Applause Entertainment’s groundbreaking psychological crime thriller series, ‘Rudra: The Edge Of Darkness’ (2022), has been honoured with the prestigious Best Series award at the Dadasaheb Phalke Awards 2023. Through its bold re-imagination of the iconic British series ‘Luther’ (2010) within an Indian context, ‘Rudra: The Edge Of Darkness’ cut through the clutter to deliver a highly acclaimed and compelling viewing experience.
Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios India, the series featured a unique storytelling format and powerful characters, all set within a world of darkness and turmoil. The show follows a troubled cop’s relentless pursuit of the truth, amidst a gritty and complex crime landscape. The show’s tremendous success is a testament to its ambition and innovation. In addition to being the most-watched Hindi OTT show of 2022 on Disney+ Hotstar, ‘Rudra: The Edge Of Darkness’ showcased the OTT debut of Ajay Devgn in a highly applauded performance.
Deepak Segal, along with the team of Disney+ Hotstar were thrilled and honoured to receive the award at the event held on February 20.
