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Kuku TV wins best new short drama app at Sensor Tower Apac Awards 2025
Indian micro drama platform tops global growth charts in 2025
MUMBAI: Kuku TV has been crowned “Best New Short Drama App” at the Sensor Tower Apac Awards, cementing its status as one of the fastest rising names in bite-sized entertainment.
The award citation praised the platform’s breakout year, noting that as short-form storytelling becomes a staple of on-the-go lifestyles, Kuku TV has emerged as a defining force in digital entertainment. The app introduced premium micro-dramas to Indian audiences and recorded a spectacular multi-fold surge in downloads in 2025, ranking number one globally for growth in its category.
In a world where attention spans are shrinking but appetites for stories are not, Kuku TV appears to have struck the right balance. Quick episodes, tightly written plots and genre diversity have helped the platform tap into a generation that prefers drama in snackable portions.
Kuku TV co-founder and CEO Lal Chand Bisu, said the recognition reflects both creative ambition and technological muscle. “We are honoured to receive this recognition from Sensor Tower and to be ranked number one globally in growth within our category. At Kuku TV, we are committed to bringing premium micro-dramas across multiple genres and languages for diverse audiences,” he said.
He added that the company is equally focused on empowering its creator ecosystem with the tools, technology and reach needed to tell impactful stories. At the heart of its expansion is an AI-powered storytelling stack that supports the journey from pitch and production to promotion and personalisation, allowing the platform to scale without losing narrative spark.
As short dramas gain global traction, Kuku TV’s rapid ascent signals that the format is no fleeting trend. For audiences scrolling between meetings, commutes and coffee breaks, the small screen just got sharper, smarter and significantly more dramatic.
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Sonata Software CEO Samir Dhir to exit, Rajsekhar Datta Roy named successor
Samir Dhir steps down after tenure, to stay on as advisor till December 2026
BENGALURU: Sonata Software Limited has announced a leadership transition, appointing Rajsekhar Datta Roy as chief executive officer, effective May 9, 2026, for a three-year term. He will lead the company’s international business as it sharpens its focus on AI-led transformation.
Roy, a long-time company veteran, brings over three decades of experience in scaling technology practices and managing global delivery operations for enterprise clients. He has played a central role in building Sonata’s Microsoft and Dynamics practices into key growth engines, while also driving strategy and large-scale digital transformation programmes.
Over the past year, Roy has been closely involved in steering Sonata’s shift towards becoming an AI-first organisation. He has led initiatives around the company’s responsible-first AI framework and contributed to the development of its Harmoni.AI platform, alongside efforts to improve operational margins through tech-driven efficiencies.
Prior to this elevation, Roy served as chief delivery officer, overseeing global delivery and operations, and was a key member of the executive leadership team shaping the company’s transformation roadmap.
The transition follows the exit of Samir Dhir, who will step down as managing director and CEO at the close of business on May 8, 2026. He has also resigned as executive director but will continue as an advisor to the board until December 31, 2026, ensuring continuity during the transition.
The board acknowledged Dhir’s tenure, noting that under his leadership, Sonata strengthened its position as a strategic partner for clients and advanced into its next phase of growth.
Sonata Software Limited executive vice chairman Srikar Reddy said, “Raj’s promotion to CEO underscores our confidence in his leadership and strong technology vision. His deep understanding of Sonata Software will help us continue building an innovative and trusted organisation.”
Sonata Software Limited chief executive officer Rajsekhar Datta Roy added, “I am honoured to step into this role and lead the company’s international business. Our focus will remain on strengthening core capabilities and accelerating AI-led modernisation journeys for our clients.”
With this leadership change, Sonata Software is signalling continuity with a forward-looking tilt, betting on internal leadership and AI capabilities to power its next phase of global growth.
