Ajay Devgn to make his OTT debut with Hindi remake of Idris Elba’s Luther?

Idris Elba’s Luther is one of the most loved British TV series. It went off air in 2019 and looks like Ajay Devgn will bring it back with the Hindi remake which will mark his OTT debut. Yes, if the latest buzz is to be believed then Ajay will be seen in the web series that will be based on Luther. The TV series was based on the life of John Luther who is a passionate detective but he ends up befriending a psychopath and murderer. He could not arrest the murderer due to lack of evidence so they end up solving cases together.

According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, talking about the Hindi remake a source revealed, “Yes, Ajay will be making his OTT debut with the Luther remake that is jointly being produced by BBC India and Applause Entertainment. Once ready the show will be aired on Disney+ Hotstar, and an official announcement of the show will happen sometime next week.”

 

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Talking further about the remake the source added, “The original is a psychological crime thriller with Idris Elba playing the lead. Given the seriousness and gravitas needed for the role, Ajay was the perfect fit for the remake. Besides Devgn, the remake will also feature a prominent female lead much like the original, and buzz is that Ileana D’Cruz has been approached for the said role.”

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