Netflix India’s recent slate unveil event in Mumbai had plenty of exciting announcements, but one show stood out from the rest. The upcoming Tamil gangster drama Legacy, led by R. Madhavan, instantly grabbed attention and left audiences curious for more.
Set in a dark and powerful crime world, Legacy follows the story of an ageing gangster king known as Periyavar. As his empire begins to show cracks, he finds himself surrounded by enemies, betrayals, and a looming prophecy that hints at his downfall. What follows is a battle to protect everything he has built, even as those closest to him begin to turn against him.
The trailer opens with a striking line that sums up the show’s core theme: there is an empire, a throne, and everything, but who truly deserves the crown? Fire becomes a recurring symbol throughout the visuals, representing power that shifts hands and tests loyalty.
At its heart, Legacy is not just about crime or control. It dives into the emotional cost of power, the fear of losing everything, and the fragile line between blood ties and ambition. The series explores how loyalty can be tested when survival becomes the only goal.
Directed by Charukesh Sekar and produced by Kalyan Subramanian, Legacy is shaping up to be one of Netflix’s biggest releases of 2026. The show will be available in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, allowing it to reach a wide audience across India.
Backed by Stone Bench Studio, the series features a strong cast that includes R. Madhavan, Abhishek Banerjee, Nimisha Sajayan, Gautham Karthik, and Gulshan Devaiah.