Actor Ranvir Shorey has opened up about his role in the upcoming Prime Video series 'The Pyramid Scheme', describing his character as a middle-class man driven not by greed for money or fame, but by a deeper, more personal obsession — one that makes him dangerously vulnerable to the false promises of pyramid marketing. The series is set to premiere on Prime Video on 5 June, produced by The Viral Fever (TVF).

Inside Ranvir Shorey's Character

Shorey plays Manoj Srivastava, a man whose aspirations extend well beyond a growing bank balance. 'When I read the script and my character, I was immediately drawn to it,' Shorey said. 'My character, Manoj, is a simple, middle-class man but he seeks something more than money or fame, something that, personally for him, is more valuable than a growing bank balance.'

He described the show's central theme as the way ordinary people get pulled into extraordinary situations in their search for purpose, respect, and a better life — a framing that gives the series an emotional core beyond its thriller premise. Shorey added that he is 'thankful to Prime Video and TVF for giving me the opportunity to be a part of a show that is rooted, layered, and reflective of human behaviour.'

The Premise and Trailer

The trailer, unveiled on Friday, 23 May, plunges viewers into a world of flashy wealth and big promises, showcasing how two men — Goldy (played by Paramvir Singh Cheema) and Manoj Srivastava — are drawn into the glittering maze of a so-called 'sapno ka business model'. The scheme promises quick money, respect, and success by convincing others to join the system — a classic hallmark of pyramid fraud. The trailer signals the show will be as much a character study as a cautionary tale.

What the Rest of the Cast Said

Shekhar Suman, who portrays Tarun Bajaj, called his role 'unlike any role I have played before,' noting the character's quirky nature made him compelling to portray. He described the series as 'rooted and authentic' and confirmed it marks his first collaboration with both Prime Video and TVF. 'Working with talented actors such as Paramvir and Ranvir, who brought so much energy and sincerity to the set every single day, made the whole journey even more special,' Suman said.

Paramvir Singh Cheema, who plays Goldy, noted that his character hails from Haridwar and that the city's essence 'reflects deeply in who he is.' Cheema, who previously worked with Prime Video and TVF on 'Sapne vs Everyone', called the new collaboration 'truly exciting' given how different the world and character are from his earlier work.

Production and Premiere Details

The series is created and directed by Shreyansh Pandey and Ashish R Shukla, and produced by The Viral Fever. The ensemble cast also includes Aanjjan Srivastav, Alfia Jafry, Ashish Raghava, Akhilendra Mishra, Smita Bansal, Vijay Kumar, Indresh Malik, Ravi Bhel, Sushant Singh, Sonal Jha, and Sadanand Patil. 'The Pyramid Scheme' premieres on Prime Video on 5 June, and will test whether TVF's signature grounded storytelling can translate the mechanics of financial fraud into compelling human drama.