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Hunter 2 trailer launch packs a punch
MUMBAI: When Jackie Shroff and Suniel Shetty rip through a life-sized poster to launch a trailer, you know the action’s not just on screen. Amazon MX Player, Amazon’s free video streamer, dropped the high-octane trailer of Hunter Season 2 – Tootega Nahi Todega at a packed Mumbai event and things took a wild turn when Tiger Shroff made a surprise guest entry, sending fan cameras and adrenaline levels soaring.
Tiger’s unannounced arrival was a tribute to the original hunter duo — his show of support drawing whistles and applause as he joined the action icons on stage. The trailer itself teased a gritty new chapter, promising pulse-pounding stunts, emotional stakes, and a heavyweight showdown between The Hunter and the mysterious Salesman.
Also spotted flexing their screen chops at the launch were cast members Anusha Dandekar, Barkha Bisht, Anang Desai, Pramod Pathak, and Mazel Vyas. The series is directed by Prince Dhiman and Alok Batra, and produced by Yoodlee Films, the cinematic wing of Saregama India.
Speaking about the second season of Hunter – Tootega Nahi Todega, Amazon MX Player head of content, Amogh Dusad shared, “With Hunter 2 – Tootega Nahi Todega, we’ve scaled up every aspect of the storytelling. From the emotional depth and character arcs to the intense action and global canvas. Suniel Shetty’s return and Jackie Shroff’s entry take the narrative to a whole new level, creating a compelling face-off that’s both personal and powerful. At Amazon MX Player, our focus remains on delivering stories that resonate emotionally while offering a high-impact viewing experience.”
“The response to Season 1 of Hunter – Tootega Nahi Todega showed us that audiences love edge-of-the-seat action when it’s backed by heart. With Suniel Shetty returning as Vikram and Jackie Shroff stepping in as the enigmatic Salesman, Season 2 brings a powerful new energy to the story. This season dives deeper, hits harder, and delivers the kind of thrill that stays with you. At Saregama and Yoodlee Films, we’re excited to continue building cinematic experiences that resonate with today’s viewers, and our collaboration with Amazon MX Player allows us to reach audiences far and wide,” shared Saregama India executive VP Siddharth Anand Kumar.
Expressing his excitement about the trailer launch and his return to the series, Suniel Shetty highlighted, “Season 2 of Hunter – Tootega Nahi Todega digs deeper into Vikram’s past, his pain, and what drives him. This trailer is just the tip of the iceberg. What I love most is how personal the action feels this time. It’s not just about guns and chases, it’s about what’s at stake emotionally. And that emotional weight made every scene more intense. Launching the trailer in front of fans and the media gave us a real sense of how ready people are for this next chapter.”
Sharing insights about his character and the much-awaited second season, Shroff shared, “Jumping into Hunter 2 – Tootega Nahi Todega was a wild ride. The world had its own vibe, and then this Salesman walks in and turns it all upside down. Playing him was like holding fire in your hands – calm, yet deadly. The trailer’s out, Bhidus! Time to dive in and enjoy the ride!”
Hunter 2 – Tootega Nahi Todega starts streaming for free on Amazon MX Player from July 24. Brace for impact.
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Bluesky’s CEO Jay Graber steps down, Toni Schneider takes the helm
Graber moves to innovation role as interim CEO Schneider steers platform of 40m users
SEATTLE: Jay Graber, the driving force behind Bluesky, is stepping down as CEO and moving into the newly created role of chief innovation officer. Graber, who has been at the forefront of building the open social platform since 2019, leaves the day-to-day running to focus on new ideas and innovation.
Stepping in as interim CEO is Toni Schneider, former boss of Automattic and partner at True Ventures, who has been an advisor to Bluesky for the past two years. Schneider brings a wealth of experience in open platforms, having worked with WordPress, Yahoo’s developer network, and supported companies like Bandcamp.
Bluesky, created by Jack Dorsey as an alternative to Twitter, has grown into a thriving social network with over 40 million users. Its open AT Protocol allows users to own their data and identity, while developers can build apps on top of the platform. Schneider described Bluesky as “a real, scalable foundation for a different kind of internet.”
Graber praised the team she assembled, saying the platform’s success stems from matching people’s passions with their strengths. “Scaling up this company has been a learning experience unlike anything else,” she wrote in a blog post, adding that she is “excited to dig into the next frontier of what decentralized social can be.”
The board has begun a search for a permanent CEO, but for now, Schneider will guide Bluesky through its next chapter of growth, supporting the team, users, and developers alike.
Bluesky’s rise gained attention during the November 2024 exodus from X, formerly Twitter, when changes to the platform prompted users to look for alternatives. With Schneider now at the helm, the platform looks set to continue its journey as a user-focused, open social network.
