Dinsey+ Hotstar’s Rudra: The Edge of Darkness wins Best Web Series Award at the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards

A pulse-pounding criminal investigation and complex hero living in the dark to discover the truth, Hotstar Specials Rudra - The Edge of Darkness broke the clutter with suspense-packed presentation. Along with Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn, actor Raashi Khanna, known for her work in the south Indian film industry, made their debut on the digital streaming platform with the series. Loved by the audiences and appreciated by the critics, the series has unlocked yet another achievement close to its first anniversary. Rudra: The Edge of Darkness has been recognized at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards this year as the Best Web Series of the year!

Talking about the win, Ajay Devgn said, “Rudra was my OTT debut. And, though it took me time to adjust to the format, I’m proud of the series because it was taut and interesting.  I liked the experience of shooting in real time locations with a bunch of very talented fellow actors. I was happy and proud when it went on to become the most watched show on Disney+ Hotstar. The viewers are the ultimate kings. I’m also happy it won the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for best series. Congratulations to all the teams that worked on it. Congratulations to Rajesh Mapuskar too.”

A remake of the successful British series Luther, the series is an engaging and dark take on a cop's journey of uncovering truths and bringing victims justice. Helmed by ace director Rajesh Mapuskar, the crime drama features a stellar cast including Esha Deol, Atul Kulkarni, Ashwini Kalsekar, Tarun Gahlot, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Satyadeep Misra in pivotal roles. The six-episode series, which has been shot across iconic locales of Mumbai, has been produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios India.