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National Award-winning filmmaker Ram Madhvani’s upcoming series, The Waking of a Nation, has captured the attention of fans with its recently released trailer. The series stars Taaruk Raina and Nikita Dutta and promises to deliver a compelling narrative based on true events.

Makers release trailer of The Waking of a Nation

On Monday, SonyLIV unveiled an intriguing trailer for The Waking of a Nation, which centres around Taaruk Raina’s character as he seeks to uncover the truth behind the British conspiracy involved in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The trailer highlights Raina’s struggle to overcome obstacles in a quest to prove that the massacre was premeditated.

In their social media post sharing the trailer, SonyLIV wrote, “Discover the conspiracy behind the Jallianwala Bagh massacre as a nation awakens. Creator | Director Ram Madhvani presents a series inspired by true events. #TheWakingOfANation, streaming from 7th March on SonyLIV.”

Fans react

Fans took to the comments section to express their enthusiasm. One Instagram user exclaimed, “This looks amazing!!!” while another commented, “This gave me chills.” Additional reactions included “Phenomenal,” with some viewers raising questions about Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan’s film Kesari 2, which appears to explore a similar theme. One user asked, “Is Kesari 2 based on this?”

About The Waking of a Nation

Produced by Ram Madhvani and Amita Madhvani, The Waking of a Nation reexamines history through the lens of the Hunter Commission’s inquiry. The series features a talented ensemble cast, including Taaruk Raina, Nikita Dutta, Sahil Mehta, and Bhawsheel Singh Sahni. The writing team consists of Shantanu Srivastava, Shatrujeet Nath, and Ram Madhvani. Viewers can look forward to streaming the show on SonyLIV starting March 7, 2025.

Other projects on Jallianwala Bagh massacre

Interestingly, this marks the first project of the year focused on the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. In April 2025, Kesari Chapter 2 – The Untold Chapter of Jallianwala Bagh, featuring Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R Madhavan, is also set to hit theatres. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the film is inspired by the life of C. Sankaran Nair, a prominent lawyer and former President of the Indian National Congress.

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