Alia Bhatt excited as executive producer for crime drama 'Poacher'

• 'Poacher' trailer unveiled, shedding light on ivory poaching in Kerala
• Alia Bhatt excited as executive producer, praises cast's performances
• Richie Mehta shares inspiration behind the series; 'Poacher' set for Amazon Prime release on February 23

At a Mumbai event, the makers of 'Poacher' unveiled the gripping trailer of the crime drama miniseries, starring Nimisha Sajayan, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, and Roshan Mathew. Directed by Emmy Award-winner Richie Mehta, the series explores the dark world of ivory poaching in Kerala, India. Alia Bhatt, serving as an executive producer, expressed her enthusiasm for the project during the event. The trailer provides a glimpse into the relentless efforts of forest crime fighters, police officials, and good Samaritans to expose the largest ivory poaching racket in Indian history.

Richie Mehta, sharing the genesis of the investigative thriller, revealed that the idea stemmed from footage of an ivory raid he received during a documentary shoot in 2015. Alia, deeply moved by the series based on true events, commended the cast, highlighting Nimisha's outstanding performance and praising Roshan and Dibyendu for their roles. The actress, gushing about the impact of 'Poacher,' emphasized her desire to be part of stories that leave a lasting impression and spark conversations. The series is set to release on February 23 on Amazon Prime Video.