Ashutosh Gowariker to direct Temple Raiders, a docu-drama on stolen temple artefacts Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker is set to direct Temple Raiders, a premium drama-led documentary series that will explore the global networks involved in the theft and trafficking of India’s sacred temple artefacts. The project is being produced by Tudip Entertainment and Riverland Entertainment, in association with Ashutosh Gowariker Productions. Positioned as a large-scale docu-drama, Temple Raiders aims to combine fact-based storytelling with cinematic treatment. The series will focus on real incidents while presenting them through a structured narrative format designed to engage a wider audience. It is written, created, and showrun by Raghav Khanna, who has previously been associated with documentary projects such as The Elephant Whisperers, The Mumbai Mafia, and The Hunt for Veerappan. For Gowariker, the series marks his first foray into the documentary format after years of directing large-scale historical films. Speaking about the project, he said, “I have been watching documentaries across different genres for several years now, and the documentary form has always intrigued me deeply. I have often thought about making one, but never quite found a subject that truly engaged me. ” He added that the concept of Temple Raiders immediately resonated with him, calling it “a subject that has been quietly simmering for years. ”The director further explained that the series will examine the l... #Temple #Ashutosh_Gowariker #Temple_Raiders #Filmmaker_Ashutosh #artefacts_Filmmaker #direct_Temple #temple_artefacts #Gowariker_Productions #stolen_temple #sacred_temple
