Mumbai, Aug. 4 -- Applause Entertainment has acquired exclusive screen rights to six novels by bestselling British author Jeffrey Archer, marking its entry into adapting global fiction for Indian and international audiences. The six novels are The Clifton Chronicles, Fourth Estate, First Among Equals, The Eleventh Commandment, Sons of Fortune, and Heads You Win.

The stories, centred around politics, espionage, media dynasties and family sagas. will be developed into premium series and films in various Indian languages. The adaptations will be produced in India and distributed globally via streaming platforms.

"This is a milestone moment for us," said Sameer Nair, managing director, Applause Entertainment. "We've told stories reimagined ...