Rudra: The Edge of Darkness

Rudra: The Edge of Darkness is an Indian psychological crime drama streaming television series created for Disney+ Hotstar based on the British TV show Luther.[1] The series stars Ajay Devgn, Raashi Khanna and Esha Deol in the lead roles.[2]

Rudra: The Edge of Darkness
Genre
Based onLuther
by Neil Cross
Directed byRajesh Mapuskar
Starring
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
Production
ProducerSameer Nair
Production locationIndia
Production companiesBBC Studios India
Applause Entertainment
DistributorStar India
Release
Original networkDisney+ Hotstar
Chronology
Related showsLuther

Cast

Production

In April 2019, Applause Entertainment acquired the rights to remake the hit BBC One's drama series Luther.[3] In April 2021, Disney+ Hotstar formally announced the show attaching Devgn to star in the lead role with Applause Entertainment and BBC Studios India producing.[4]

Casting

In April 2021, reports came in stating that Ajay Devgn will star in the Indian adaptation [5] and the same was confirmed later that month with the series order from Disney+ Hotstar. In July 2021, Esha Deol was cast as the female lead.[6] Later that month, Raashi Khanna, Atul Kulkarni,Ashwini Kalsekar and Ashish Vidyarthi has joined the cast.[7][8]

References
  1. Desk, Entertainment (20 April 2021). "Rudra The Edge of Darkness first look: Ajay Devgn makes OTT debut in Disney Hotstar series, calls it 'crime thriller of the year'". The Indian Express. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  2. "Ajay Devgn welcomes Esha Deol to Disney+ Hotstar series Rudra- The Edge Of Darkness". Hindustan Times. 8 July 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  3. "Indian remake of BBC's Luther in the pipeline". The Indian Express. 23 April 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  4. "'Rudra': Ajay Devgn to make digital debut in remake of Idris Elba's 'Luther'". The Hindu. 20 April 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  5. "Ajay Devgn's OTT debut is the remake of British show Luther!". filmfare.com. 17 April 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  6. "Esha Deol to make her digital debut with Ajay Devgn-starrer web series Rudra". India Today. 7 July 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  7. "Raashii Khanna, Atul Kulkarni Join Cast Of 'Rudra: The Edge Of Darkness'". Glamsham. 26 July 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  8. "Raashii Khanna, Atul Kulkarni Join Cast Of 'Rudra: The Edge Of Darkness'". 26 July 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
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