Alia Bhatt has joined as the executive producer for the upcoming Amazon Original crime series Poacher, written and directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Richie Mehta, the streaming platform announced on Tuesday.

“Beneath the silence, the forest reveals a deadly conspiracy... and the hunt for the Poacher begins! Alia Bhatt comes on board as #ExecutiveProducer on #PoacherOnPrime, a new Amazon Original Crime series,” the streaming platform wrote on Instagram alongside a poster of the web series.

An investigative crime series based on true events, Poacher unearths the largest ivory smuggling racket in Indian history. The upcoming series features an ensemble cast of Nimisha Bhattacharya, Roshan Mathew and Dibyendu Bhattacharya in lead roles.

“Being part of this incredibly significant project is an honor, for both me and the entire team at Eternal Sunshine Productions. The impact of Poacher was deeply personal, and Richie’s portrayal of the urgent issue of wildlife crime resonated strongly with me and the team,” said Alia in a statement.

“The storytelling genuinely moved me, especially knowing it's based on true events, that sheds light on brutal crimes occurring in our forests. I am confident that Poacher will serve as an eye-opener, delivering a powerful message to be more compassionate and considerate towards all living beings. It's a call to embrace coexistence and I am genuinely thrilled to be collaborating with Richie, QC and Prime Video and to contribute to this narrative,” she added.

Alia has previously worked with Roshan Mathew in the Netflix film Darlings, which was also her maiden production venture.

Produced by QC Entertainment in association with Suitable Pictures, Poor Man’s Productions and Eternal Sunshine Productions, Poacher is set to premiere on Prime Video in India and across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on February 23 in Malayalam, Hindi and English.