It seems that Pakistan’s film industry is really picking up its pace, especially with this new spy thriller starring Pakistan’s favourite; Shaan Shahid.

The Extortionist is based off the screenplay written by the internationally famous writer and award winner, Summer Nicks. The movie claims to change how we recognise and perceive events taking place around us.

Considering it is a spy film with an intense subject matter, the plot reflects the corruption in Pakistan as well as the terrorism that the country undergoes on a daily basis.

Zeba Bakhtiar is the Executive producer and Azaan Sami Khan, the producer. With names like Jami in the mix, the viewers are definitely in for a great product.

Aaminah Sheikh also stars in the movie along with acclaimed actor and director Shamoon Abbasi, Iman Ali and Ayub Khoso. The movie also features songs from the popular Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.

With the high production value and renowned cast, ‘The Extortionist’ will no doubt be received by an excited audience when it is released in August. -Text by Safa Gangat