A week ago, a new update on Raj & DK's upcoming Netflix series, Rakht Brahmand, which stars Aditya Roy Kapur, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and Wamiqa Gabbi, made headlines. According to recent reports, the series has cast Ali Fazal opposite Samantha in a major role. The brilliant team of Raj & DK executive produce the historical drama-fantasy series Rakht Brahmand, which Rahi Anil Barve, best known for his work on Tumbbad, will direct.

Rakht Brahmand overview

Based on the reports, the project is a fantastical fantasy drama that represents a significant advancement in the genre. The makers have finalised the cast, and they will begin filming next week. Through August, Ali Fazal will be juggling small schedules for his other projects with his shooting for the series. To the actor, the series was everything, and just thinking about becoming a part of it gave him the willies. It's a fascinating role, and he's never done anything like it before, both in terms of character development and genre.

Next week, production on the six-part limited series will begin in Mumbai. Pre-production on the show has been underway for six months, with plans to commence in August 2024 and aim for a worldwide Netflix debut in late 2025.

Unique and uncharted territory

Regarding the series, a source previously informed PeepingMoon that no other work in Indian cinema has ventured to delve into the enigmatic and surreal realm that Rahi has created. Aditya, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and Wamiqa are excited to venture into completely uncharted professional territory with this show; the concept and imagery initially captivated them all. Rahi has been working on this project for a considerable amount of time, even before Tumbbad was released.

The source revealed that the vast amount of material, unable to fit into the movie format, led him to transform it into a web series instead of his initial plan for a feature film. The source told the entertainment portal that Raj & DK also created and produced the upcoming Prime Video series Gulkanda Tales, which is half the size of this one, promising viewers an amazing and thrilling journey into a world filled with betrayal, sacrifice, love, and fate.

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