After winning over listeners with his songs and music, rapper, singer and songwriter King is all set to make his acting debut with an upcoming web series. Directed by Himank Gaur and produced by Vipul D. Shah and Rajesh Bahl under the banners of Optimystix Entertainment and White Guerrilla LLP, Lukkhe is expected to be a fictional musical action drama set in the heart of Punjab.
King to make his acting debut with Lukkhe
King, whose real name is Arpan Kumar Chandel, has given many superhit tracks like Maan Meri Jaan, Tu Aake Dekhle among others, which went viral on the internet. Now, the rapper is set to shine on the screen in a new avatar as an actor in the upcoming web series named Lukkhe.
Created and executive produced by Agrim Joshi and Debojit Das Purkayastha, it is an eight-episode series headlined by Raashii Khanna and King. Along with the acclaimed Indian rapper, songwriter, and singer, Lukkhe also stars Palak Tiwari and Lakshvir Singh Saran in lead roles, along with Nakul Roshan Sahdev, Kritika Bharadwaj, Shivankit Parihar, Yograj Singh, and Ayesha Raza Mishra in pivotal supporting roles. Notably, it also marks the streaming debut of Palak Tiwari. Lukkhe is set to release in over 240 countries and regions worldwide on May 8, 2026.
About Lukkhe
Lukkhe is an intense fictional musical action drama set against the pulsating backdrop of Chandigarh, where rap culture, ambition, and crime intersect. At its core, it is a gripping tale of revenge and redemption, as rival rappers MC Badnaam (King) and OG (Shivankit) are caught in a deeply personal vendetta that blurs the lines between art and animosity. It blends high-octane action, gunfights, and raw musical energy, marking an ultimately coming-of-age story shaped by pain, love, and ambition.
Nikhil Madhok, Director and Head of Originals, Prime Video, India, says, “At Prime Video, we believe in constantly raising the bar by experimenting with storytelling, whether it’s blending genres, exploring new formats, or championing unconventional narratives. Lukkhe is a strong reflection of this vision, bringing together high-octane action with pulsating rap music, while seamlessly balancing pace with emotional intensity to create a truly distinctive world. At its heart, the series is a compelling story of revenge and redemption, driven by complex characters and the choices they make. With KING and Palak Tiwari making their OTT debuts alongside a stellar ensemble cast, we are confident Lukkhe will be loved by audiences in India and across 240 countries and territories when it premieres on May 8.”
