Black Warrant announcement: Vikramaditya Motwane's riveting prison drama unveils Tihar Jail's untold stories

A novice jailer uncovers the secret tragedies and moral difficulties within the lofty walls of Asia's largest prison, Tihar Jail. Vikramaditya Motwane returns to long-form storytelling on Netflix with Black Warrant, a first-of-its-kind prison drama. Applause Entertainment, an Andolan Production in partnership with Confluence Media, presents the series based on the dramatized book Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer by Sunil Gupta and Sunetra Choudhury.

Setting and storyline

Black Warrant takes place in the 1980s and is based on true events. It follows Sunil Gupta, a rookie jailer at Tihar Jail, as he faces the cruel realities, high-profile cases, and intricate political relationships within the prison.

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Vikramaditya Motwane's perspective

Vikramaditya Motwane believes that Black Warrant is an incredibly real, emotional, and visceral book that demands a cinematic adaptation. Thanks to partners who have encouraged him and the crew to convey this tale properly—Netflix, Applause Entertainment, and Confluence—they have had an amazing experience working together.

Black Warrant delves into the untold contemporary history of Tihar Jail—a world rarely explored with such depth and authenticity, Sameer Nair, managing director of Applause Entertainment, exclaimed with enthusiasm. Working with a visionary like Vikramaditya Motwane has added depth and realism to the plot through their fresh viewpoint. Through their partnership with Netflix, they can bring this profound and moving story to a worldwide audience, providing an exclusive look into an underground realm that makes an impression.

Netflix India's enthusiasm

The Series Head of Netflix India, Tanya Bami, expressed her excitement about launching a new series in 2025 that would truly embody the signature Netflix style, meaning something new and different. Their group is obsessed with true crime. Vikramaditya Motawane, the man behind their first series, Sacred Games, is also responsible for this groundbreaking series. Working with Vikram, Applause, Andolan, and Confluence Media on Black Warrant is a fulfilling experience, and they are thrilled to re-establish their partnership. The criminal drama Black Warrant is groundbreaking, and Vikram expertly puts the story's tone and narration to life, capturing all of its firsts with style. This is the country's first prison play, an unforgettable tale based on the life of India's longest-tenured jailer.

Black Warrant, to be available on Netflix, delves into the stories of Tihar through the eyes of one of India's longest-serving jailers.

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