‘Poacher’: Alia Bhatt joins as executive producer for series, helmed by ‘Delhi Crime’ director

Prime Video India revealed on Tuesday that Alia Bhatt has joined as the executive producer for the crime series ‘Poacher.’ Directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Richie Mehta, the show features Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya in pivotal roles.

‘Poacher’ will be streaming on Prime Video from February 23.

Sharing the news on social media, the official Prime Video account wrote, ‘Beneath the silence, the forest reveals a deadly conspiracy... and the hunt for the Poacher begins! Alia Bhatt comes on board as #ExecutiveProducer on #PoacherOnPrime, a new Amazon Original Crime series, Feb 23.’

About Poacher

‘Poacher’ is an investigative crime series inspired by real events, delving into the problem of ivory poaching in India. Combining environmental conservation with entertainment, the web series sheds light on the issue of illegal poaching. Richie serves as the creator, writer, and director of the series, which will be available in Malayalam, Hindi, and English.

Alia about Poacher

Alia, who made her debut as a producer with the 2022 Netflix India film ‘Darlings’, is thrilled to be part of the project.

She said, ‘Being part of this incredibly significant project is an honor, for both me and the entire team at Eternal Sunshine Productions. The impact of Poacher was deeply personal, and Richie’s portrayal of the urgent issue of wildlife crime resonated strongly with me and the team.’

She added that she was moved by the issue. ‘The storytelling genuinely moved me, especially knowing it's based on true events, that shed light on brutal crimes occurring in our forests. I am confident Poacher will serve as an eye-opener, delivering a powerful message to be more compassionate and considerate towards all living beings. It's a call to embrace coexistence and I am genuinely thrilled to contribute to this narrative,’ Alia said.

QC principals Edward H Hamm Jr Raymond Mansfield and Sean McKittrick said, ‘Alia coming on board Poacher is truly a dream come true. In addition to being a world-class actor, she has proven to be a selfless philanthropist channelling her well-respected and earned celebrity status for championing positive causes. Her involvement in this series helps raise awareness for the important issues the show addresses.’

Rest of the team

‘Poacher’ boasts a talented team, including DOP Johan Aidt, composer Andrew Lockington, and editor Beverly Mills. The series is produced by QC Entertainment, in collaboration with Suitable Pictures, Poor Man’s Productions, and Eternal Sunshine Productions. Alan McAlex, known for his work on "A Suitable Boy," serves as producer for Suitable Pictures.

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