Black Warrant, Netflix’s first Hindi series of 2025, promises to captivate audiences with its intense portrayal of life in Tihar Jail, India’s largest and most notorious prison. The show, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, who co-directed Sacred Games, the first Indian original series on Netflix that was widely applauded, will premiere on Jan 10, 2025. Black Warrant will give us a gritty look at life behind bars, exploring the lives of the prisoners and the jail staff, particularly through the eyes of Sunil Kumar Gupta, a rookie jailer played by Zahan Kapoor.
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Netflix’s Black Warrant: Vikramaditya Motwane’s Tihar Jail Drama Premieres in January 2025
Zahan Kapoor’s OTT Debut as a Rookie Jailer
Faraaz fame Zahan Kapoor makes his OTT debut with this series, Black Warrant. He plays Sunil Kumar Gupta, a naive young jailer figuring out the ways of Tihar Jail. What makes the series shine is his character’s journey, giving a no-holds-barred view into the troubles and hardship of working in one of the most notorious prisons in Asia.
The Creative Minds Behind Black Warrant
Black Warrant is created and shown by Vikramaditya Motwane along with Satyanshu Singh. The two will also co-direct the series alongside Ambiecka Pandit, Arkesh Ajay, and Rohin Raveendran Nair. The black-and-white tone of the show, which has already excited many viewers, is speculated to be a caution witnessed in Sacred Games directly, where the general will be made black behind the scenes, which will take viewers to the depths of reality. But the show will also explore the grim reality of life behind bars, as well as the deadly power struggles between prisoners and their captors.
A Star-Studded Cast
The film, Black Warrant, stars Zahan Kapoor and an impressive ensemble including Rahul Bhat, Paramvir Singh Cheema, Anurag Thakur, and Sidhant Gupta. The series stars an ensemble cast that delivers gripping performances and brings their own flavor to the story.
Black Warrant: A True Story Adapted for the Screen
A dramatized version of the non-fiction book Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer, written by former Tihar Jail superintendent Sunil Gupta and journalist-author Sunetra Choudhury. The book provides a glimpse into the lives of people incarcerated in Tihar and the experiences of the staff working there. The series is, therefore, inspired by true events and guarantees to bring us the untold stories of Tihar Jail.
Presented by Applause Entertainment and Andolan Production
The series is made under the banner of Andolan Production in association with Confluence Media, and presented by Applause Entertainment. Black Warrant, with its mix of inspirational storylines for real-life subjects, strong performances from its cast, and expert direction is poised to be one of Netflix’s most anticipated releases of 2025. The show seeks to provide a gripping, no-holds-barred portrayal of the prison system, shedding light on the multifaceted human dynamics, power plays, and societal issues that percolate through the prison system.
