Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani has joined palms with Disney+ Hotstar to launch his magnum opus, The Empire. Styled like Game of Thrones, the interval drama will hint the origins of a dynasty, and produce alive the life story of a warrior, adventurer, survivor, and king. On Friday, the teaser of the present was launched, giving a glimpse of the saga.
The quick video opens with visuals of an empire, with a king preparing for battle. The voice-over, in a royal tone states, “Paigam bhijwa dijiye sabko, hum aarahe hai (Send out the message to everyone, we are coming).” An enormous battle scene can be showcased because the visible reads, ‘An epic saga coming soon’.
Apart from GOT, The Empire’s teaser will even remind followers of Padmaavat, particularly Ranveer Singh’s Khilji as one of many characters dons an analogous lengthy fur coat. A feminine, presumably a princess, carrying a sword, additionally provides one Deepika Padukone’s Mastaani feels.
As per the makers, The Empire goes to be one of many grandest reveals ever created in India, and guarantees an impressive visible spectacle mounted on a scale not seen on the digital world.
The present has been helmed by Mitakshara Kumar, who has earlier directed quick movies like Kaash, Katputliwala and Me- By Myself. It comes as no shock that she has been credited because the affiliate director on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat and Bajirao Mastani. Mitakshara additionally has been an assistant director in movies like Bluffmaster, Bas Ek Pal, Youngistaan, amongst just a few others.
Showrunner Nikkhil Advani in an announcement mentioned that it has been an enormous problem but in addition a large honor for him to place up the present. “Bringing alive a visually stunning world with a solid story narrative was the main aim for me, Mitakshara Kumar our director and everyone at Emmay Entertainment. Right from the story to the star-cast and high production value – our ambition was to create a show that is larger than life; one that leaves a lasting impression on viewers,” he mentioned including that partnering with the streaming platform made it potential to convey this visible spectacle to life.
Produced by Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani, Emmay Entertainment, The Empire will stream quickly on Disney+ Hotstar.