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Top five action-thrillers to explore before the Bade Miyan Chote Miyan premiere
Mumbai: Step right up, thrill-seekers, before Bade Miyan Chote Miyan sweeps you off your feet in theatres this April! With a plethora of pulse-pounding action awaiting you, dive into the world of Flower of Evil, Secret Fauji, and a line-up of adrenaline-pumping OTT shows and audio series streaming on a variety of OTT platforms. These gripping tales of suspense, intrigue, and jaw-dropping twists will keep you glued to the edge of your seat, craving for more.
It’s the perfect time to check out five action-thrillers before the grand premiere:
Code M (Jio Cinema)
The Jennifer Winget starrer ‘Code M’ on Jio Cinema is about Monica Mehra, an army officer on a mission to uncover the truth behind a mysterious encounter. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers a web of deceit, conspiracy, and personal stakes, navigating through the complexities of military justice and her own moral dilemmas.
Super Yoddha (Pocket FM)
A young prodigy sets a precedent by bagging the highest rank of a 100-year-old clan. His success is short-lived and is out-stripped of the rank until his fiancé presents him with an opportunity to win it back. But the odds are high and at stake is the honor of his clan. Here’s the story of Super Yoddha only on Pocket FM.
Criminal Justice (Disney+ Hotstar)
Embark on a gripping journey with Vikrant Massey as Aditya Sharma in the Criminal Justice franchise on Disney+ Hotstar. The show presents an intricate web of crime and justice, and the audience becomes an active participant in unravelling the complex narratives and moral dilemmas that unfold. With each episode, the show presents new challenges, prompting viewers to question assumptions, decipher clues, and ultimately determine the fate of the characters.
Flower of Evil (MX Player)
Dubbed in Hindi, the Korean drama ‘Flower of Evil’ unfolds like a thrilling puzzle on your screen. It follows the story of Baek Hee Sung (played by Lee Joong-gi), a man with a dark secret, and his wife Cha Ji Won (played by Moon Chae-won), a detective determined to uncover the truth about her husband’s true identity.
Secret Fauji (Pocket FM)
In Secret Fauji, Kabir Shekhawat, a former soldier, who was known to be one of the best soldiers from the Military Intelligence Bureau, battles a mysterious chemical ailment while grappling with his secret marriage to Bollywood star Jennifer Birla. Despite losing his former strength and position, Kabir embarks on a dangerous journey, facing formidable foes. Dive into a gripping tale of love, espionage, and redemption as their pasts collide in this riveting audio drama, available exclusively on Pocket FM. Tune in to witness a saga of resilience and sacrifice in the shadows – don’t miss Secret Fauji, only on Pocket FM.
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Banijay Asia’s The 50 tops OTT charts with 8.1 million JioHotstar views
Reality competition becomes most watched show on JioHotstar in debut week.
MUMBAI: Fifty contestants walked into a palace, but millions of viewers showed up for the drama. Reality competition The 50, produced by Banijay Asia, has emerged as the most watched show on JioHotstar, clocking 8.1 million views in its debut week. The figure, reported by Ormax Media, places the show at the top of the OTT viewership charts and marks a strong opening for the digital reality format.
Adapted from a popular French format, The 50 brings together 50 personalities from television, digital platforms, music and reality shows inside a grand palace setting. Over the course of a 50 day competition, participants form alliances, compete in unpredictable tasks and navigate eliminations as the field steadily narrows.
Guiding the game is a mysterious figure known as The Lion, an unseen game master whose voice introduces twists, challenges and strategic turns throughout the show, adding an extra layer of suspense to the contest.
What distinguishes The 50 from typical reality competitions is its audience driven prize structure. Instead of the winner taking home the final reward, the prize is awarded to one of the winner’s registered followers through the show’s dedicated app. The mechanism effectively turns viewers into participants, allowing fans to have a direct stake in the outcome.
The contestant lineup features a mix of television actors, reality stars and digital creators, including Karan Patel, Urvashi Dholakia, Divya Agarwal, Mr Faisu and Dushyant Kukreja, each bringing their own fan following to the show.
With its blend of celebrity personalities, strategic gameplay and interactive viewer participation, The 50 has quickly carved out a strong foothold in India’s digital entertainment landscape. Its 8.1 million views in the opening week underline the growing appetite for large scale reality formats designed specifically for OTT audiences.
