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Hotstar VIP to stream tamil blockbuster Kaithi on Nov 25
MUMBAI: Hotstar VIP has added yet another blockbuster title to its expansive movie library – this time Tamil action thriller ‘Kaithi’. The blockbuster title that is still running in select cinemas, is finally making its digital premiere on Hotstar VIP much before its TV premiere. Directed byLokesh Kanagaraj, the film starsKarthi, Narain, S.R Prabhu, Hareesh Peradi, Vatsan Chakravarthy in pivotal roles and revolves around a prisoner on parole who is enlisted by a cop to protect him and his fellow officers from a gangster’s henchmen.
Director Lokesh Kanagaraj said, “Kaithi will always be a very special film for me. From the storyline, action sequence to the background score, it makes for a complete entertainer. I’ve pushed to limits by experimenting around the plot line and the final look and feel of the movie. I’m extremely happy that it has received so much acclaim and now that it will be streaming on Hotstar VIP it reaching a much larger audience”Actor Karthi added, “It’s been a great experience working on this new-age action movie – there’s an engaging screenplay along with the perfect blend of action and emotion. Being a father myself, I could relate to the emotions that my character goes through! It’s a must watch for everyone looking for die hard action scenes and now all of it can be experienced on Hotstar VIP”
A group of cops seize a record amount of drugs but soon find themselves in danger of the mafia. An injured inspector then takes the help of a life term prisoner, who is out on parole to meet his daughter.
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Prime Video unveils biggest India originals slate yet
Nearly 55 titles across languages signal deeper push into films, series
MUMBAI: Prime Video is turning up the volume on Indian storytelling, unveiling its largest-ever Originals slate at the ‘Prime Video Presents’ showcase, with close to 55 series and films spanning languages, genres and formats.
The new lineup, which stretches across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, signals a clear intent: go bigger, go wider, and meet audiences wherever they are watching, whether on streaming screens or in cinemas. Alongside Originals, the platform also announced a fresh theatrical slate under Amazon MGM Studios, marking a deeper step into the big-screen business.
Among the headline acts is The Revolutionaries, a large-scale drama from Nikkhil Advani starring Bhuvan Bam and Rohit Saraf. The slate also features Matka King with Vijay Varma, Raakh starring Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre, and Lukkhe, which marks rapper King’s acting debut. Adding a genre twist is Vansh – The Kalyug Warriors, positioned as India’s first homegrown Hindi superhero series for streaming.
Familiar favourites are also making a return, with new seasons of Farzi, Panchayat, Call Me Bae, Dupahiya, Dahaad and The Traitors in the pipeline, reinforcing the platform’s bet on established franchises.
Regional storytelling gets a notable push. Highlights include a Telugu adaptation of The Traitors hosted by Teja Sajja, the drama Guvvala Cheruvu Ghat, and Tamil titles such as Exam and returning seasons of Vadhandhi and Inspector Rishi.
The slate also opens new creative partnerships. Hrithik Roshan’s HRX Films steps into streaming with Storm and Mess, while Alia Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions backs Don’t Be Shy. Production houses including Excel Entertainment, Tiger Baby Films and The Viral Fever further deepen the creative bench.
On the theatrical front, the platform is lining up five films, including Raftaar starring Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh, VIBE directed by Kunal Kemmu, Dilkashi with music by A. R. Rahman, Nayyi Navelli featuring Yami Gautam, and Kuku Ki Kundli starring Wamiqa Gabbi.
According to Prime Video India director and head of Svod business Shilangi Mukherji, India remains central to the platform’s global growth, ranking among its top markets for new subscribers. She noted that nearly two-thirds of users watch content in more than four languages, underlining a growing appetite for diverse storytelling.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok, said the new slate reflects a continued push towards bold, culturally rooted narratives with global appeal.
In short, Prime Video is not just adding titles, it is widening the lens. From small-town dramas to superhero sagas and cinema-ready spectacles, the message is simple: more stories, more voices, and far more ways to watch them.
