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MX Player acquires over 200 hours of Thai drama series from BEC World
Mumbai: In a significant step towards enriching its international content offerings, MX Player has inked a strategic multi-territory and multi-title deal with BEC World Public Company Ltd (BEC), a world-class media company leading the industry in producing and distributing Thai-language content for over 53 years. This marks BEC’s first multi-territory and multi titles deal with MX Player in India and extends to the territories of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka consisting of over 200 hours of Thai Drama Series.
This partnership marks MX Player introducing Thai content to its audiences. It will dub over 200 hours of Thai Drama Series in Hindi for its successful content category – MX VDesi. The titles are “Accidental Love,” “Dare to Love,” “World of Himmapan,” “The Blaze of Naga,” “Love Destiny,” and “Nakee.” With its vast library of Korean and Chinese dramas on MX VDesi, MX Player has attracted a substantial consumer base for international content. The addition of Thai dramas further strengthens its commitment to presenting audiences with a diverse selection of world-class content and catering to the diverse preferences of its viewers.
Commenting on the association, MX Player Spokesperson said, “We are delighted to bring the captivating world of Thai dramas to Indian audiences in collaboration with BEC World. Thai dramas are known for their intriguing storylines, relatable characters, and cultural richness, and we are thrilled to offer select hand-picked series that showcase the best of Thai entertainment. We strive to provide the best content from across the globe to our viewers, and our partnership with BEC World enables us to expand our offerings and present superlative content from Thailand to a wider audience.
“I am excited that Thai Dramas will travel to India and the Indian sub-continent in 2023 with MX Player. We are confident that our content will resonate with the Indian audience as culturally, both countries share a common heritage, traditions, religious belief, and history,” said TV business president and BEC World executive director Surin Krittayaphongphun, “since 2018, our content has found a strong fan base in Asia through regional and global streamers and Free to Air. We will continue to stay focused on growing our distribution network outside Thailand and producing content that appeals locally and regionally.”
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JioHotstar enters micro-drama space with 100 shows under Tadka banner
Short-form push targets 300M users as content meets commerce in new format
MUMBAI: JioStar has made a bold play in India’s fast-growing micro-drama space, rolling out over 100 short-form shows under its new Tadka banner on JioHotstar, timed with the massive viewership surge of the Indian Premier League 2026.
The scale of the launch signals clear intent. Rather than testing the waters, the company has dived in headfirst, releasing a wide slate of content on day one. Each show is designed for quick consumption, with episodes running 60 to 90 seconds in a vertical format tailored for mobile-first audiences.
The move comes as India’s micro-drama market, currently valued at around $300 million, is projected to grow tenfold to over $3 billion by 2030. Globally, the format has already proven its mettle, with China’s micro-drama sector recording explosive growth in recent years.
What sets this rollout apart is its built-in monetisation strategy. The shows are free to watch and ad-supported, with brand integrations woven directly into storylines from the outset. It reflects a broader shift where content and commerce are increasingly intertwined, rather than operating in silos.
The timing is equally strategic. With more than 300 million users already tuning in for IPL action, JioHotstar is effectively turning cricket’s biggest stage into a discovery engine for its new format.
The company is not entering an empty arena. Early movers like Kuku TV, MX Player and platforms backed by Zee Entertainment Enterprises have already laid the groundwork, building audiences and validating demand for snackable storytelling.
Now, with scale, distribution and advertiser interest aligning, the big players are stepping in. For JioStar, Tadka may well serve as a proving ground for the next evolution of digital entertainment, where every minute counts and every second sells.
If the bet pays off, India’s next big content wave might just arrive in under 90 seconds.
