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Sprinklr insights reveal Barbie mania sweeps India
Mumbai: The release of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, one of the most highly anticipated films of the year, has taken India by storm both on the big screen and across online and social media platforms. Barbie saw a steady increase in online mentions in recent weeks leading up to its release, owing largely to the tremendous hype generated by its quirky marketing campaigns and vivid visual trailers. This excitement peaked over the release weekend, as excited fans logged on to gush about the movie and post pictures of their all-pink outfits for the occasion – making it one of the most talked-about cinematic events of the year online.
As Barbie continues to paint the online world pink, we have compiled a snapshot of the trends and data surrounding Barbie on social media platforms over its opening weekend. This data has been compiled using the social listening capabilities of Sprinklr Insights, aggregating mentions from India across selected news outlets, and social media platforms like Twitter and Reddit.
Sprinklr Insights allows businesses and organisations to monitor, track, and analyse social media conversations and mentions related to their brands, products, or topics of interest.
Most Popular Regions
Of the 200,000+ mentions that Barbie received online in India over the last few weeks, a majority came from the metro regions across the country. The pinktacular motion picture made the biggest splash in Mumbai with over 15.6k online & social media mentions, while Delhi and Bengaluru followed closely with 12.4k and 8.8k mentions respectively.
Most Popular Hashtags
Buoyed by the sea of conversations surrounding the release, Barbie made its way to the top of the trending charts while its release date twin, the Christopher Nolan biopic Oppenheimer, took the runner-up spot. The two films, which have been affectionately given the online moniker ‘Barbenheimer,’ dominated the India trending charts throughout the weeks leading up to their opening weekend. Actor Priyanka Chahar Choudhary’s recently released song ‘Baarish Aa Gayi Hai’ also boosted her into the top five, setting up the trending hashtags list in India to look as follows:
Most Popular Collaborations
Redefining the realm of marketing, the Barbie film has launched a number of high-profile collaborations to delight fans and let them channel their inner Barbie every day. A number of iconic brands have caught the Barbie fever, unveiling vividly designed collaborations in the style and aesthetic of the film – and the fans are loving it! From clothing and makeup to tabletop and console games, here is a full list of the most popular Barbie collaborations that have gotten fans buzzing online:
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Prime Video bets big on India with global originals, films and franchise expansion
Execs highlight scale, travelability and new IP bets as India anchors global strategy
MUMBAI: At Prime Video Presents 2026, the message was clear and confident. India is not just part of the plan, it is central to it.
In a lively fireside chat hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, Kelly Day, vice president of prime video and amazon mgm studios international, Nicole Clemens, vice president of international originals, and Gaurav Gandhi, vice president for Apac and Anz, laid out an ambitious roadmap. Think bigger stories, wider reach and a sharper focus on building franchises that travel.
Kelly Day, a regular visitor to India, set the tone early. Calling the country “one of the most important markets globally”, she pointed to the sheer scale and diversity of audiences as a driving force behind Prime Video’s growth. Indian Originals, she said, are not just local hits but global engines powering subscriptions and engagement.
That global appeal is already visible. According to Clemens, around 25 percent of viewership for Indian content now comes from outside the country. Shows rooted deeply in local culture are finding fans worldwide, proving that specificity, when paired with universal themes, travels well. From gritty dramas to sharp thrillers, Indian storytelling is increasingly crossing borders with ease.
Clemens, who joined recently to lead international originals, was particularly upbeat about India’s creative range. She highlighted a growing slate of over 100 shows in development and production, with more than 60 percent returning for multiple seasons. For her, the formula is simple. Authentic stories, told well, resonate everywhere.
Adding to the buzz, she teased new and returning titles, alongside a fresh superhero universe, the Kalyug Warriors. It signals a push into new genres while doubling down on familiar fan favourites.
If content is king, distribution is the clever courtier. Day outlined Prime Video’s layered business model in India, which blends subscription, rentals, add on channels and ad supported viewing through Amazon MX Player. The idea is straightforward. Give viewers choice, whether they want premium, free or pay per view.
India, she noted, has also become a testing ground for innovation. Tiered pricing, mobile only plans and language diversity have all been sharpened here before being exported to other markets. In many ways, the India playbook is now influencing global strategy.
For Gaurav Gandhi, the next chapter is about scale with intent. He outlined four priorities. Making Prime Video more accessible, pushing Indian content globally, building stronger franchises and supercharging the films business.
On films, the platform is moving beyond licensing into co productions and now theatrical releases in partnership with amazon mgm studios. These films will eventually stream on Prime Video, creating a full circle from cinema halls to living rooms across 240 countries.
Franchise building remains another key pillar. With hits like The Family Man, Mirzapur and Panchayat already enjoying multi season success, the focus is now on creating the next wave of enduring IP. Newer titles are already lining up for second seasons, signalling a steady pipeline.
What stood out through the conversation was a shared belief. Streaming in India is still in its early innings, and the runway is long. With a mix of local flavour and global ambition, Prime Video is betting that stories from India will not just stay at home, but travel far and wide.
Or as the executives seemed to suggest, the world is watching and India has plenty more to show.
