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Calinos Entertainment Shines with Award-Winning Dramas & Talents at MIPCOM 2023!
Mumbai: Calinos Entertainment will be presenting; “Farah” and “EGO” from its Turkish Catalogue; “Adela”, “Indefensible”, “Alert Squad” and 6 Serbian series from its Global Catalogue; as the leading dramas in MIPCOM 2023.
Awarded by global viewers at different social platforms; “Farah” has already turned into a global phenomenon since its premiere in Turkey.
The global fans of Turkish dramas were awarded “Farah” in three categories on “Dizilah Güzel Awards”; “The Best New Series”, “The Best Cast Ensemble” and “The Best Child Actor”. These awards basically reflect the success of the drama in terms of both story & cast.
Besides its binding story, supporting women empowerment “Farah” has globally acclaimed strong lead acts; Demet Ozdemir “The International Best Actress Award Winner at the 21 Kineo Awards in Venice” and Engin Akyurek “The Best Actor Award Winner of 2015” in International Emmy Awards and Seoul Drama Awards.
At the first season; Iranian refugee woman Farah found herself in the middle of the mafia-police war and an unpredictable love with her hunter Tahir. With Farah’s son Kerimsah, all three together, have created a family, against all odds around them. But the love between Farah & Tahir will be tested even harder in the second season when Behnam, the father of Kerimsah who was known as dead, arrives in Istanbul to get his so-called “family” back. Feyyaz Duman, Hatice Aslan and Sera Kutlubey will accompany Engin Akyurek, Demet Ozdemir, Firat Tanis, and Rastin Pakhanad in the second season of Farah for more tears, more betrayals, and more heartbreaks but the most of all more love. With its sensational second season “Farah” will continue to be the Turkish star of Calinos Catalogue.
The global star of the catalogue “Indefensible” is lately awarded by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and TV as “The Best Daily Serie” at the 38 Prix Gémeaux Awards and has been shortlisted for the “Content Innovation Awards in the Best New Scripted Series – Non-English” category. It’s a long-lasting successful Crime Drama and approved for the third season by TVA Canada.
In addition to “Indefensible” another awarded Pixcom drama “Alertes – Alert Squad” will be included to the phenomenal catalogue. The 3 season-long crime series has won “The Best Annual Drama” award with its last season at the 38 Prix Gémeaux Awards.
Last but not least; six awards winning Serbian series; “Tycoon”, “The Clan”, “No Trespassing”, “The Only Way Out”, “The Name of People” and “The Well” will also be presented in MIPCOM 2023 by Calinos Entertainment in MIPCOM 2023.
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Prime Video and Hrithik Roshan reunite for quirky heist comedy Mess
HRX Films expands pact with quirky heist comedy set for production
MUMBAI: Prime Video is doubling down on its partnership with Hrithik Roshan, announcing a new comedy film Mess that promises chaos, chuckles and a clever twist on the classic heist.
Produced by Hrithik Roshan and Eshaan Roshan under HRX Films, a division of FilmKraft Productions, the film is being made in association with Soda Films Lab. Directed by Rajesh A Krishnan, Mess marks the second collaboration between the streaming platform and HRX Films after the upcoming thriller Storm.
At the heart of Mess lies an unusual premise. A group of robbers break into the home of a man with OCD, only to find themselves outmatched in a night-long standoff that flips the script on who is really in control. It is a set-up that blends tension with humour, turning a break-in into a breakdown of expectations.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok said, “A good story should surprise and entertain, and Mess does both with ease. It brings together a unique premise, memorable characters and a tone that keeps you laughing throughout.”
He added that the collaboration with HRX Films continues to grow stronger, with the new film reflecting a shared appetite for bold and original storytelling.
Hrithik Roshan said, “After Storm, Mess feels like a natural next step in our journey with Prime Video. The film captures the kind of unconventional storytelling we want to champion, with Rajesh bringing a distinctive voice to the narrative.”
Director Rajesh A Krishnan said, “The world of Mess is a mix of comedy and chaos, unusual enough to keep audiences on edge while still delivering humour. It has been a deeply collaborative and creatively fulfilling experience.”
The original screenplay comes from Paul Soter, with adaptation and dialogues by Kapil Sawant, adding another layer of craft to the film’s offbeat narrative.
As production gears up, Mess looks ready to live up to its name, serving up a delightful tangle of mayhem, mischief and movie magic for audiences in India and beyond.
