The Revolutionaries (TV series)
Upcoming Indian period drama television series
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The Revolutionaries is an upcoming Indian period drama streaming television series directed by Nikkhil Advani and set to premiere in 2026 on Amazon Prime Video. The series is based on the non-fiction book Revolutionaries: The Other Story Of How India Won Its Freedom by Sanjeev Sanyal,[2] and explores the lives of young Indian freedom fighters who believed armed resistance was essential to ending British colonial rule.
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- Jason Shah
- Pratik Motwani
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| Genre | Period drama Historical |
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| Directed by | Nikkhil Advani |
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| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | TBA |
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| Production locations | Mumbai, Amritsar, Varanasi, Dehradun |
| Production company | Emmay Entertainment |
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| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
Premise
Set during the Indian independence movement, the series follows a group of young revolutionaries who engage in armed resistance against British colonial rule. It explores their motivations, actions, and the historical context of their involvement, presenting a dramatized account of their role in the broader struggle for India's independence.[3][4]
Cast
Production
The Revolutionaries is directed by Nikkhil Advani and produced by Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani. Casting for the series is overseen by Kavish Sinha. Filming is taking place across multiple locations in India, including Mumbai, Amritsar, Varanasi, and Dehradun.[11][12][13]
The production design is led by Surabhi Verma, with costume design by Sakshi Goel. The art department includes Ankit Gupta, Rohit Nalawade, and Jainil Sachde. Gaffer Imsajidshaikh is credited with lighting. Parag Chadha contributed to casting for secondary and tertiary roles.[14][15]
Release
The series is scheduled for release in 2026 and is expected to be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. According to a press release, it will be accessible in over 240 countries and territories.[16]