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Prime Video unleashes Ram Charan’s Game Changer in a global premiere!
MUMBAI: The wait is over! Prime Video is set to electrify audiences worldwide with the exclusive global streaming premiere of Game Changer, featuring none other than global star Ram Charan. Directed by the legendary S. Shankar – yes, the mastermind behind some of Indian cinema’s biggest spectacles – this political-action thriller is produced by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations and promises an adrenaline-fueled ride through the murky corridors of power.
Starring Charan in a dual role (because one is never enough), the stellar cast includes Kiara Advani, Anjali, S.J. Suryah, Srikant, Sunil, Jayaram, and Samuthirakani, each bringing their A-game to this powerhouse of a film. Streaming begins 7 February in Telugu, with dubs in Tamil and Kannada – because great cinema deserves to travel.
At the heart of Game Changer is Ram Nandan, a fiercely principled IAS officer from Visakhapatnam. His mission? To dismantle a corrupt political system that thrives on greed, deception, and unchecked power. But standing in his way is the formidable Bobbili Mopidevi, a ruthless politician determined to seize the chief minister’s throne – ethics be damned. As Charan peels back the layers of deceit, he uncovers a deep-rooted nexus willing to go to any lengths to protect its empire. The battle is fierce, the stakes are sky-high, and the punches – both literal and metaphorical – land hard.
With breathtaking action sequences, a gripping narrative, and the unrelenting charisma of Charan, Game Changer isn’t just a film; it’s a statement.
This high-voltage thriller joins Prime Video’s power-packed lineup, reaffirming the platform’s commitment to delivering blockbuster entertainment straight to your screens. Prime members in India and across 240 countries and territories can gear up for a cinematic spectacle unlike any other – all included in a single Prime membership for just Rs 1499 a year. Now that’s what we call a blockbuster deal!
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Anirudh Ravichander and Universal Music India join forces to take South India’s sound to the world
The composer behind 13 billion streams launches Albuquerque Records with UMI as its exclusive global partner
MUMBAI: Universal Music India has struck an exclusive partnership with Albuquerque Records, the freshly minted independent label of singer-composer Anirudh Ravichander, in a deal that bets big on South India’s booming pop and hip-hop scene going global.
The arrangement, announced on 17 March, will see Universal Music India handle future pop and hip-hop releases by Anirudh himself, as well as artists signed to the new label. A first release is already in the pipeline for April, featuring Anirudh.
The numbers behind the man are hard to ignore. Debuting in 2012 with the viral sensation “Why This Kolaveri Di”, Anirudh has since clocked over 13 billion audio streams across more than 770 tracks, cementing his position as the No.1 South Indian artist on Spotify by total streams. His fingerprints are all over some of the Tamil film industry’s biggest musical moments, from Hukum and Vaathi Coming to Arabic Kuthu and the A23 Theme.
But Albuquerque Records is a different beast. Built for the non-film space, it is designed to nurture independent talent and champion the next wave of Indian pop voices. “Universal Music India’s leadership in pop and hip-hop made them the natural partner,” said Anirudh. “I’m excited to take independent voices to audiences around the world.”
Universal Music India’s chairman and CEO Devraj Sanyal was equally effusive. “Anirudh represents the future of Indian music, bold, original, and with enormous potential,” he said. “Identifying transformative talent is our superpower, and this partnership reflects that belief.”
Sanujeet Bhujabal, managing director of Universal Music India, framed the deal as more than a distribution play. “Albuquerque Records represents Anirudh’s bold artistic vision in the world of pop and hip-hop,” he said. “True to his legacy of innovation, this partnership is set to establish yet another landmark creative space, this time for the emerging world of iPop and beyond.”
For Universal Music India, the deal deepens a long-running push into South India’s four key language markets: Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu. The label already has regional imprints, film partnerships with Maddock Films and Excel Entertainment, and a growing non-film roster. Landing Anirudh, arguably the south’s most bankable music brand, is a statement of intent. South Indian music has the streams. Now it is coming for the world.
