'Mukkabaaz' trailer: The Anurag Kashyap film packs quite the punch

Anurag Kashyap, who is known to have redefined Bollywood with his unusual and intriguing films, is back again with an earthy movie centered around sports and politics titled, 'Mukkabaaz'.

Earlier today, the makers unveiled a poster from the film, and now, dropped a new trailer that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

From what can be figured out from the riveting 2 minute 42 second-long trailer, 'Mukkabaaz' is a love story between Saman Singh (Vineet Kumar Singh) and Sunaina (Zoya Hussain) set in a small town of Uttar Pradesh.In the backdrop of this love story is casteism and someone's aspiration to become a super successful boxer. Jimmy Sheirgill plays the local don and Sunaina's uncle Bhagwan Das Mishra.

'Mukkabaaz', unlike Kashyap's previous films, unfolds a new chapter about love in the time of hate. This new rendition brings together a cocktail mixed with the right amount of punches that keeps you hooked to the story. 'Mukkabaaz' is slated to hit the screens on January 12, 2018.