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Rajshri Productions to make OTT debut with Bada Naam Karenge on Sony Liv
MUMBAI: Rajshri Productions and the Barjatya family have regaled us with family-oriented movies for decades now. Whether it was Nadiya ke Paar or Jeevan Mrityu or Maine Pyar Kiya or Hum Aapke Hain Koun or the more recent Uunchai, families flocked to the cinema halls knowing what they were going to get: squeaky-clean-emotional-yet-entertaining- and-very rooted-in-Indian-culture fare.
Now, the production house is set to make its highly anticipated OTT debut with the series Bada Naam Karenge premiering on 7 February on Sony Liv. This heart-warming tale explores themes of love, family, and self-discovery, perfectly timed for the season of romance.
Directed by Palash Vaswani, known for Gullak, and helmed by legendary showrunner Sooraj R. Barjatya, Bada Naam Karenge infuses a modern twist into traditional storytelling, remaining true to Rajshri’s legacy of heartfelt narratives.
The series follows Rishabh and Surbhi, a Gen Z couple navigating their dreams while embracing the warmth of family values. Their journey intertwines love, tradition, and self-identity, aiming to evoke laughter, tears, and introspection.
Showrunner Sooraj R. Barjatya remarked: “Bada Naam Karenge is a labor of love that celebrates family and respect for tradition in a modern world. It bridges generational gaps, showing that Gen Z can be ambitious yet deeply rooted in values.”
Director Palash Vaswani added: “I believe the innocent romance that once graced our screens is missing from modern entertainment. This show aims to revive that beloved genre, offering a family-friendly experience that resonates with all ages.”
The stellar cast includes Ritik Ghanshani, Ayesha Kaduskar, Kanwaljeet Singh, Alka Amin, and Jameel Khan, among others.
Bada Naam Karenge invites viewers to rediscover love and family values, showcasing moments that inspire and uplift.
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Subedaar puts Indian original cinema on the global map with record-breaking Prime Video debut
MUMBAI: Prime Video has a runaway hit on its hands. Subedaar, the gritty action drama starring Anil Kapoor, has stormed to become the most-watched Indian original movie on the platform in its opening weekend, cracking the Top 10 across 31 countries and landing in 91 per cent of India’s pin codes within days of its March 5 premiere.
The film, a visceral, emotionally-charged story of a retired soldier, Subedaar Arjun Maurya, wrestling with civilian life amid crime and corruption, has struck a nerve. Directed by Suresh Triveni and co-starring Radhikka Madan, Mona Singh, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Faisal Malik, and Khushboo Sundar, the film is already being hailed as a showcase for what Indian original storytelling can achieve on the world stage.
“Subedaar’s success is a reflection of the growing scale and global resonance of Indian storytelling,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India. “The film’s emotional narrative, its rooted portrayal of a soldier confronting his toughest battles beyond the battlefield, has struck a chord. Anil Kapoor delivers an acting masterclass, while Suresh Triveni’s solid direction and great performances from the ensemble cast have resulted in love and appreciation from customers across the world.”
Kapoor, 62, has been here before, but rarely at this altitude. Written by Triveni and Prajwal Chandrashekar, with dialogues by Triveni, Saurabh Dwivedi, and Chandrashekar, the film is a production by Opening Image Films in association with Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network (AKFCN), produced by Vikram Malhotra, Kapoor, and Triveni.
Subedaar streams exclusively on Prime Video in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across India, and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
For Prime Video, the numbers tell the real story: one weekend, one film, a global footprint, and a very loud signal that Indian original cinema is no longer just travelling well. It’s arriving.
