<p>Bollywood star Ajay Devgn is set to make his OTT debut with the eagerly-awaited web series <em>Rudra</em>, an adaptation of <em>Luther</em>, which has created a great deal of buzz among fans. Speaking about his approach to the role, he said that he didn't revisit the Idris Elba-starrer while working on his maiden web series as the script is quite different from the original one.<br /><br />"I have seen <em>Luther </em>and really like it. That said, I did not revisit it even once while preparing for this series. The script has been tweaked to suit the Indian audience," he said during the trailer launch.<br /><br />Rudra, directed by Rajesh Mapuskar, is an action-packed crime drama that features the <em>Tanhaji </em>star in the role of a cop with a mean streak.<br /><br />"He works on complex cases and has a criminal mind," added Devgn.<br /><br />The series has an impressive cast that includes Esha Deol, Ashwini Kalsekar and Atul Kulkarni. Raashi Khanna, a popular name in Telugu cinema, will be seen essaying a key role in the biggie. Judging by the trailer, her character shares a tense equation with the protagonist. Raashi made her debut with the Hindi movie <em>Madras Cafe</em>, which featured John Abraham in the lead. She subsequently starred in films such as <em>Tholi Prema</em> and<em> Jai Lava Kusa</em>, finding a foothold in the South Indian cinema. It remains to be seen whether the series proves to be a gamechanger for her.<br /><br /><em>Rudra </em>is slated to premiere on Disney+Hotstar on March 4.<br /><br />Devgn, meanwhile, is going through a busy phase on the work front. The versatile performer will be seen in a key role in the S S Rajamouli-helmed<em> Rise Roar Revolt</em> (<em>RRR</em>), which features Telugu stars Jr NTR and Ram Charan in the lead. He has a 'guest appearance' in the Alia Bhatt-starrer<em> Gangubai Kathiawadi</em>, which has been directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. It will hit the screens on February 25. The mass hero also has<em> Runway 34,</em> which was previously titled <em>Mayday </em>in his kitty. It has been directed by the star himself and features Rakul Preet Singh as the leading lady.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> </p>
<p>Bollywood star Ajay Devgn is set to make his OTT debut with the eagerly-awaited web series <em>Rudra</em>, an adaptation of <em>Luther</em>, which has created a great deal of buzz among fans. Speaking about his approach to the role, he said that he didn't revisit the Idris Elba-starrer while working on his maiden web series as the script is quite different from the original one.<br /><br />"I have seen <em>Luther </em>and really like it. That said, I did not revisit it even once while preparing for this series. The script has been tweaked to suit the Indian audience," he said during the trailer launch.<br /><br />Rudra, directed by Rajesh Mapuskar, is an action-packed crime drama that features the <em>Tanhaji </em>star in the role of a cop with a mean streak.<br /><br />"He works on complex cases and has a criminal mind," added Devgn.<br /><br />The series has an impressive cast that includes Esha Deol, Ashwini Kalsekar and Atul Kulkarni. Raashi Khanna, a popular name in Telugu cinema, will be seen essaying a key role in the biggie. Judging by the trailer, her character shares a tense equation with the protagonist. Raashi made her debut with the Hindi movie <em>Madras Cafe</em>, which featured John Abraham in the lead. She subsequently starred in films such as <em>Tholi Prema</em> and<em> Jai Lava Kusa</em>, finding a foothold in the South Indian cinema. It remains to be seen whether the series proves to be a gamechanger for her.<br /><br /><em>Rudra </em>is slated to premiere on Disney+Hotstar on March 4.<br /><br />Devgn, meanwhile, is going through a busy phase on the work front. The versatile performer will be seen in a key role in the S S Rajamouli-helmed<em> Rise Roar Revolt</em> (<em>RRR</em>), which features Telugu stars Jr NTR and Ram Charan in the lead. He has a 'guest appearance' in the Alia Bhatt-starrer<em> Gangubai Kathiawadi</em>, which has been directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. It will hit the screens on February 25. The mass hero also has<em> Runway 34,</em> which was previously titled <em>Mayday </em>in his kitty. It has been directed by the star himself and features Rakul Preet Singh as the leading lady.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> </p>