Behind Every Mask Is A Player: ‘The Game: You Never Play Alone’ Drops This October On Netflix

The series features Shraddha Srinath in the lead, alongside Santhosh Prathap, Chandini, Syama Harini, Bala Hasan, Subash Selvam, Viviya Santh, Dheeraj, and Hema in pivotal roles.

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Behind Every Mask Is A Player: ‘The Game: You Never Play Alone’ Drops This October On Netflix

Behind Every Mask Is A Player: ‘The Game: You Never Play Alone’ Drops This October On Netflix

Netflix has announced its first Tamil series of 2025, The Game: You Never Play Alone, which premieres on October 2. Directed by Rajesh M. Selva, the thriller follows a female game developer caught in a web of secrets, deception, and digital intrigue.

Described as a character-driven story, the series examines the cost of living in a hyper-connected world, where trust is fragile and identities are often concealed behind masks.

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After the success of Black Warrant, Netflix and Applause Entertainment extend their creative collaboration with The Game: You Never Play Alone. Directed by Rajesh M. Selva, the series features Shraddha Srinath in the lead, alongside Santhosh Prathap, Chandini, Syama Harini, Bala Hasan, Subash Selvam, Viviya Santh, Dheeraj, and Hema in pivotal roles. With sharp storytelling and urgent themes, the show marks a significant addition to Netflix’s growing Tamil slate.


Monika Shergill, Vice President of Content, Netflix India, said: “With The Game: You Never Play Alone, our first Tamil series of the year, we bring audiences a story that is both gripping and relevant.

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Following a determined female game developer on her relentless mission to expose those behind a coordinated digital attack, the series delivers suspense with emotional depth. Our partnership with Applause Entertainment has produced remarkable titles, and with Rajesh Selva’s vision, this story powerfully mirrors the realities of modern digital life.”

Sameer Nair, Managing Director, Applause Entertainment, shared: “The Game is a story of our times, exploring how every choice we make in a digital world can change the course of relationships. Rajesh Selva’s distinctive vision lends the series both tension and thoughtfulness. Our continued partnership with Netflix allows us to craft stories that are deeply rooted yet globally resonant, and we are excited for audiences everywhere to step into this world.”

Director Rajesh M. Selva added: “The Game is more than a thriller — it’s a mirror to the way we live today, entangled in screens, secrets, and shifting loyalties. At its heart, it’s about people, their choices, and the fragile line between truth and deception. “