iWorld
Prime Video announces line-up for 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
Mumbai : Prime Video returned to the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) for its 55th edition, with a line-up of exclusive premieres, performances and more. Demonstrating its continued to promoting excellence in cinematic arts and appreciation for diverse storytelling, Prime Video’s presence at the iconic IFFI will be marked with several high-octane events. These include:
World Premiere of Unscripted Telugu Original Series—The Rana Daggubati Show: 21 November
Showcasing the first episode of the highly anticipated unscripted Telugu Original series—The Rana Daggubati Show at the festival, Prime Video will treat the attendees with a glimpse into the world of Rana Daggubati and his guests as they indulge in entertaining conversations and engaging activities that bring out a never-seen-before side of his guests. The premiere will be attended by none other than Rana Daggubati himself, along with Sonal Kabi, Director & Head – Marketing, Prime Video, India. Following the special screening, Rana will spill the beans on his exciting line-up of guests in the upcoming series and will engage in a tete-e-tete with the audience. Created and hosted by Rana Daggubati and executive produced by him under the banner of Spirit Media, the eight-episode series will feature a dazzling line-up of guests, including Dulquer Salmaan, Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, Nani, Rishab Shetty, Siddhu Jonnalagadda with Sreeleela, S.S. Rajamouli with Ram Gopal Varma, and many more prominent celebrities. Brimming with unfiltered conversations and unexplored facets of celebrities, The Rana Daggubati Show presents a refreshing take on the celebrity talk show format, as Rana and his guests unmask their fun side and reveal insights into their personal lives that are unknown to their fans and unheard of by the world while partaking in exciting activities and passionate hobbies that go beyond the silver screen. The Rana Daggubati Show will premiere exclusively on Prime Video starting November 23 in India and across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide, with new episodes dropping every Saturday.
Asia Premiere of Internationally Acclaimed Original Movie The Mehta Boys: 25 November
The Mehta Boys will make its Asia debut at IFFI on 25 November. The movie will take the audience on a heartfelt exploration of the complex and often turbulent bond between a father and son, who are compelled to spend 48 hours together under challenging circumstances. The Mehta Boys stole the spotlight at the 15th Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF) with the exclusive world premiere on the Opening Night on September 20th. The movie was honoured with the prestigious Best Feature Film award. The Mehta Boys marks Boman Irani’s directorial debut, has received this accolade for its compelling storytelling and heartfelt performances, resonating deeply with audiences and critics alike. The premiere will be attended by the film’s cast, including actor, writer, director, and producer Boman Irani, along with writer Alexander Dinelaris Jr., actors Avinash Tiwary, Shreya Chaudhry and Puja Sarup and producer Danesh Irani.
Musical Performance by Bandish Bandits Season 2 Team at the Closing Ceremony: 28 November
Known for celebrating India’s cultural diversity through powerful storytelling, Prime Video will present at IFFI’s closing ceremony, a vibrant Jugalbandi performance featuring the highly talented team of its upcoming musical drama Bandish Bandits Season 2. Audiences will enjoy both soulful and energetic compositions performed live by musicians Nikita Gandhi, Digvijay Singh Pariyar and Mame Khan. The event will also be attended by the lead cast Ritwik Bhowmik and Shreya Chaudhary, Producer Amritpal Singh Bindra, Director Anand Tiwari, and Nikhil Madhok, Head of Originals, Prime Video, India. The live music performance will be followed by an exciting show reveal.
In addition to the above, Prime Video will also participate in the Knowledge Series at NFDC’s Film Bazaar at IFFI:
Panel Discussion on Greenlighting Your Project: Strategies for Film & Series Creators: 22 November
Prime Video India director – Content Licensing Manish Menghani will participate in this highly insightful panel session that will also feature industry leaders including Jyoti Deshpande, CEO of Viacom18, filmmaker Nikhil Advani, and Shobha Sant, CEO of Creativeland Studios, with filmmaker Richie Mehta moderating the discussion. Together, they will guide creators through the process of getting their projects greenlit, and offer expert insights into content development.
Besides this, Prime Video director & head – SVOD, Shilangi Mukherji will address the audience at a special event at IFFI.
iWorld
Prime Video unveils biggest India originals slate yet
Nearly 55 titles across languages signal deeper push into films, series
MUMBAI: Prime Video is turning up the volume on Indian storytelling, unveiling its largest-ever Originals slate at the ‘Prime Video Presents’ showcase, with close to 55 series and films spanning languages, genres and formats.
The new lineup, which stretches across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, signals a clear intent: go bigger, go wider, and meet audiences wherever they are watching, whether on streaming screens or in cinemas. Alongside Originals, the platform also announced a fresh theatrical slate under Amazon MGM Studios, marking a deeper step into the big-screen business.
Among the headline acts is The Revolutionaries, a large-scale drama from Nikkhil Advani starring Bhuvan Bam and Rohit Saraf. The slate also features Matka King with Vijay Varma, Raakh starring Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre, and Lukkhe, which marks rapper King’s acting debut. Adding a genre twist is Vansh – The Kalyug Warriors, positioned as India’s first homegrown Hindi superhero series for streaming.
Familiar favourites are also making a return, with new seasons of Farzi, Panchayat, Call Me Bae, Dupahiya, Dahaad and The Traitors in the pipeline, reinforcing the platform’s bet on established franchises.
Regional storytelling gets a notable push. Highlights include a Telugu adaptation of The Traitors hosted by Teja Sajja, the drama Guvvala Cheruvu Ghat, and Tamil titles such as Exam and returning seasons of Vadhandhi and Inspector Rishi.
The slate also opens new creative partnerships. Hrithik Roshan’s HRX Films steps into streaming with Storm and Mess, while Alia Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions backs Don’t Be Shy. Production houses including Excel Entertainment, Tiger Baby Films and The Viral Fever further deepen the creative bench.
On the theatrical front, the platform is lining up five films, including Raftaar starring Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh, VIBE directed by Kunal Kemmu, Dilkashi with music by A. R. Rahman, Nayyi Navelli featuring Yami Gautam, and Kuku Ki Kundli starring Wamiqa Gabbi.
According to Prime Video India director and head of Svod business Shilangi Mukherji, India remains central to the platform’s global growth, ranking among its top markets for new subscribers. She noted that nearly two-thirds of users watch content in more than four languages, underlining a growing appetite for diverse storytelling.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok, said the new slate reflects a continued push towards bold, culturally rooted narratives with global appeal.
In short, Prime Video is not just adding titles, it is widening the lens. From small-town dramas to superhero sagas and cinema-ready spectacles, the message is simple: more stories, more voices, and far more ways to watch them.
