Ajay Devgn to commence shooting for Disney+ Hotstar series Rudra

Ajay Devgn announced his debut on the digital space with Disney+ Hotstar Rudra: The Edge of Darkness and now the actor is all set to begin the shoot of the series.A source close to the series shared that the makers have planned a month-long schedule with the cast in Mumbai. As per a Mid-Day report, a set has been built in Ellora Studios, Mira Road, where the team will film till early December. It also suggests that the production has chosen to practice the ‘no phone’ policy to maintain the secrecy around the thriller. Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios India, the series is the Indian take on the successful British series – Luther. 

An engaging dark and gritty crime-drama series, it would bring together a unique storytelling format and powerful characters. It will also star Esha Deol in a pivotal role. Devgn, who plays a cop on the show, is sporting a distinct look. “The unit has about 100 people on set every day. Taking into account the nature of the series, producers BBC Studios and Applause Entertainment are maintaining a strict no-phone policy on set. The actor has allotted all of his November and early December dates to the project. Some of the key sequences will be shot over the next few weeks, including an elaborate action set-piece. On the work front, Devgn was last seen in one of the most-awaited Bollywood films, Sooryavanshi. Helmed by Rohit Shetty, the film starred Akshay Kumar in the lead role and also featured Devgn and Ranveer Singh in pivotal roles.