Amazon Prime Video will launch its first Hindi horror collection ‘Adhura’ on July 7, as per an announcement by the streaming service. Described as a ‘gripping and suspenseful journey into the supernatural realm’, the present options Rasika Dugal, Ishwak Singh, Shrenik Arora, and Poojan Chhabra in outstanding roles. The seven-episode collection is written by Ananya Banerjee, who has additionally directed together with Gauravv Ok Chawla, a press launch said. It has been produced by Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani, and Nikkhil Advani of Emmay Leisure.
Set across the themes of guilt, regret, and revenge, Adhura unfolds by way of two timelines set in 2022 and 2007, as secrets and techniques and chilling occasions plague the scholars and workers of a prestigious boarding college. “What begins as a nostalgic reunion turns sinister when Adhiraj Jaisingh (Ishwak Singh) encounters Vedant Malik (Shrenik Arora), a troubled 10-year-old scholar. Because the previous and current collide, a darkish secret threatens to emerge, linking Adhiraj to Vedant,” the official plotline reads.
Aparna Purohit, head of India originals at Prime Video, mentioned that she is assured that ‘Adhura’ will have interaction, provoke and enthrall its subscribers.
“Adhura is a posh, layered, and immersive world the place once-familiar corridors and hallways, grow to be a labyrinth of worry and uncertainty. Supernatural horror is an especially in style style not simply in India however internationally so we’re extraordinarily excited to companion with Nikkhil Advani as soon as once more, in a style that neither Emmay Leisure nor Prime Video has tried earlier than,” she mentioned.
Advani mentioned he’s excited to companion with Prime Video after his 2021 medical drama ‘Mumbai Diaries 26/11’. “This collection explores the depths of human feelings, showcasing the complexity of relationships. With each twist and switch, it can captivate and go away the viewers craving for extra. It was great working with the ensemble forged, particularly Shrenik Arora, who, I’m certain will come out as a shock package deal,” he added. ‘Adhura’ additionally stars Rahul Dev, Zoa Morani, Rijul Ray, Sahil Salathia, Aru Krishansh Vera, KC Shankar, and Jaimini Pathak.
