Legacy announcement: R Madhavan leads crime family's fight for survival with Gulshan Devaiah and Nimisha Sajayan in intense new Tamil series

Netflix formally announced Legacy a high-stakes Tamil crime thriller starring R. Madhavan. It follows an ageing mafia leader's urgent search for a successor to protect his family and business.

Legacy first-look poster

A dramatic first-look poster and important details about the project have been unveiled by Netflix in conjunction with the formal announcement of its next high-stakes Tamil crime thriller series, Legacy. Soon, the series will be available exclusively on the streaming platform, and it promises a riveting story about power, family, and a threatened empire.

Legacy plot

The plot centres on Periyavar, a formidable mafia family leader who is advancing in age. The official narrative details his frantic search for a successor to stave off an "inevitable siege" of his enormous dominion. All he cares about is protecting his loved ones, his illegal business, and his "Legacy."

The series features an impressive ensemble cast that includes R. Madhavan, Nimisha Sajayan, Gautham Karthik, Gulshan Deviah, and Abhishek Banerjee. Charukesh Sekar is responsible for the concept, writing, and directing.

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First-look poster

The first-look poster, or key art, sets the tone right away with its bright and blazing reds and oranges, which represent destruction and conflict. Periyavar, who is portrayed by R. Madhavan, stands forth among the ensemble as the intimidating patriarch; he has a thick, salt-and-pepper beard, fierce eyes, and a sharp streak of sacred ash on his forehead.

Beneath him, a group of pivotal figures gather, their faces revealing a blend of stress, resolve, and time pressure. A saree-clad Nimisha, Gulshan as a uniformed police officer positioned dead centre, and Gautham and Abhishek staring intently are among the other important cast members shown. The background, depicting a burnt-out or ruined townscape or village, further emphasises a world on the verge of collapse or under siege.

Director Charukesh Sekar on personal nature of the project

Legacy is really personal to creator, writer, and director Sekar, and he's tremendously thankful to the makers for the creative freedom to bring it to life. The filmmaker went on to say, "I've always been intrigued by the complexities of human relationships and emotions, and writing it against the backdrop of a gangster world made it even more fascinating. This has been a team effort in every sense, supported by a powerhouse of talent both in front of and behind the camera. We intend to deliver the big-screen immersive experience to personal devices. I'm excited for everyone to step into this world and meet these characters who mean so much to me."

Madhavan brought the unique allure of the script to life. He stated, "Ever so rarely, as an actor, you come across a story that touches and excites you from within, and when you get a story like that, you grab it with all that you have… Therefore, I’m so incredibly thrilled to be part of Legacy a series that has all the makings of becoming its own title. It’s a story that is cleverly written, with great hooks and twists that truly make it unlike anything that’s been done in the Indian OTT space. It was an absolute pleasure to work with a filmmaker like Charukesh Sekar and the incredible team at Stone Bench, who are truly pushing the envelope in Tamil cinema. Can’t wait for you all to see this, only on Netflix."

Nimisha Sajayan expresses enthusiasm for her Tamil series debut

Nimisha joined the cast and expressed her enthusiasm for her debut Tamil serial. She shared, "I’m so thrilled to announce my first Tamil series, Legacy is coming to Netflix! It’s an incredible high-octane drama filled with emotions and thrills, and the cast is absolutely brilliant. This is my second time working with Stone Bench, and they truly feel like family. I have no doubt that our amazing director Charukesh and his talented, hard-working team will deliver a series that audiences will love."

In the high-stakes world of crime, Legacy promises a compelling, character-driven story and is sure to be a big addition to Netflix's lineup of regional content.

FAQs:

Q: Who is in the cast of the Netflix series Legacy?

A: The series features a strong ensemble cast including R. Madhavan, Nimisha Sajayan, Gautham Karthik, Gulshan Deviah, and Abhishek Banerjee.

Q: Who is the director of the series Legacy?

A: Legacy is created, written, and directed by Charukesh Sekar. The series is produced by Kalyan Subramanian for Stone Bench Pvt Ltd.

Q: Is Legacy a movie or a series?

A: Legacy is an upcoming Tamil crime drama series that will stream exclusively on Netflix.

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