Yash Raj Films (YRF) is all set to make its foray into the OTT space with the upcoming series 'The Railway Men', starring Babil Khan. The series is based on the Bhopal gas tragedy and will mark Khan's debut as a lead actor.
The Railway Men' is a historical drama that revolves around the lives of railway workers who played a crucial role in the aftermath of the Bhopal gas tragedy. The tragedy occurred on the night of December 2, 1984, when a leak of methyl isocyanate gas from the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal killed over 15,000 people and affected over 500,000.
Khan will be playing the role of one of the railway workers who worked tirelessly to rescue and evacuate people from the affected area. The series will also feature a stellar cast of actors, including R Madhavan, Divyendu Sharma, and Kay Kay Menon.
[in frame- Babil khan]
YRF's decision to enter the OTT space comes at a time when the Indian OTT market is booming. The market is expected to reach a value of US$15 billion by 2025, driven by the increasing popularity of streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar.
With 'The Railway Men', YRF is hoping to tap into the growing demand for high-quality content on OTT platforms. The series is expected to be released on YRF's own OTT platform, YRF Select, in the near future.
YRF is making its debut in the OTT space with the series 'The Railway Men'. The series is based on the Bhopal gas tragedy and will star Babil Khan as a lead actor. YRF's entry into the OTT market comes at a time when the Indian OTT market is booming. The series is expected to be released on YRF's own OTT platform, YRF Select, in the near future.
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