Mumbai: Hindi GEC Sony SAB has announced a new fiction show called “Dharm Yoddha Garud.” The mythological drama will air every Monday to Saturday at 7 p.m from 14 March.
The show is created using state-of-the-art technology and VFX by Illusion Reality Studioz and with real-time virtual production technique – Ultimatte, which is used for the first time on Indian television, said the channel.
"Dharm Yoddha Garud" begins on the premise of Garud’s birth, who despite being born as a bird-human with incredible strength and powers to the great sage Rishi Kashyap and Vinta is compelled to obey the orders of his cunning aunt Kadru and his stepbrothers including Kaaliya and the 1000 snakes. The stellar cast features Faisal Khan in the lead along with Ankit Raaj, Parul Chauhan, Toral Rasputra, Hrishikesh Pandey, Vishal Karwal, Amit Bhanushali and more in pivotal roles.
“We are delighted beyond words to present a magnum opus like ‘Dharm Yoddha Garud’ on Sony SAB,” said Sony SAB business head Neeraj Vyas. “The show narrates a never before heard or seen mythological saga of courage, dedication and mother-son bonding. Introducing state-of-the-art technology and visual effects for the first time on Indian television, we have created a visual experience that shall leave audiences in awe. ‘Dharm Yoddha Garud’ is a credible value add to our ever expanding and diverse portfolio and we hope the audience responds positively to this unseen chapter of Indian mythology.”
“It can’t get bigger than this for us! ‘Dharm Yoddha Garud’ is an epic in all aspects,” said producer Abhimanyu Singh. “Apart from showcasing the untold story of this extraordinary character, we have put together a magnanimous technological marvel on Indian television. We are thrilled beyond words to finally bring this saga of a warrior God on screens. Garud’s tale of dedication, strength, bravery, and honor gets magnified ten-fold on-screen with the winning combination of some spectacular virtual production techniques, VFX and hi-tech graphics which Indian audiences will witness for the first time on television.”
