Prabhudeva, celebrated for his unmatched dance moves and breezy comic roles in films like Kaadhalan and Minsara Kanavu, is now stepping into an entirely new space, the world of streaming.
The actor-choreographer-director is set to headline Sony LIV’s upcoming Tamil original, Sethurajan IPS.
Directed by Rafiq Ismail, known for Rathasaatchi, the series is pitched as a political crime thriller set in rural Tamil Nadu.
Prabhudeva takes on the role of a police officer investigating a politically charged murder, a far cry from the lighthearted characters audiences usually associate him with.
The story promises more than just a cat-and-mouse crime drama, it will dig into deeper issues of identity, justice, and the murky interplay of politics and power.
For Prabhudeva, the project represents a personal milestone as well.
“This role challenged me like never before,” he said, describing the series as both timely and necessary.
His transformation into a gritty cop reflects the growing appetite for layered, socially rooted stories in the OTT space.
Sony LIV, which has built a reputation for bold and grounded originals, seems to be backing another strong addition with Sethurajan IPS. The series is expected to stream soon.