MS Dhoni’s first look as Atharva in mythological sci-fi series 

MS Dhoni’s first look as Atharva in mythological sci-fi series revealed

Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni on Wednesday revealed the first look of his graphic novel titled Atharva: The Origin. Backed by Dhoni Entertainment

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After retiring from international cricket in 2019, Dhoni seems to be exploring newer avenues, and Atharva happens to be one among that.

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The book is a mythological sci-fi which explores the journey of a mysterious Aghori who has been captured at a high-tech facility

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The secrets revealed by this Aghori could alter the myths of the ancient, beliefs of the existing and course of the forthcoming.

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The “new age graphic novel” was announced in 2020 as “an adaptation of an unpublished book by debutant author”

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Dhoni’s wife Sakshi Singh Dhoni, who is the managing director of Dhoni Entertainment, spoke about producing the series. She called it a “thrilling series”.

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Dhoni Entertainment, the media company founded by the couple also produced their debut project — the docu series Roar of the Lion for Disney+ Hotstar in 2019

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