The Railway Men First Look: Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon, Babil Khan Look Intense In The Thriller Series

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OCTOBER 26,2023

2023 looks rather promising when it comes to consuming some content-driven web series. Speaking of which, one of the most anticipated web series, The Railway Men, has a new update. The makers of the web series have unveiled its first look, and it shows R. Madhavan, Babil Khan, Kay Kay Menon, and Divyendu in intense looks.

The web series is based on the backdrop of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, the world's deadliest industrial disaster that has people going through its aftermath even today. The Railway Men is a story based on the fearless and courageous contribution of the railway employees who saved the lives of several people trapped in the helpless city.

The Railway Men first look

The upcoming web series will be released on Netflix. It is based on a real-life incident of a gas leak that happened in Bhopal, which shook the entire nation. The out-and-out thriller will keep the audience hooked till the very end.

In the first look of The Railway Men, R. Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon, Divyendu, and Babil Khan can be seen with half of their faces covered with a cloth, hinting at saving themselves from inhaling the poisonous gas.


They pose for an intense look as they stare right at the camera. There's a lot that these pictures say, but only if you can read between the lines.

Taking it to Instagram, Netflix shared an official post announcing the release date of The Railway Men. The OTT giant also shared an intense glimpse of the characters and wrote, 'The story of humanity's fight in the midst of a tragedy. #TheRailwayMen, a four-episode series inspired by true stories, arrives November 18, only on Netflix! #TheRailwayMenOnNetflix @actormaddy @kaykaymenon02 @divyenndu @babil.i.k @shivrawail @aayush.03 @yogendramogre @yrf #YRFEntertainment.'

The 3 Idiots actor had made an announcement about being a part of this project a couple of years ago. The entire star cast has been dignified veterans when it comes to displaying their craft in web series format.

What was the Bhopal gas tragedy?

The Bhopal disaster occurred on the nights of December 2 and 3, 1984, at the Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in the city. The initial investigation showed a large volume of water had been introduced into the MIC tank, which caused a chemical reaction, thus forcing the gas to leak.

Methyl isocyanate, a deadly and poisonous gas, is released from an insecticide plant. Over 3,500 people died over two days, and more than 15,000 deaths were observed over the years.

People who survived the disastrous situation continue to live with chronic illnesses such as bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, recurrent chest infections, and more.

The Bhopal disaster has forced people who were born a year after the tragedy to live with cancer, disabilities, and poverty.

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