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Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
'The Revolutionaries' first look out: Nikkhil Advani's period drama pays tribute to young Indian freedom fighters
The makers of Nikkhil Advdirectorial ' The Revolutionaries ' have shared the first look of the series, boasting a power-packed cast of emerging stars including Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf , Pratibha Ranta , Gurfateh Pirzada and Jason Shah . Amazon Prime Video has shared the first look at Nikkhil Advani 's upcoming period drama series, which has been adapted from Sanjeev Sanyal's novel of the same name, 'Revoltunaries: The Other Story Of How India Won Its Freedom. Slated to premiere in 2026, the series is currently in production, as per the press note shared by the makers of this OTT series. According to the press note, the series tells the powerful story of brave young Indian freedom fighters who believed that armed resistance was not just vital but indispensable to ending the British Raj. The Revolutionaries is a stirring tribute to their extraordinary lives, sacrifices, and their unwavering, undying love for their country. Currently on floors, the series is being mounted on a grand scale, with filming underway across multiple locations in India, including Mumbai, Amritsar, Varanasi, Dehradun, and more. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo 'The Revolutionaries' will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories worldwide in 2026, added the press note. The first look features Rohit Saraf's new avatar, where he is seen exercising at the centre of a wrestling ground, while Bhuvan Bam impresses his fans with his never-seen-before look in the video. 'Laapataa Ladies' fame actress Pratibha Ranta also appears to be involved in the fight against the British in the series, as per the first look shared by Prime Video. The OTT platform has shared the first look of the series on their Instagram handle. Nikkhil Advani shared his experience working on this upcoming drama. He expressed his gratitude to Prime Video for their support and praised the cast of the movie for "breathing life" into the iconic characters of the series. "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," said director Nikkhil Advani. "We're thrilled to work once again with our long-standing collaborators at Prime Video, who are wholly supportive and encouraging of our vision. We have brought together an exceptional crew and cast, led by Bhuvan, Rohit, Pratibha 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," added Nikkhil Advani as quoted in a press note shared by the makers. 'The Revoltunaries' is a second drama series in a row for director Nikkhil Advani, which is based on the freedom struggle of India. Advani's last directorial was 'Freedom At Midnight'. It was released in 2024.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
'The Revolutionaries' first look out: Nikkhil Advani's period drama pays tribute to young Indian freedom fighters
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 14 (ANI): The makers of Nikkhil Advani directorial 'The Revolutionaries' have shared the first look of the series, boasting a power-packed cast of emerging stars including Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta, Gurfateh Pirzada and Jason Shah. Amazon Prime Video has shared the first look at Nikkhil Advani's upcoming period drama series, which has been adapted from Sanjeev Sanyal's novel of the same name, 'Revoltunaries: The Other Story Of How India Won Its Freedom. Slated to premiere in 2026, the series is currently in production, as per the press note shared by the makers of this OTT series. According to the press note, the series tells the powerful story of brave young Indian freedom fighters who believed that armed resistance was not just vital but indispensable to ending the British Raj. The Revolutionaries is a stirring tribute to their extraordinary lives, sacrifices, and their unwavering, undying love for their country. Currently on floors, the series is being mounted on a grand scale, with filming underway across multiple locations in India, including Mumbai, Amritsar, Varanasi, Dehradun, and more. 'The Revolutionaries' will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories worldwide in 2026, added the press note. The first look features Rohit Saraf's new avatar, where he is seen exercising at the centre of a wrestling ground, while Bhuvan Bam impresses his fans with his never-seen-before look in the video. 'Laapataa Ladies' fame actress Pratibha Ranta also appears to be involved in the fight against the British in the series, as per the first look shared by Prime Video. The OTT platform has shared the first look of the series on their Instagram handle. Nikkhil Advani shared his experience working on this upcoming drama. He expressed his gratitude to Prime Video for their support and praised the cast of the movie for 'breathing life' into the iconic characters of the series. '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,' said director Nikkhil Advani. 'We're thrilled to work once again with our long-standing collaborators at Prime Video, who are wholly supportive and encouraging of our vision. We have brought together an exceptional crew and cast, led by Bhuvan, Rohit, Pratibha 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,' added Nikkhil Advani as quoted in a press note shared by the makers. 'The Revoltunaries' is a second drama series in a row for director Nikkhil Advani, which is based on the freedom struggle of India. Advani's last directorial was 'Freedom At Midnight'. It was released in 2024. (ANI)
