Prime Video unveiled the trailer of its first long-form scripted original series in Tamil, a thriller titled Suzhal – The Vortex . Written and created by the dynamic duo Pushkar and Gayatri and directed by Bramma and Anucharan.
M, the 8-episode investigative drama promises to be an intriguing and thrilling ride through events that wreak havoc in a small industrial town following the disappearance of a schoolgirl. Headlined by a prolific ensemble of actors like Kathir, Aishwarya Rajesh, Sriya Reddy along with Radhakrishnan Parthiban, the Tamil original series, Suzhal – The Vortex will premiere across multiple Indian languages including Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, and English, as well as foreign languages like French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Castilian Spanish, Latin Spanish, Arabic, and Turkish.
The series will also be available with subtitles in a number of foreign languages including Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Filipino, Finnish. Prime members in India and across 240 countries and territories worldwide will be able to watch Suzhal – The Vortex starting 17 June.
Bramma, who has directed the first four episodes of the series, said ‘It is heart-warming to finally have our labour of love reach the audiences. What we have here are some superlative performances and a gripping narrative that will keep everyone guessing through every episode.
Suzhal – The Vortex is an effort in differentiated storytelling that’s sure to strike a chord on various levels. With one dark mystery lying at core, the series manoeuvres through a rollercoaster of situations, beliefs and secrets that makes the characters, and the viewers constantly oscillate between what’s true and what’s not.
I am delighted to collaborate with Pushkar and Gayatri and share their vision of offering a spectacular viewing experience.’ Aishwarya Rajesh who is making her digital debut said, ‘As an actor, there are stories you aspire to and feel humbled to be a part of. Suzhal – The Vortex was one such experience for me.
It has been truly enriching to work with such a talented team and an amazing ensemble of actors. While the series reflects on a small-town case, the story is peppered with elements that shall appeal to an audience worldwide and keep them glued to their screens.
This has been one exciting journey and I am delighted that we have been able to deliver a story that is raw, credible, and differentiated. Suzhal – The Vortex will always be special to me not only because it’s an incredible show but also because it’s the first time I’m featuring in a digital series’.
Radhakrishnan Parthiban, who plays a pivotal character in the series said, We have lived and breathed with this story for a long time, and it really feels great to finally let the audiences be a part of a remarkable experience. Pushkar and Gayatri along with the directors Bramma and Anucharan. M have done a tremendous job of delivering a story that will remain etched in the viewers’ minds long after the credits roll.
After having spent 40 years in the industry, making my digital debut with a series such as this, with such an incredible set of co-stars and creators is absolutely invigorating. I am looking forward to the global premiere of the series across multiple languages on Amazon Prime Video.’