Virzu Studios in association with MIDAS Deals Pvt Ltd on Friday released the motion poster of its upcoming graphic novel, ‘Atharva – The Origin’.

Starring Indian skipper MS Dhoni himself as a superhero and warrior leader, the official motion poster was released by the cricketer on his official Facebook handle.

The motion poster features a rugged-looking Dhoni, giving fans a glimpse into the world of Atharva and also a sneak peek into the first look of him as a superhero, The Hindu newspaper reported.

To offer an immersive experience to the readers, the creators have worked with a team of artists diligently for several years to create the mystical world of Atharva.

Teleporting the readers to a different universe, this graphic novel, authored by Ramesh Thamilmani, headed by MVM Vel Mohan, and produced by Vincent Adaikalaraj and Ashok Manor, features over 150 lifelike illustrations which present the gripping, racy narrative.

Commenting on the project, MS Dhoni said, “I am thrilled to be associated with this project and it is indeed an exciting venture. ‘Atharva – The Origin’is a captivating graphic novel with an engaging story and immersive artworks. Author Ramesh Thamilmani’s attempt to launch India’s first mythological superhero with a contemporary twist will leave every reader wanting for more.”