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India’s biggest photography reality show – ‘Kanan Devan Photography Escapade 3’
MUMBAI: India’s biggest photography reality show – ‘Kanan Devan Photography Escapade 3’ was launched today by Tata Tea Kanan Devan, a heritage tea brand from the house of Tata Global Beverages. After two immensely successful editions of this photography contest that is aimed at budding photographers, the brand had rolled out the third edition of Tata Tea Kanan Devan’s Photography Escapade contest in June 2017 which received overwhelming response from hundreds of photography enthusiasts across the country.
The contest provides aspiring photographers with the opportunity to capture nature in its entirety, the natural beauty of the hills, the people of Munnar and the intrepid journey of tea from leaf to cup. Based on the theme ‘Elements of Nature’, the finalists were instructed to weave in stories using the four elements at Kanan Devan Hills namely Earth, Fire, Wind and Water. These stories will be available to the audience in the form of webisodes that will be released every week on Tata Tea Kanan Devan’s Youtube channel, starting today.
In addition to a different theme, Photography Escapade 3 also took this contest to the next level with a refreshingly different game format called Truzzle, which means ‘Treasure+Puzzle’, and an enriching photography journey in the pristine Kanan Devan Hills. What began as a simple photography contest two years ago, is all set to sway the web with its video content in a reality show avatar. While keeping the scenic beauty and natural bounty of Munnar and tea at the heart of Escapade, the webisodes witness 10 participants engaging with each other, solving puzzles, working in a team before the top 3 winners are chosen for their vivid captures.
Tata Global Beverages, Head – Tea marketing, India, Mr. Puneet Das said, “Kanan Devan Photography Escapade provides aspiring photographers with the opportunity to capture nature in its entirety, the natural beauty of the hills, the people of Munnar and the intrepid journey of tea from leaf to cup. While the natural landscapes of tea plantation provide scenic shots, capturing this journey can be challenging for photographers. However, the breathtaking photos of this scenery, can evoke a sense of ‘being back to nature’ and ‘freshness’ which is also the hallmark of Tata Tea Kanan Devan.”
Tata Tea Kanan Devan will also be announcing the winner of Photography Escapade 3 in the last episode of the websiode series.
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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.
