100 Days turns to OTT: Jackie Shroff and Madhuri Dixit's psychological thriller gets a web series adaptation; all you need to know

Jackie Shroff & Madhuri Dixit's 1991 thriller 100 Days is now a web series. It stars Abhishek Kumaarr and Srishti Singh in a fast-paced, vertical micro-drama on MX Fatafat.

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Jackie Shroff and Madhuri Dixit's iconic 1991 horror-thriller 100 Days is getting a web series reboot. Jay Mehta, the original producer, has nearly completed the filming and anticipates its release before the year concludes.

Casting and platform details revealed

Abhishek Kumaarr and Srishti Singh will play the lead roles in the web series. India Today's sources reveal that MX Fatafat, Amazon MX Player's platform, will feature the series as a vertical micro-drama.

Jay Mehta revealed to the portal that he made the film 100 Days which is based on premonitions, thereby confirming the idea. Currently, they are adapting the series for OTT.

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Moderning storyline for today's audience

A focus on the modern viewer drove the choice to alter the storyline and presentation. The makers have chosen to update the plot and presentation to keep up with modern times and the evolving audience. According to a source, the makers have included characteristics that allow the current generation to connect while also offering something fresh.

Kumaarr finds immense personal and professional significance in accepting the part. The actor noticed the film's renown and the cult following that the original cast enjoyed. To accommodate the present audience, Kumaarr outlined the required tempo changes. He explained, "It’s a thrilling story, so you have to maintain that pace. Today’s audience wants everything fast – quick scenes, constant engagement. That time has gone when people would wait. So while we’ve kept the soul of the original, the treatment is fast-paced, gripping, and very today. This will be a vertical micro-drama, but of course, the production value is much bigger than other micro-dramas."

Hopes for modern reboot success

Kumaarr expressed hope for the reboot's potential when asked about his decision to join the remake of a film that may still make people scared decades after its release. Once again, that's the response they're going for—this time with a modern twist and a faster tempo. Bringing this reboot to viewers is something they are quite enthusiastic about.

At the heart of 100 Days is a female protagonist who suffers from paranormal occurrences and increased extrasensory perception (ESP). The original Italian giallo film Sette Note in Nero (also called The Psychic or Seven Notes in Blac") and the American thriller Eyes of Laura Mars served as inspiration for the 1984 Tamil version of the film, titled Nooravathu Naal.

FAQs:

Q: What is the new format for the 100 Days web series adaptation?

A: The web series adaptation of 100 Days will be a vertical micro-drama that is fast-paced and streamlined for today's audience, streaming on Amazon MX Player's MX Fatafat.

Q: Who is producing the 100 Days web show?

A: The web show is being produced by Jay Mehta, who was also the original producer of the 1991 film starring Jackie Shroff and Madhuri Dixit.

Q: Who are the lead actors in the 100 Days web series?

A: The lead roles in the web series adaptation of 100 Days will be played by Abhishek Kumaarr and Srishti Singh.

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