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Amazon miniTV releases trailer of its upcoming intense sports drama ‘Slum Golf’
Mumbai: Amazon miniTV – Amazon’s free video streaming service today released the trailer of its upcoming sports drama, ‘Slum Golf’, that follows an aspirational journey stemming from the inner lanes of Mumbai and eventually realizing one’s goals. The streaming service today unveiled an inspiring trailer of the series, which gives a sneak peek into the life of a young strong-willed boy, Pawan who lives in Mumbai slums and aspires to be a professional golfer. With a powerful narrative about determination and zeal to fight for one’s passion, the series features Sharad Kelkar, Mayur More, and Arjan Singh Aujlain in titular roles. Slum Golf is all set to lift our spirits and fuel optimism along with triumphant thinking on 22nd November on Amazon miniTV for free.
The trailer highlights the diverse and extreme ends of life in Mumbai, which has individuals from multiple walks of life. Slum Golf brings forth the story of a boy who, despite challenges and obstacles in life, pursues his dreams to make it big in the field of professional golf. It is a journey of perseverance and drive that elicits many emotions and enlivens the audience. The trailer digs deeper into Pawan’s life, revealing his personal hardships, the pressure of earning for his family, social status, and proving his self-worth. With the help of his coach and friends, he sets out on a mission to uncover his identity as a pro-golfer, engraving the remarkable story of passion and grit.
Mayur More, talking about the series and his character expressed, “Slum Golf sheds light on the hardships of people who aspire to achieve big but are bound by the chains of society, status and finances. Through the character of Pawan, I will not only portray his journey but also write a story that will inspire and motivate many. I’m looking forward to following his journey from the streets of slums to the tee box of the golf course. It was an amazing experience and I hope that the viewers will also love and cheer for Pawan as they see him pursue his passion.”
Portraying the role of Coach Rane in the series, Sharad Kelkar shared, “It was a delight to be a part of such an amazing project. Coach Rane’s character is a watershed moment in Pawan’s life, and he provides the support and guidance that everyone requires at some point in their lives. Slum Golf is a narrative about believing in oneself, and staying focused on one’s purpose despite obstacles and hardships. This unique and uplifting story will undoubtedly touch viewers’ hearts, leaving them encouraged and confident.”
Created by Temple Bells Films and directed by Sujay Dahake, Slum Golf will be available exclusively for streaming on Amazon miniTV starting from 22nd November 2023. You can download the Amazon miniTV on Playstore or watch it within the Amazon Shopping App or Fire TV.
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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.
