The buzz is that Raj & DK’s much anticipated ambitious fantasy drama will be led by the Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani star but it is now we have confirmation.
Last Updated: 03.57 PM, Jan 31, 2025
Even without The Family Man in their résumé, Raj & DK have been reshaping the Indian streaming space, delivering unique content year after year. While fans await the third season of the Manoj Bajpayee-led show, the creators are also behind Netflix’s ambitious and highly anticipated series, Rakt Brahmand, directed by Tumbbad fame Rahi Anil Barve. Buzz around the show has been intense, with rumors linking Aditya Roy Kapur as the lead. However, there was no confirmation—until now. Karan Johar’s Dharma Cornerstone Agency (DCA) has officially announced Aditya as the lead in Raj & DK’s fantasy drama.
Aditya Roy Kapur will headline the Raj & DK-backed show. Spe aking about the casting, the filmmakers said in a post on DCA’s official Instagram handle, “At the heart of Rakt Brahmand is a character that demands strength, intensity, and a bit of wackiness, and Aditya brings all of that as the lead. He has been training very hard to meet the demands of the character. Our goal with this show is to create a world that is both original and evocative of the fantastical tales we grew up hearing.”
Meanwhile, the post was captioned, “Streaming vets Raj & DK—the geniuses behind The Family Man, Guns & Gulaabs, and Farzi—announce DCA exclusive talent @adityaroykapur as the leading man of their most ambitious show yet, Rakt Brahmand. This epic action fantasy series will drop on Netflix! #DCASquad.”
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Aditya Roy Kapur, who is headlining Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom, has reportedly undergone three months of rigorous training in sword fighting, weaponry, horse riding, archery, and other combat techniques. The show, touted as an action fantasy drama, also features Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Ali Fazal in key roles.
According to recent reports, Raj & DK have completed the first schedule of shooting in Mumbai. However, plot details remain under wraps, with the recently revealed poster featuring only a crown, giving little away. Touted as one of the biggest and most ambitious Indian streaming projects, Rakt Brahmand has already generated significant excitement.
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