On his daughter Nysa's 18th birthday, Ajay Devgn announced his OTT debut on Hotstar. The actor announced 'crime thriller of the year' on Hotstar Specials titled 'Rudra - The Edge Of Darkness'. The release date of the series is yet to be announced.
Ajay took to Instagram and shared a poster of the new show. He wrote, "Happy to announce the crime thriller of the year Hotstar Specials 'Rudra - The Edge Of Darkness'. This one’s going to be ‘killer’ @disneyplushotstarvip #DebutDobara #Rudra @applausesocial @bbcstudiosindia @sameern."
In the show, Ajay will be seen in an intense and gritty new cop avatar. The series will soon be going into production and will be shot across iconic locales of Mumbai. An engaging and dark new take on cop stories, combined with a unique storytelling format and powerful characters will make 'Rudra – The Edge of Darkness' a must-watch for fans of thrillers and crime dramas. Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios India, the series reimagines the iconic globally successful British series – Luther, for Indian audiences.
Speaking about the series, Ajay said, "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, and I am looking forward to working with Applause and BBC to bring this series to life on Disney+ Hotstar VIP. 'Rudra - The Edge of Darkness' is a compelling and highly intriguing story and I can't wait to begin this new journey!"
Ajay further 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."