Mumbai/Hyderabad: Filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor will direct a biographical series on Satyam Computers’ tainted founder Ramalinga Raju, Applause Entertainment said.
The Double Life of Ramalinga Raju
The bilingual show, which will debut on video streamer SonyLIV, is based on Kingshuk Nag’s book The Double Life of Ramalinga Raju, the production house said.
Scam 1992-The Harshad Mehta Story
Applause Entertainment is the studio behind critically acclaimed series such as Scam 1992-The Harshad Mehta Story and Criminal Justice-Behind Closed Doors.
Nag’s book, published in 2009, chronicles the story of Raju’s unbridled ambition and focuses on his endeavour to make Satyam Computer Services the most successful IT firm in India, eventually leading to its collapse.
Sameer Nair, CEO of Applause Entertainment, said audiences are “intrigued by biopics” that are always a fascinating watch.
City of Dreams
“Also, many have seen this story unfold. Thus, to be able to get an insider view is definitely an exciting prospect for viewers. We believe the adaptation of Nag’s book will certainly make for a compelling watch,” he said.
Nair said Applause is excited to work with Kukunoor, known for movies such as Rockford, Iqbal and Dor, once again after the success of the Hotstar show City of Dreams.
“We are pleased to once again collaborate with director Nagesh Kukunoor, who will helm this project. An engineer-turned-filmmaker who hails from the very land this story comes from, Nagesh is uniquely positioned to understand the nuances and direct this series,” he added.
‘Visionary project’
Kukunoor said he is excited to work on the series adaptation of the Nag’s book as he found it to be an “interesting read”.
“I am delighted to be a part of this visionary project. It has been a wonderful experience collaborating with Applause for City of Dreams and look forward to embark on a new journey—this time with a riveting biopic thriller,” the filmmaker added.
The show is currently under development and will go on the floors soon.
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