National Award-winning filmmaker Hansal Mehta has offered a detailed look into his upcoming series Scam 2010, describing it as a sweeping narrative about the rise of one of India's largest business empires — and the hubris that ultimately unravelled it. The series, currently in production, will stream on Sony LIV and is produced by Birla Studios and Applause Entertainment.

Mehta on the Central Theme

'Scam 2010 is a story about ambition, influence and the arrogance that follows both,' Hansal Mehta said in a statement. 'It looks at how one of India's largest business empires was built on belief — and what happened when that belief ran out. It tells the fascinating story of the rise of an empire and the man who mistook it for invincibility.'

The framing signals a character study as much as a financial thriller — a hallmark of Mehta's storytelling, most evident in his earlier work on Scam 1992, which chronicled stockbroker Harshad Mehta's market manipulation and became a defining moment for Indian streaming.

The Lead Actor's Perspective

Stepping into the central role is actor Siddharth Bodke, who described the character as one of the most layered he has encountered. 'What floored me was the complexity of the lead's personality and the scale of the show,' Bodke said. 'His passion, power, flaws, rise, and eventual downfall make him an incredibly fascinating character to portray. The experience has been nothing short of thrilling for me, and I have relished the opportunity to play such a layered character under the guidance of someone like Hansal Mehta.'

What Applause Entertainment Said

Deepak Segal, Chief Content Officer at Applause Entertainment, acknowledged the weight of expectation the franchise now carries. 'Scam has become much more than a franchise for us,' Segal said. 'The success of Scam comes with a lot of responsibility, as we are extremely conscious of the expectations that people have from us. Scam 1992 arrived at a time when the Indian streaming ecosystem was still finding its voice and went on to become one of the most loved and culturally resonant series to emerge from India.'

Segal further noted that Scam 2010 represents an escalation of the franchise's ambition. 'India's history is full of extraordinary stories where ambition, money, power and human nature collide. With Scam 2010, we are taking that ambition even further,' he said, adding that Mehta's return as director was central to the season's identity. 'His ability to transform complex real-life events into intimate, gripping human stories is one of the reasons the franchise has resonated so deeply.'

Production and Streaming Details

Scam 2010 is currently in production and does not yet have a confirmed release date. It will stream exclusively on Sony LIV. The series is jointly produced by Birla Studios and Applause Entertainment, the same production house behind Scam 1992. With Mehta back at the helm, the franchise is positioning itself as an ongoing anthology of India's most consequential financial and corporate stories.

Whether Scam 2010 can replicate — or surpass — the cultural impact of its predecessor remains to be seen when the series eventually premieres.