The Revolutionaries first look: Nikkhil Advani recreates Indian freedom struggle

India Today

3 days ago

The first look of Prime Video's upcoming show 'The Revolutionaries' depicts the fight of young freedom fighters against the British rule. The Nikkhil Advani directorial features an ensemble cast led by Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta, Gurfateh Pirzada and Jason Shah.The 56-second promo shows the revolutionaries in different disguised getups taking arms against the colonial oppressors. The first look also gives a glimpse of the time period when India was governed by Britishers. 'The Revolutionaries' is currently being filmed across multiple locations in India, including Mumbai, Amritsar, Varanasi, Dehradun, and more.advertisementNikhil Madhok, Director and Head of Originals, Prime Video, India, while speaking about the historical series, said, "'The Revolutionaries' is an ambitious and deeply meaningful project for us, and we are delighted to once again join forces with our long-time collaborator Nikkhil Advani and the talented team at Emmay Entertainment."
He further said, "With Nikkhil's creative vision at the helm, and Bhuvan, Rohit, Pratibha and Gurfateh bringing powerful characters to life, we are confident in our ability to authentically portray the spirit of the era and honour this inspiring chapter in India's history."Watch trailer here: While expressing his views on his new show about young patriots, Director Nikkhil Advani said, "For me, 'The Revolutionaries' is a deeply enriching and enlightening experience. Sanjeev Sanyal's powerful book has given us a compelling foundation to tell the untold stories of these extraordinary young patriots.""We're thrilled to work once again with our long-standing collaborators at Prime Video, who are wholly supportive and encouraging of our vision," he went on."We have brought together an exceptional crew and cast, led by Bhuvan, Rohit, Pratibha (Ranta) and Gurfateh, who are ready to fully immerse themselves in the spirit of this story and breathe life into these iconic characters. We are committed to crafting a narrative that is both authentic and impactful for audiences across the globe," the director added.Ranta, who shot to fame with Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies', will also be seen playing a revolutionary in the under-production period-drama.Advani had previously directed the epic-drama series 'Freedom at Midnight' (2024), based on the book of the same name, authored by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins.Backed by Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani under the banner of EmmayEntertainment, 'The Revolutionaries' will premiere on Prime Video.- EndsMust Watch