In Despatch, Manoj Bajpayee plays the role of Joy Bag, a crime reporter who gets involved in a dangerous investigation that could put his life at risk. The film is directed by Kanu Behl, and the producer is Ronnie Screwvala through RSVP Movies. Despatch will make its OTT debut after premiering at the prestigious MAMI Film Festival 2024 and receiving a special screening at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

The trailer for Manoj Bajpayee's film Despatch, which will premiere on ZEE5 on December 13, was released on Tuesday. Shahana Goswami, Arrchita Agarwal, Ritu Parna Sen, Dilip Shankar, Riju Bajaj, and several other actors appear in supporting roles in the movie.

At the start of the trailer, Manoj Bajpayee's character, Joy, reveals a 2G Spectrum fraud on the front page of a newspaper. He then dives deeper into the story, exposing a Rs 1.76 lakh crore scam. Joy's quest for a breaking news story turns into a dangerous game as he starts receiving increasing threats from unknown enemies who urge him to drop the case. However, as the situation intensifies, Joy finds himself caught in a much larger and complex issue than he had anticipated. Despatch explores Joy's tumultuous journey as he navigates the complex realms of political struggles, media corruption, and personal challenges.Will the truth be his downfall, or will he expose the hidden truths of Mumbai's criminal underworld?