Begin typing your search...

Ajay Devgn to make OTT debut with web series 'Rudra: The Edge Of Darkness'

Bollywood star Ajay Devgn is all set to make his digital debut with the crime drama web series "Rudra: The Edge Of Darkness". The actor will essay a gritty cop avatar that reimagines the iconic British series "Luther" for Indian audience.

Ajay Devgn to make OTT debut with web series Rudra: The Edge Of Darkness
X

Mumbai

"My attempt has always been to tell unique stories and work with good talent. The idea is to raise the bar of entertainment in India. The digital world excites me," said Devgn.

Talking about playing a cop, the "Singham" actor added: "Playing a cop on screen is not new to me, but this time the character is more intense, complex and dark. What drew me most to his persona, is that he is possibly the greyest character you may come across in recent times."

Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios India, the Hotstar Specials series will soon be going into production and will be shot a cross iconic locales of Mumbai. The series will drop on Disney+ Hotstar VIP and Disney+ Hotstar Premium later this year.

"The scale at which Rudra: The Edge Of Darkness is being created is enormous and is a testament to our passion for creating compelling, disruptive content," said Sunil Rayan, President & Head, Disney+ Hotstar.

Sameer Nair, CEO, Applause Entertainment, added: "‘Rudra: The Edge Of Darkness' is one of our biggest shows to date and we are very excited to have Ajay Devgn play the lead. He truly has the fiery intensity and persona required to play this iconic character."

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

Click here for iOS

Click here for Android

migrator
Next Story