Netflix to drop original tamil thriller on October 2

The series revolves around a female game developer’s relentless pursuit to unmask cyberattackers, exposing secrets, fractured loyalties, and digital-age vulnerabilities.

The Game: You Never Play Alone poster / Netflix

Netflix is set to premiere its first Tamil original series of the year, The Game: You Never Play Alone, on October 2.

Directed by Rajesh M. Selva, the Applause Entertainment production stars Shraddha Srinath and Santhosh Prathap in lead roles, supported by Chandini, Syama Harini, Bala Hasan, Subash Selvam, Viviya Santh, Dheeraj, and Hema.

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Billed as a high-stakes character-driven thriller, the series explores the dangers of a hyper-connected world where secrets are currency and identities shift behind digital masks. The story follows a determined female game developer who sets out to track down the perpetrators of a coordinated cyberattack against her, blurring the line between reality and deception.

Monika Shergill, vice president of content at Netflix India, described the show as both “fresh and relevant,” noting that it addresses themes of trust, power, and the hidden costs of digital life. “Our partnership with Applause Entertainment has delivered remarkable titles like Black Warrant, and we’re thrilled to join forces with them for our South slate. Backed by Rajesh M. Selva’s vision, this series tackles themes that are both timely and deeply resonant to the realities of contemporary digital life,” Shergill said.

Sameer Nair, managing director of Applause Entertainment, emphasized the series’ resonance in today’s digital age. “The Game is a timely story that captures the realities of our digital age, where every choice can alter the course of relationships. It blends strong storytelling with Rajesh Selva’s distinctive directorial vision, creating a series that is both engaging and thought-provoking,” he said.

For director Rajesh M. Selva, The Game goes beyond thrills to reflect contemporary vulnerabilities. “At its core, it’s a story about people, their choices, vulnerabilities, and the fragile line between truth and deception. Collaborating with Netflix and Applause Entertainment gave us the freedom to push creative boundaries, and I can’t wait for audiences to not just watch The Game, but to step into its world and feel its pulse,” Selva said.

Blending mystery, family conflict, and the quiet ache of hidden truths, the series promises to pull viewers into a world where no one truly plays alone.

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