Esha Deol Takhtani to make web-series debut in Ajay Devgn-starrer Rudra: The Edge of Darkness

Esha Deol Takhtani will make her web-series debut in the Disney+ Hotstar Rudra: The Edge of Darkness, starring Ajay Devgn.

Produced by Applause Entertainment, in association with BBC Studios India, the Disney+ Hotstar crime-drama is an official reimagining of the British series Luther.

The web-series is due to be released later this year.

The actress was last seen on the big screen in the Telugu film Care of Footpath 2 (2015) and appeared in the short film Cakewalk (2019). She reunites with Devgn whom she has worked with in the films Yuva (2004), Kaal (2005) and Main Aisa Hi Hoon (2005).

In a statement, Deol Takhtani shared her excitement about the collaboration and said, “As an actor, I believe in working on projects that would let me explore something new and engage me as a viewer as well. This series is a fresh take on the quintessential cop drama, with a grey overtone, something which has not been explored in the Indian context before. With the resounding success of the OTT space, I am charged up for my digital debut with this one and I am looking forward to working with Ajay Devgn after a long time who has been a fantastic co-star to me in many films.”

Applause Entertainment’s CEO Sameer Nair added, “With Esha Deol joining the star cast of Rudra: The Edge of Darkness, we are certain that her presence will take the series a notch higher and add more spark to the story. Building on the long-standing relationship with Disney+ Hotstar VIP, we are looking forward to the creation of this remarkable series.”

Filming for the series is expected to begin soon and it is going to be shot in Mumbai. A reimagining of the award-winning Luther, starring Idris Elba, Rudra will try to recapture the British series’ unique storytelling format and powerful characters. The series will be directed by filmmaker Rajesh Mapuskar. Devgn will also be making his web debut.