Ali Fazal, 'Paatal Lok' director unite for new thriller: Report
What's the story
Ali Fazal, who took the world by storm with his role in Amazon Prime Video's hit series Mirzapur, will be seen leading a new action thriller series on the platform. Per a report by PeepingMoon, the untitled show will feature Fazal in a role that is vastly different from what he has played before. The series promises to combine intense action with dramatic storytelling, providing audiences with a unique narrative and dynamic performances.
Casting news
Sonali Bendre to join Fazal in Amazon's new series
Sonali Bendre, who is known for her role in Sarfarosh and was recently seen in ZEE5's The Broken News, will also have a pivotal role in the upcoming series. The show is expected to have an ensemble cast of top OTT stars, with final casting still in the works. Production for this much-anticipated series is scheduled to begin in mid-2025.
Director's chair
Prosit Roy to direct Fazal's new Amazon series
The upcoming series will be directed by Prosit Roy, who co-directed Prime Video's critically acclaimed first season of Paatal Lok. This project marks a new beginning for Roy after years of uncertainty over the release of his last directorial venture, Chakda Xpress starring Anushka Sharma. The show will be produced by Endemol Shine India, a production house known for creating compelling and innovative content-led shows like Trial By Fire, Aarya, and Bombay Begums.
Work commitments
Fazal's upcoming projects and busy schedule
Fazal will start shooting for this project after wrapping up Raj & DK's Netflix series, Rakt Bramhand. The actor has a full plate with multiple films releasing this year including Anurag Basu's long-delayed anthology Metro... In Dino, Rajkumar Santoshi's Sunny Deol starrer Lahore 1947, Kamal Haasan's Thug Life, and the Hollywood film Rule Breakers. He is also working on Mirzapur: The Film, which is likely to go on floors in the second half of 2025.