Ajay Devgn starrer Rudra-The Edge Of Darkness is winning audiences’ hearts and if you’re a thriller fanatic, here are five reasons to watch the show exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar

The country’s favourite on-screen supercop, actor Ajay Devgn is back. Making his digital series debut with Disney+ Hotstar’s Rudra - The Edge of Darkness, the actor’s sombre, smouldering cop avatar has been widely applauded by fans and critics alike.

Helmed by ace director Rajesh Mapuskar, this riveting psychological crime drama, recorded the highest day one viewership for any drama on the platform and has been trending at the number one spot since its release on March 4.

An Indian rendition of the iconic, globally successful British series – Luther, the show features a stellar cast that also includes Raashi Khanna, Esha Deol, Atul Kulkarni, Ashwini Kalsekar, Tarun Gahlot, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Satyadeep Misra in pivotal roles. With a pulse-pounding narrative, unexpected twists and conflicts, Rudra - The Edge of Darkness is set to take viewers on a journey into the dark oceanic depths of criminal minds. So, if you are a thriller fan, here are five reasons why the show is an absolute must-watch:

Drives an Intellectual Rush of Participating in the Edge-of-the-seat Thriller

Packed with fast-paced action sequences and peculiar forms of crime, Rudra - The Edge of Darkness delves into the psyche of a highly intelligent criminal detective who solves the murkiest crimes. It will be worth waiting for this one if you are a fan of Devgn in his cop avatars.

New Episode, New Crime

With an intense investigation of criminal masterminds and a grey hero living in the dark to discover the truth, each episode in the series features a new threat, a new convoluted mystery and a new crime to solve with darker, suspense-packed visuals.

Witness Mumbai like never before A

Mounted on a mammoth production scale, Rudra - The Edge of Darkness was shot across 70 iconic locales of Mumbai. In the series, Mumbai, the metropolis goes beyond being a mere backdrop for our hero’s vigilante actions. It has been exposed in a way like never before.

Digital Series Debut by Ajay Devgn and Raashi Khanna

The series marks the digital series debuts of Ajay Devgn and Raashi Khanna in crucial roles.

While Ajay Devgn plays the role of ACP Rudra Veer Singh, a sombre, smouldering cop undergoing tempestuous personal tides along with hunting down criminals in each episode, Raashi Khanna’s performance as Aaliya Choksi, a psychopath is worth a watch.

In the series, Aaliya shares a peculiar friendship with Rudra and their interaction gives the series a rush and a set-up that can only get more interesting in future seasons.

A Successful Adaptation

Rudra-The Edge Of Darkness has been adapted from the successful British series Luther. A story that masterfully blends crime, mystery and fate.

The Bollywood potboiler trappings of the show see its characters carry unique individualities and backgrounds, adding to the raw eclectic feel of the series.

While it is a homegrown show, the show's creative process has been executed in a way that makes the show different from other crime thrillers.

Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios India, Rudra - The Edge of Darkness promises a high-octane crime thriller with a gripping story~