Prime Video Sets September 11 Premiere for Nikkhil Advani’s Series The Revolutionaries
Streaming platform Prime Video has officially scheduled the worldwide release of its upcoming Hindi Original historical drama series, The Revolutionaries, for September 11, 2026. Created and directed by filmmaker Nikkhil Advani, the period production dramatises the lives and actions of four prominent figures in India’s pre-independence armed resistance movement.
What Happened
Prime Video and production house Emmay Entertainment announced that The Revolutionaries will premiere globally in autumn 2026. The series is an adaptation of author Sanjeev Sanyal’s bestselling historical book, Revolutionaries: The Other Story Of How India Won Its Freedom. The screen adaptation has been penned by a writing room comprising Sanyuktha Chawla Shaikh, Akshita Wadhwana, Shobhit Narang, and Rutvi Mehta, with Madhu Bhojwani and Monisha Advani serving as producers under the Emmay Entertainment banner.
The narrative centres on four freedom fighters who opted for armed resistance against the British Empire: Rash Behari Bose, Sachindra Nath Sanyal, Pratibha Lahiri, and Bagha Jatin. Bhuvan Bam has been cast as Rash Behari Bose, Rohit Saraf portrays Sachindra Nath Sanyal, Pratibha Ranta plays Pratibha Lahiri, and Gurfateh Pirzada appears as Bagha Jatin. The ensemble cast also includes Jason Shah, Paoli Dam, and Tota Roy Chowdhury in key roles.
Key Highlights
- Premiere Date: The series will debut worldwide on September 11, 2026, across India and over 240 countries and territories.
- Source Material: Adapted from Sanjeev Sanyal’s book, Revolutionaries: The Other Story Of How India Won Its Freedom.
- Creative Team: Created and directed by Nikkhil Advani; written by Sanyuktha Chawla Shaikh, Akshita Wadhwana, Shobhit Narang, and Rutvi Mehta; produced by Emmay Entertainment.
- Lead Cast: Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta, and Gurfateh Pirzada portray real-life historical figures of the independence struggle.
- Language Availability: The show will stream in its original Hindi language alongside dubbed audio in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Bengali, accompanied by English and international subtitles.
Why This Matters
According to the makers, the series is designed as a character-driven action drama highlighting lesser-known dimensions of India’s freedom struggle. Creator Nikkhil Advani noted that the project provided an opportunity to focus on historical figures who mobilised armed opposition against colonial rule, exploring themes of sacrifice, ideological choices, betrayal, and friendship. Nikhil Madhok, Director and Head of SVOD Originals at Prime Video India, described the series as an exploration of courage and sacrifice that reflects key historical events from pre-independence India.
What to Watch Next
The series is scheduled to launch on Prime Video on September 11, 2026. The platform plans to release the show simultaneously across India and international regions, featuring multiple Indian-language audio dubs and global subtitles.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will The Revolutionaries release on Prime Video?
The series is scheduled for a worldwide digital premiere on September 11, 2026.
Who is directing and producing the series?
The series is created and directed by Nikkhil Advani and produced by Madhu Bhojwani and Monisha Advani through Emmay Entertainment.
What is the source material for The Revolutionaries?
The series is based on Sanjeev Sanyal’s book titled Revolutionaries: The Other Story Of How India Won Its Freedom.
Who are the main cast members and the characters they portray?
The primary cast features Bhuvan Bam as Rash Behari Bose, Rohit Saraf as Sachindra Nath Sanyal, Pratibha Ranta as Pratibha Lahiri, and Gurfateh Pirzada as Bagha Jatin, with Jason Shah, Paoli Dam, and Tota Roy Chowdhury in supporting roles.
In which languages will the show be available?
The series will be presented in Hindi, along with dubbed versions in Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu, complemented by English and other international language subtitles.
Source: Information shared via Prime Video India and Emmay Entertainment official announcements.