Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has announced the third installment of his hit franchise, Scam. This time, the focus is on the Subrata Roy saga, titled Scam 2010. Subrata Roy, the founder of the Sahara group, built a business empire spanning finance, real estate, media, and hospitality. However, his story took a dark turn in 2014 when the Supreme Court ordered his detention for failing to appear in court in a dispute with SEBI.
The prolonged legal battle saw Roy spending time in Tihar Jail before being released on parole. Tragically, Subrata Roy passed away in November 2023 at the age of 74. Hansal Mehta expressed his excitement about expanding the Scam franchise, calling it a chronicling of our times.
The announcement of Scam 2010: The Subrata Roy Saga has generated buzz among fans of the series. Sameer Nair, Managing Director of Applause Entertainment, highlighted the cultural impact of the Scam series, describing it as a pop cultural phenomenon. With Scam 2010, they aim to offer audiences an immersive journey into the life of one of the most audacious minds in Indian business history.
Created by Applause Entertainment, Scam 2010 will be available on SonyLiv. The cast for the new installment has not been revealed yet, but fans can expect another gripping and insightful portrayal of a high-profile financial scandal. Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated series.