Celebrated filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker is set to direct Temple Raiders, a four‑part drama‑led documentary series that delves into the global networks behind the theft and trafficking of India’s sacred temple artefacts. Known for his historical epics, Gowariker brings his cinematic vision to a subject that blends investigative storytelling with cultural preservation, promising a gripping narrative that is both informative and emotionally resonant.
The project is produced by Tudip Entertainment and Riverland Entertainment, in association with Ashutosh Gowariker Productions. The production team includes Dipti Agrawal, Tushar Apshankar, Jaishree Khanna, and Raghav Khanna, ensuring a strong collaborative effort. Their combined expertise aims to balance authenticity with compelling drama, making the series accessible to both Indian and global audiences.
Adding further weight to the project, Priyanka Chaudhari joins as co‑producer alongside Gowariker. Her involvement underscores the scale and ambition of Temple Raiders, which seeks to highlight not only the criminal networks behind artefact smuggling but also the cultural loss suffered by communities whose heritage is stolen.
At the creative helm is Raghav Khanna, who serves as the writer, creator, and showrunner. His vision anchors the series, weaving together investigative detail with dramatic storytelling. Khanna’s role ensures that the narrative remains cohesive across its four parts, blending documentary realism with dramatized sequences that bring the stories to life.
With its unique blend of fact and drama, Temple Raiders is poised to be a landmark series in India’s OTT space. By spotlighting the theft of temple artefacts and the international black market that thrives on them, the series not only entertains but also raises awareness about cultural preservation. For Gowariker, Khanna, and the entire team, this collaboration represents a bold step into a genre that combines cinematic flair with social responsibility.
