Ajay Devgn thrilled to make digital debut with 'Rudra: The Edge of Darkness'

The upcoming Disney+ Hotstar VIP crime-drama series is a remake of the Idris Elba-starrer successful British show 'Luther'.

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn, who is making his debut on a streaming platform with 'Rudra - The Edge of Darkness', on Saturday said he is thrilled about his foray into long-format content with a nuanced, multi-faceted character in the show.

The upcoming Disney+ Hotstar VIP crime-drama series is a remake of the Idris Elba-starrer successful British show 'Luther'. The Hindi version is billed as an engaging and dark new take on cop stories by the makers, who launched the trailer of the show. Set in Mumbai, 'Rudra-The Edge of Darkness' is a race-against-the-clock thriller that delves into the psyche of highly intelligent criminals and the detective who hunts them.

The 52-year-old star said the OTT medium has fascinated him as an actor and he is looking forward to presenting his debut show 'Rudra' to the viewers. "The world of digital streaming has always fascinated me, and I am excited to make my digital acting debut into long-format content with a riveting character and title such as Rudra," Devgn said in a statement.