In the bustling metropolis of Mumbai, the creators of the forthcoming criminal saga, Poacher, unveiled its official trailer on Thursday. Prime Video, the esteemed OTT platform, took to Instagram to share the preview with the caption, “an unfolding narrative of one of the most formidable criminal enterprises in India! #PoacherOnPrime, a novel Amazon Original Crime series set to premiere on Feb 23. Witness the trailer now!” Poacher is poised to grace the screens of Amazon Prime Video starting February 23, 2024, presenting itself in English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.
This intricately crafted series is brought to life by the Oscar-winning production house QC Entertainment, under the creative genius of Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Richie Mehta, with Alia Bhatt assuming the role of Executive Producer. The trailer peels back the layers, offering a poignant glimpse into the harsh reality of the relentless and heart-wrenching slaughter of elephants.
The narrative unfolds through the lens of a diverse coalition of guardians of the wild, including forest crime combatants, law enforcement personnel, and benevolent individuals. They embark on an unyielding mission to expose the expansive ivory poaching syndicate etched in the annals of Indian history. Yet, the paramount question lingers – will the silent sufferers of these nefarious deeds, the defenseless elephants, find the justice that is rightfully theirs? This inquiry echoes profoundly within the essence of this contemplative crime series. Rooted in actual events, Poacher deftly illuminates the repercussions of human deeds propelled by personal avarice and rapacity, underscoring the potential threats and peril faced by these remarkable species.
In discussing the series, the Executive Producer Alia Bhatt expressed in a statement, “Involvement in this endeavor fills me with immense pride, for myself and our entire Eternal team. Poacher serves as a resounding call to confront the weighty and heartrending issue of animal poaching and the illicit wildlife trade. I trust that Richie’s masterful storytelling will impel all to advocate for the urgent cause of wildlife preservation and inspire us to foster harmony with every sentient being. I am elated to have formed alliances with QC Entertainment and Prime Video to unveil this narrative to the global audience.”
