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HOOQ brings the intriguing Spy-thriller – ‘Killing Eve S1 and S2’ to enthral the Indian audience
MUMBAI: HOOQ– the largest Video-on-Demand service in Southeast Asia, brings Season 1 and 2 of the gripping spy thriller- ‘Killing Eve’ to India. The platform has bagged the exclusive rights for the series. It will see performances of some of Hollywood’s stalwarts such as Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer. Based on the novel Codename Villanelle, the show takes viewers on a thrilling journey. The series traces the life of Eve, played by Sandra Oh, a bored yet a smart MI5 security officer and Villanelle, played by Jodie Comer, a very talented killer. The chase becomes extremely fierce as Eve goes after Villanelle.
With its unique storyline, Killing Eve has garnered a lot of accolades from across the globe. The show has managed to retain unbroken weekly growth ratings and has also recorded the largest year-to-year growth of any returning series, in the past three years. Apart from the global popularity, the show has also managed to win awards at multiple prestigious award functions. The strong storyline of Killing Eve is backed by a highly talented cast in Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer who have received numerous global accolades. Sandra Oh is the recipient of Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award and has been nominated twice for the Primetime Emmy Awards. While Jodie Corner has won the BAFTA Award for Best Leading Actress. Sandra Oh has also starred in the famous American Drama series – Grey’s Anatomy and has made impactful appearances in notable Hollywood films.
Talking about acquiring the thriller series, Zulfiqar Khan, Managing Director, India – HOOQ said, “HOOQ has always aimed to provide the best of global content to its audience. Over time we have built a robust library which boats movies and series across genres, giving ample entertainment options to all our viewers. With Killing Eve Season 1 and 2 added to our content portfolio, we look forward to providing a thrilling experience to our unsatiated audience base.”
The series is based on the Codename Villanelle novellas by Luke Jennings and is executive produced by Sally Woodward Gentle, Lee Morris, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Gina Mingacci and lead writer Emerald Fennell. Sandra Oh and Francesca Gardiner are co-executive producers. Elinor Day serves as series producer. Damon Thomas returns to direct and is also executive producer, with Lisa Brühlmann and Francesca Gregorini also directing. Killing Eve is produced by Sid Gentle Films Ltd. for BBC AMERICA and sold internationally by Endeavor Content.
Killing Eve Season 1 and 2 will go live from August 9, 2019, exclusively on HOOQ. This attention-grabbing thriller is sure to get you HOOQ’ed.
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Prime Video drops trailer for Lukkhe, a rap crime drama starring KING in his acting debut
Eight episodes of revenge, redemption and hard-hitting rap arrive on the streaming platform on 8th May
MUMBAI: Prime Video has unveiled the trailer for Lukkhe, an eight-episode musical action drama built around the world of rap, crime and bruised relationships — and it has done so in suitably loud fashion, launching it at a live concert in Mumbai featuring electrifying performances by KING, Amira Gill, Akshath, Raashii Khanna, Ruaa Kayy and RUTVXK. As if that were not enough, the show’s music album was also dropped at the event, in collaboration with exclusive music streaming partner Amazon Music and music label Warner Music India.
The series is directed by Himank Gaur and produced by Vipul D. Shah and Rajesh Bahl under the banners of Optimystix Entertainment and White Guerrilla LLP. It is created and executive produced by Agrim Joshi and Debojit Das Purkayastha.
The cast is the talking point. KING, the acclaimed Indian rapper and songwriter, makes his acting debut as MC Badnaam, a performer consumed by rivalry and hunger for recognition. Raashii Khanna, returning to Prime Video after Farzi, plays Gurbani. Palak Tiwari, making her streaming debut, plays Sanober. Lakshvir Singh Saran plays Lucky. The ensemble also includes Nakul Roshan Sahdev, Kritika Bharadwaj, Shivankit Parihar, Yograj Singh and Ayesha Raza Mishra in pivotal roles.
The trailer plants its flag squarely in the tension between MC Badnaam and his rival MC OG, played by Parihar, while threading in the love story between Lucky and Sanober. The soundtrack, which spans hard-hitting rap anthems to emotionally charged melodies, is as much a character in the show as any of its leads.
Gaur was candid about what drew him to the project. “Lukkhe gave me a chance to dive into a world that’s loud, emotional, and constantly on edge,” he said. “What stayed with me was how every character is chasing something personal, and music becomes their way of expressing it. Working with this cast, especially KING in his debut, along with Raashii, Lakshvir, and Palak, was incredibly rewarding because they brought honesty that elevated every moment.”
Khanna reflected on her character with evident relish. “Playing Gurbani in Lukkhe was a really intense and fulfilling experience,” she said. “What I found most interesting was how her strength comes from something deeply personal, which shapes every decision she makes. It was about finding that balance between vulnerability and grit.”
KING, stepping in front of the camera for the first time, was characteristically direct. “Stepping into Lukkhe as MC Badnaam has been a defining moment for me,” he said. “What drew me in was how real his hunger and need to be heard felt. It’s something I connect with as an artist. Bringing music into his journey made the experience even more personal.”
Tiwari described the role as a first on multiple fronts. “It was my first time working with Prime Video, and the whole experience felt new and creatively satisfying,” she said. “Being part of a story that has both intense and heartfelt moments, along with a team that brought so much honesty to it, made this journey truly memorable.”
Saran, for his part, zeroed in on what made Lucky tick. “Lucky is someone who’s trying to move forward while still carrying the weight of his past, and that push-pull made him really interesting to explore,” he said. “There’s a sincerity to his journey that I hope people connect with.”
Lukkhe premieres on Prime Video in Hindi on 8th May, across India and in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. In a streaming landscape drowning in crime dramas, this one is betting that putting a rapper at its centre – and meaning it – is enough to cut through the noise. On the evidence of the trailer, it might just be right.
