MS Dhoni Unveils First Look from Graphic Novel, Atharva – The Origin
New Delhi: The former captain of the Indian cricket team, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, unveiled the first look from a graphic novel titled, Atharva-The Origin on Wednesday, February 02, 2022.
Dhoni donned the avatar of a rugged warrior-leader in the graphic novel. Sharing the motion poster of the sci-fi fantasy novel on his Facebook page, Dhoni said, “Happy to launch the first look of the new-age graphic novel, Atharva.” The motion poster showcases an erstwhile Indian superhero, Dhoni battling an army of demonic creatures.
Atharva – The Origin is a sci-fi graphic novel series written by Ramesh Thamilmani, headed by MVM Vel Mohan, and produced by Vincent Adiakalaraj and Ashok Manor. The project is backed by Virzu Studios, in association with MIDAS Deals Pvt. Ltd.
Author Ramesh Thamilmani shared, “I am excited and happy to have MS Dhoni portraying Atharva, who truly embodies the character. Each character and artwork in the novel, including that of MS Dhoni’s, has been developed post extensive research, and every nuance of the world has been created with great attention to detail.”
The novel features over 150 lifelike illustrations that present a gripping, racy narrative. The creators worked with various artists over several years on the mystical world of Atharva to offer an immersive reading experience.
Talking about the project, MS Dhoni said, “I am thrilled to be associated with this project, and it is indeed an exciting venture. Atharva – The Origin is a captivating graphic novel with an engaging story and immersive artwork. Author Ramesh Thamilmani’s attempt to launch India’s first mythological superhero with a contemporary twist will leave every reader wanting for more.”
(Avya Mathur)
