Prime Video today dropped June 5 as the worldwide premiere date for its upcoming Prime Original series The Pyramid Scheme.

Made by The Viral Fever created by Shreyansh Pandey directed by Ashish R Shukla and Shreyansh Pandey the drama goes into the whole intriguing plus complicated ecosystem of pyramid schemes.

It also looks at the perilous pull that quick money promise they sell in a way that feels almost too easy to believe. The writing credit goes to Akshendra Mishra.

In the Pyramid Scheme set beside the culturally rich streets of Haridwar there’s Goldy (Paramvir Singh Cheema) a likable, enterprising young guy really trying for a more decent life and somehow gets tangled in this flashy oddly convincing maze of pyramid marketing.

He hooks up with Manoj Srivastava grounded and genuinely sincere (Ranvir Shorey) and at first it feels this could work this could open doors for better days. But what starts as simple hopes for a brighter future slowly and kinda quietly spirals into a darker ride pushed by greed, raw ambition and betrayal that comes from nowhere.

Even when the movie wears hustle culture like a badge it still shows the heavy emotional and human price of chasing success no matter what, like seriously at any cost.

“At Prime Video, we remain committed to championing authentic emotionally resonant stories that reflect the diverse voices and aspirations of India. Our upcoming drama The Pyramid Scheme exemplifies this,” said Manish Menghani, director & head of content licensing Prime Video India.

“What makes this series compelling is the way it brings to life the relatable themes of ambition and aspiration and how the pursuit of a better life can influence one’s choices both good and bad. Led by standout performances from Paramvir Singh Cheema along with Ranvir Shorey and Shekhar Suman in striking new avatars the narrative balances humour, drama and emotions with authenticity and emotional depth.”

He added, “Our longstanding association with The Viral Fever the creative force behind some of India’s most loved and culturally resonant stories including Panchayat, Sapne Vs Everyone, Aspirants and Gram Chikitsalay further strengthens this unique storytelling vision bringing yet another rooted and emotionally engaging narrative to audiences across India and worldwide when the series premieres on Prime Video on June 5.”

Vijay Koshy, President The Viral Fever (TVF), shared, “With this series we wanted to explore ambition, validation and the world of pyramid schemes something not really shown on screen. We are delighted to once again collaborate with our longstanding partner, Prime Video whose continued trust and support have enabled us to take such unique stories far and wide not only to every corner of the country but also across the world. With Ashish R Shukla and Shreyansh Pandey’s brilliant vision along with a powerhouse cast that brings intensity and authenticity to every character we believe The Pyramid Scheme will be a compelling watch for viewers when it premieres exclusively on Prime Video on June 5.”