Hrithik Roshan turns producer as streaming thriller Storm goes on floors
While fans eagerly await Hrithik Roshan’s next acting outing, the superstar has shifted his focus behind the camera. Hrithik’s production debut under the HRX banner — tentatively titled Storm — has officially gone on floors, industry sources tell Mid-Day, sparking fresh excitement about the project.
Production moves at a brisk pace
Shooting for Storm is reportedly in full swing under a largely start-to-end schedule. Director, writer and creator Ajitpal Singh is leading the shoot and the team is aiming to wrap principal photography by February. The tight timeline suggests a well-planned shoot designed to keep momentum and focus.
A source involved with the project said Hrithik was closely involved during scripting and pre-production and exchanged ideas regularly with Ajitpal. That creative collaboration, the source added, helped shape the show’s tone — one that promises a blend of style, substance and sensitivity.
What Storm promises
Announced by Prime Video in October last year, Storm is billed as a high-stakes drama set in the heart of Mumbai. The narrative explores ambition, secrets and survival, centring on powerful women who must navigate intense, pressure-filled situations. The premise leans into suspense and emotional stakes, a combination designed to appeal to audiences who enjoy character-driven thrillers.
The series is written by Ajitpal Singh along with François Lunel and Swati Das, suggesting a collaborative writing approach aimed at tight plotting and strong character arcs.
Cast and crew highlights
- Parvathy Thiruvothu — leading the ensemble
- Alaya F — a prominent name from the new-generation crop
- Srishti Shrivastava and Rrama Sharma — part of the core cast
- Saba Azad — Hrithik’s partner also plays a key role
The show is produced by Hrithik and Eshaan Roshan under HRX Films, a division of FilmKraft Productions. Ajitpal Singh serves multiple roles as creator, writer and director, which points to a unified creative vision for the series.
Hrithik’s move behind the camera
For Hrithik, producing Storm is a significant step into premium streaming content. Sources say he was particularly impressed by Ajitpal’s earlier work, Tabbar (2021), and trusted Singh to bring a distinct flavour to this genre. The actor-producer’s involvement from scripting through pre-production signals a hands-on approach rather than a headline-only association.
Where this fits in Hrithik’s career
On screen, Hrithik last appeared in War 2, continuing his streak of large-scale action films. He is also expected to make an intense cameo in the upcoming spy thriller Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, which is part of YRF’s growing spy universe. Meanwhile, Storm positions him in a different creative role — shaping content for the streaming era.
What to expect and when
With production actively rolling and a focused schedule, viewers can expect a tightly made series aimed at India’s premium streaming audience. The emphasis on strong female leads, high-stakes storytelling and a Mumbai setting gives Storm a contemporary edge. If the makers keep to their timeline, the series could be one of the noteworthy homegrown thrillers to watch out for in the near future.
As filming progresses, more details about the release plan, trailers and episodic structure are likely to follow — and with Hrithik backing the project, expectations for a polished, high-quality series are running high.