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
The Revolutionaries: First Look Of Bhuvan Bam And Rohit Saraf's Web Series Out Now
New Delhi: The first look of Nikkhil Advani's upcoming web series The Revolutionaries is out now. The show features Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta, Gurfateh Pirzada and Jason Shah in key roles. On Monday, Nikkhil shared the 56-second promo of The Revolutionaries on Instagram. It gave a glimpse of the time period when India was governed by Britishers. The video introduced the cast as freedom fighters, disguised in different getups, as they take arms against their colonial oppressors. The side note read, "'Give me a hundred youth — fiery, fearless, and pure — and I shall shake the world.' - Vivekananda (1902) Make way for the REVOLUTIONARIES. Coming in 2026." Take a look: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nikkhil Advani (@nikkhiladvani) In a statement, Nikkhil Advani shared his thoughts on his new show The Revolutionaries. The director 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 added, "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 Revolutionaries is inspired by Sanjeev Sanyal's book Revolutionaries: The Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom. The series is currently being filmed across several Indian cities, including Mumbai, Amritsar, Varanasi and Dehradun. The show is produced by Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani under the banner of EmmayEntertainment. It is set to release in 2026 exclusively on Prime Video.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘The Revolutionaries': Period action series on freedom struggle debuts first look
After Freedom At Midnight, Nikkhil Advani is back with another period series revisiting India's Independence movement. The focus, this time, has shifted from behind-the-scenes maneuvering and mass struggle to armed revolution. Set to stream on Prime Video, the upcoming series is based on Sanjeev Sanyal's non-fiction book Revolutionaries: The Other Story Of How India Won Its Freedom. The book mines stories of armed resistance against the British Raj, focusing on freedom fighters like Subhas Chandra Bose, Aurobindo Ghosh, Bhagat Singh, Vinayak Savarkar, Bhikaiji Cama and others. Titled Revolutionaries, Advani's new series features a young ensemble. Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta, Gurfateh Pirzada and Jason Shah star as the fearless 'revolutionaries' pitching an armed struggle against colonial rule. Currently on floors, the series is being filmed across Mumbai, Amritsar, Varanasi, Dehradun and elsewhere. Mounted on a lavish scale, the show will stream on Prime Video in 2026. 'India's rich history is filled with stories of courage, valour and sacrifice – many of which have been lost to time,' said Nikhil Madhok, Director and Head of Originals, Prime Video, India. 'Sanjeev Sanyal's remarkable book Revolutionaries: The Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom shines a light on a vital part of our freedom struggle, and we're immensely proud to bring this story to life.' According to Nikkhil Advani, Sanyal's book provided a 'compelling foundation' to tell the untold stories of these bravehearts. The director-showrunner had previously collaborated with Prime Video on two seasons of Mumbai Dairies. 'We have brought together an exceptional crew and cast, led by Bhuvan, Rohit, Pratibha and Gurfateh, who are ready to fully immerse themselves in the spirit of this story and breathe life into these iconic characters,' Advani said. 'We are committed to crafting a narrative that is both authentic and impactful for audiences across the globe.'
India Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
The Revolutionaries first look: Nikkhil Advani recreates Indian freedom struggle
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 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 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 who shot to fame with Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies', will also be seen playing a revolutionary in the under-production 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 by Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani under the banner of EmmayEntertainment, 'The Revolutionaries' will premiere on Prime Video.- EndsMust Watch
