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Malayalam web series Utsaha Ithihasam wins big at Seoul Webfest
MUMBAI: The very first Seoul Webfest held on the 16th -18th August of this year, saw the showcasing of over 200 web series from across the world and the Malayalam web series Utsaha Ithihasam produced by Studio Mojo has won big at the Fest. Seoul Webfest is the first such web series festival in South Korea and North East Asia.
Currently running on Zee 5, Utsaha Ithihasam, bagged the award for the ‘Best Dramedy (comedy drama), at the fest. Directed by the award-winning filmmaker Krishand, the series won many more nominations in the best actor, best actress, best art director, and supporting actor and actress categories.
Based on a brief period in the life of two youngsters, the series was a crowd favourite amongst the international audience, present at the fest. The concept of the series revolves around existential nihilism, political incorrectness & relationship dynamics.
An elated director Krishand of Utsaha Ithihasam shares his feelings, “The recognition of Utsaha Ithihasam amidst all the web series from across the globe as the best comedy drama is in fact a great honour for us. It would have been impossible without Studio Mojo to make these episodes possible at this scale. “
The cast line up saw some upcoming names such as Rahul Rajagopal (lead male) and Pooja Eaju (lead female). Some other fresh faces who won some nominations include, Shyamin Giressh (supporting male) and Shweta Netam Khare (supporting female).
The series was produced by the leading regional video entertainment network, Studio Mojo, founded by the former CEO of iStream.com. “We are delighted that Utsaha Ithihasam, our first web series in Malayalam has won it big at the Seoul Webfest. We are planning to do couple of new projects with Krishand including a full length bi-lingual feature film in Tamil and Malayalam,” says Radhakrishnan Ramachandran, Founder & CEO of Studio Mojo.
With a winning round of applause and a promise to return with newer ventures, Utsaha Ithihasam, has been etched into the memories of the attendees of the first Seoul Webfest.
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Epic Company launches unified Epic Studio for films and OTT
Vivek Krishnani to head films business; Samar Khan leads OTT & Television.
MUMBAI: Epic just merged its creative superheroes under one cape because when films and OTT need to fight for attention together, you don’t keep them in separate universes. The Epic Company has launched Epic Studio, a next-generation creative and production powerhouse that unites Juggernaut Productions and Movieverse Studio under a single banner. The move creates a streamlined, scalable platform for premium storytelling across theatrical films, OTT originals, television, digital-first formats and branded content.
Vivek Krishnani has been appointed chief executive officer, Epic Studio (Films), overseeing the theatrical and film business with a focus on culturally resonant narratives across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati and Malayalam cinema. Samar Khan continues as chief executive officer, Epic Studio (OTT & Television) and retains his role as chief content officer for Docubay and Epic On.
The Epic Company managing director Aditya Pittie said, “Epic Studio brings together our entire creative ecosystem under one unified studio vision. This is not just an integration of verticals, but the creation of a collaborative environment where writers, filmmakers, creators, and brand partners can seamlessly develop and scale stories across formats and screens.”
Vivek Krishnani added, “We are building an audience-focused mainstream film studio committed to delivering fresh, engaging, and innovative stories for both theatrical and streaming platforms.”
Samar Khan commented, “This alignment allows us to approach storytelling with a unified studio mindset. We are building IP under one creative umbrella, with scale and longevity in mind from inception.”
The unified structure eliminates silos, enabling ideas to flow fluidly from concept to screen while adapting to evolving audience behaviour. Epic Studio positions itself as a creator-led ecosystem championing purposeful, resonant storytelling with commercial strength.
In an entertainment landscape where stories now leap between screens faster than plot twists, Epic isn’t just building a studio, it’s crafting a single launchpad where every tale gets the best shot at soaring across every platform.
