mix of supernatural mystery, comedy, family drama and action, the Yami Gautam-led film is now looking to carve out its own space during the festive season.
The trailer certainly leaves audiences with one question: what happens when the perfect new bride turns out to be anything but ordinary?
