Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan will make his debut as a producer in the streaming space by teaming up with Prime Video for a high-stakes thriller series set in Mumbai, “Storm” (tentatively titled).
The original drama marks a significant collaboration between the streamer and Roshan’s HRX Films, a division of FilmKraft Productions. The series is produced by Roshan along with Ishaan Roshan.
“Storm” is produced and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ajitpal Singh, who also directed the SonyLiv series “Tabbar” and the Sundance selection “Fire in the Mountains.” Singh created the story along with Francois Renelle and Swati Das.
The series features an ensemble cast of strong female protagonists, led by Parvathy Thiruvothu, Alaya F., Shrishti Shrivastava, Rama Sharma, and Saba Azad. Production is expected to begin soon.
“Tabbar”, which premiered on SonyLiv in 2021, won eight Filmfare OTT (Streaming) Awards, and Singh’s debut film “Fire in the Mountains” had its world premiere in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival.
“Storm gave me the perfect opportunity to make my debut as a producer in the streaming industry, and Prime Video was an instinctive choice because of its proven track record of bringing great stories to life,” said Hrithik Roshan. “What drew me to Storm was the fascinating world that Ajitopal has created. The story is raw, layered and powerful, with unforgettable characters essayed by incredibly talented actors. This series has the potential to resonate with audiences in India and around the world, and I look forward to viewers around the world experiencing its fascinating story on Prime Video.”
Gaurav Gandhi, Vice President, APAC and MENA, Prime Video, added, “Hrithik Roshan is one of the most celebrated creative forces in Indian cinema, and his collaboration with HRX Films is an important milestone that embodies our dedication to excellence in storytelling. The development process for this series has been extremely rewarding with Hrithik’s unique artistic vision and Ishaan Roshan’s dynamic energy.” And our unwavering commitment enriches the story. “Storm” brings together a strong cast of female protagonists, and we are confident that its captivating story will resonate with audiences around the world. ”
Founded in 2019, HRX Films builds on the cinematic legacy of filmmaker J. Om Prakash’s FilmYug and Rakesh Roshan’s FilmKraft Productions. The company is led by CEO Eshaan Roshan.
Gandhi added that this collaboration “marks the beginning of a dynamic collaboration and paves the way for more exciting projects in the future.”
Hrithik Roshan is set to make his directorial debut with the sequel to the superhero series ‘Krrish 4’, in which he will also play the lead role.
