Jun 15, 2026 8:30pm IST
After ‘Black Warrant’, Rahul Bhat Reunites with Netflix India for Ambitious Heist Thriller Series (EXCLUSIVE)
Following his exceptional performance as DSP Rajesh Tomar in Vikramaditya Motwane's critically-acclaimed “Black Warrant”, Rahul Bhat is teaming up with Netflix India for another high-profile project. Variety India has exclusively learned that Bhat will star in the streamer's upcoming heist series, directed by “Jamtara: Sabka Number Ayega” filmmaker Soumendra Padhi.
Known for his intense, nuanced performances and commanding screen presence in projects such as “Ugly”, “Kennedy” and “Black Warrant”, Bhat will star alongside an ensemble cast in what is being described as an ambitious, large-scale heist thriller. Bhat is said to be playing one of his most challenging characters of his career. He recently finished shooting for the show.
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Speaking about wrapping the shoot, Bhat said, "This is a giant project, the kind Netflix brings to life once in a while and the world stops to watch. My part is wrapped, and I am beyond excited to finally show this to a global audience. It's a heist series unlike anything Indian cinema has attempted , full of strategy, tension, and moments that will genuinely knock you sideways."
The yet-untitled Netflix series further strengthens his upcoming solid line-up ahead. The actor will next feature alongside Dia Mirza in a romantic drama, directed by Kanwal Sethi, followed by Madhur Bhandarkar’s “The Wives” where he stars alongside Mouni Roy. Several further projects remain unannounced, with more to be revealed in the months ahead.
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