MS Dhoni turns producer for animated spy series

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is set to produce an animated series, titled Captain 7.

The first season of the spy series, which is currently in pre-production, will be based on Dhoni, the makers said in a statement.

The seven in the title refers to Dhoni's jersey number which he donned in many one-day international matches.

The project is a joint venture between Mahendra Singh Dhoni and wife Sakshi Singh Dhoni's production house Dhoni Entertainment Pvt Ltd and Black White Orange Brands Pvt Ltd. (BWO).

Billed as the country's first ‘animated spy universe’, the show will launch with its first season in 2022. The show's title derives its name from the former cricketer's "The concept and story is great. It will bring to life my other passions along with cricket," Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who retired from international cricket in 2020, said.

The series will mark brand-consulting company BWO's first foray into content.