Actor Kunal Thakur is set to explore a new side of his screen persona with Netflix’s upcoming original series Glory, where he will be seen playing a boxer for the first time. The sports drama, which premieres on May 1, features an ensemble cast led by Pulkit Samrat and Divyenndu.

Kunal Thakur opens up about turning boxer for Netflix’s Glory; calls it a ‘very special project’

Set against the competitive world of boxing, Glory follows characters dealing with ambition, rivalry, family conflict and personal struggles. Kunal’s role places him within the centre of this emotionally charged narrative, where physical endurance and mental resilience become key themes.

For the actor, the project marks his first time portraying a boxer on screen. Sources close to the production state that Kunal underwent focused preparation for the role in order to capture the discipline, movement and intensity associated with the sport.

Speaking about the series, Kunal shared, “Glory is a very special project for me, especially because I’m stepping into the shoes of a boxer for the first time. The world of the show is intense, layered, and emotionally charged. Working alongside Pulkit and Divyenndu has been an incredible experience, and I’m grateful to Karan for trusting me with this role.”

Created by Karan Anshuman and Karmanya Ahuja, Glory unfolds in the high-pressure setting of Indian boxing, where each fight carries stakes beyond the ring. Alongside the action, the series also focuses on fractured family ties, revenge and buried secrets.

The story centres on brothers Dev (Divyenndu) and Ravi (Pulkit Samrat), who return to their hometown of Shaktigarh in search of justice. Their mission is linked to the brutal attack on their sister Gudiya, played by Jannat Zubair, and the mysterious death of rising Olympic boxer Nihal Singh. What begins as a search for answers soon expands into a larger conflict involving power struggles and betrayal.

Suvinder Vicky plays Raghubir Singh, a determined boxing coach whose ambitions for Olympic glory are complicated by personal and family challenges. As the story progresses, Pulkit’s Ravi becomes increasingly drawn into a world where loyalty and survival are constantly tested.

With its sports backdrop, layered characters and ensemble cast, Glory aims to combine emotional drama with action-driven storytelling. For Kunal Thakur, the series offers an opportunity to take on a physically demanding role while adding another dimension to his growing body of work.

Glory premieres on Netflix on May 1.

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