Is that really Bhuvan Bam? The actor is unrecognizable in 'The Revolutionaries' first look

As part of its Prime Day celebration, Prime Video introduced the first visuals of its upcoming historical series The Revolutionaries. Currently in production, the period drama is being helmed by director Nikkhil Advani and backed by producers Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani under Emmay Entertainment. The series draws inspiration from Sanjeev Sanyal’s book that explores less-discussed figures from India’s struggle for independence.

Set against the backdrop of colonial resistance, the series will trace the journey of youth-led uprisings and radical defiance against British rule. A cast including Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta, Gurfateh Pirzada, and Jason Shah is at the forefront of the narrative, which aims to revisit the ideological and tactical path taken by a group of revolutionaries who didn’t adhere to passive resistance.

The series, which is being filmed across various Indian cities like Mumbai, Varanasi, and Amritsar, is slated for a 2026 release. It is Prime Video’s latest attempt at exploring local stories with global relevance.

Nikhil Madhok of Prime Video noted that revisiting chapters that often remain on the sidelines of mainstream historical accounts is a significant step for the platform. He described the show as a meaningful project that they hope will offer a different lens into India’s road to freedom.

Director Nikkhil Advani, who is reuniting with the streamer for this series, shared that working on The Revolutionaries has been personally illuminating. He credited the book for enabling a fresh perspective on India's pre-independence era and emphasized the production team’s commitment to delivering a grounded portrayal of events.

With filming still underway, the makers are positioning the show as both a character-driven drama and a larger chronicle of forgotten voices. The intent is to offer an immersive experience rooted in fact while appealing to a contemporary audience familiar with global period storytelling.

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