Feb 16: Web series Poacher Trailer is out, it got great reviews from Actor-producer Alia Bhatt. Alia has also announced her role as executive producer for the upcoming Prime Video series “Poacher.” The eight-part crime drama, created by Emmy-winning director Richie Mehta, uncovers the largest ivory poaching ring in Indian history.
“Poacher” stars Nimisha Sajaya, Roshan Mathew, and Debyendu Bhattacharya in prominent roles, and will begin streaming on February 23. The series, which premiered at Sundance 2023, is produced by QC Entertainment, known for films like “Get Out” and “BlacKkKlansman,” in association with Suitable Pictures, Poor Man’s Productions, and Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions.
Poacher series will be available on Prime Video from February 23
Bhatt, who met Mehta in 2020, shared her enthusiasm for the project, stating, “It really leaves an impact… Supporting a story like this, for us, as an audience is very important, but I really thank Richie for putting this together. There is a lot of genuineness in it. There is a lot of heart in it, and it comes across when you see the show”.
The “Poacher” web series is a fictionalized dramatization of true events, inspired by the largest poaching case in India. Many characters are amalgamations of real-life figures, and some are direct representations.
Roshan Mathew, who plays a computer programmer in the series, praised Bhatt’s passion for cinema and the project, saying, “The last time when we were on a stage this big, it was for a project that gave birth to Eternal Sunshine Productions. It was a song launch, at that point, Alia was my co-actor. It was one of the most memorable biggest projects in my career, I was very fortunate to be part of it”.
During the trailer launch of Poacher – Alia Bhatt shared a powerful message about “Poacher” by emphasizing that “murder is murder,” regardless of the species involved. This message highlights the importance of recognizing the gravity of wildlife crime and the need for compassion and conservation efforts. Bhatt’s involvement in the series is driven by her passion for the cause and her desire to raise awareness about the true-life story of the largest ivory poaching ring in Indian history.
The series will be available on Prime Video from February 23.