Filmmaker Vipul Amrutlal Shah is set to take his "Commando" movie franchise forward with a series on Disney+ Hotstar, the makers said Monday.

The upcoming action-thriller show will be fronted by newcomer Prem in the lead role, according to a press release.

Shah, who serves as creator, director and producer on the series", said "Commando" is the story of a visionary hero and his journey of bravery, patriotism and brotherhood.

"A power-packed action and drama, 'Commando' is sure to grip the audiences. Roping in Prem to essay the role of the ultimate Commando was an incredible journey we embarked upon. He is extremely talented and slips into the character with ease. Moreover, collaborating with Disney+ Hotstar once again was a great experience," Shah said in a statement.

Adah Sharma, Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Shreya Singh Chaudhry, Amit Tigmanshu Dhulia, Sial, Mukesh Chhabra and Ishteyak Khan also round out the cast of the series, produced by Sunshine Pictures Pvt Ltd.

Originally headlined by Vidyut Jammwal, the first film in the "Commando: A One Man Army" franchise was released in 2013. It was followed by two sequels, "Commando 2: The Black Money Trail" and "Commando 3", which hit the screens in 2017 and 2019, respectively.

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