Mumbai, March 20 -- Celebrated actor Prosenjit Chatterjee, a towering figure in Bengali film industry, has ventured into the digital crime thriller genre with "Khakee: The Bengal Chapter", which premiered on March 20.

The series, a sequel to the critically acclaimed "Khakee: The Bihar Chapter", transitions the narrative landscape to Bengal, delving into the murky interplay of crime, politics and law enforcement.

Speaking to Money Control, Chatterjee revealed that it was the opportunity to collaborate with Pandey, a filmmaker known for his taut, socially resonant thrillers, that first piqued his interest.

"Firstly, I think it was Neeraj (Pandey). I've been trying to work with him. I have known him for a long time. And, of course, it's a ...