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Prime Video elevates Padma Kasturirangan to head of south, India Originals
MUMBAI: Padma Kasturirangan has been promoted to head of South, India Originals at Prime Video, marking a significant step forward in her career. In a recent LinkedIn post, Kasturirangan shared her excitement about stepping into this expanded role, where she will oversee the streaming giant’s growing slate of Tamil and Telugu Originals.
Having joined Prime Video two years ago as head of Telugu Originals, Kasturirangan has played a pivotal role in building the platform’s Telugu content offerings, working closely with creators to bring fresh, engaging stories to audiences. Her promotion underscores Prime Video’s commitment to strengthening its foothold in South India, with plans to scale up its Originals program in the region.
Before joining Prime Video, Kasturirangan was vice president of Telugu Original Content at Zee5, part of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. Her vast experience in content creation and her deep understanding of regional storytelling have made her an influential figure in the industry. Kasturirangan has also been associated with several other media companies, including Tamada Media Private Limited, contributing to her diverse and extensive background in the Indian entertainment space.
As she embarks on this new chapter, Kasturirangan is poised to continue shaping the future of South Indian content on Prime Video, nurturing new markets, and delivering stories that resonate with audiences across the region.
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Filmcity Media CFO Mohit Jain quits; CEO Kirti Vishnu Tiwari takes charge of finance
Board appoints Prabhat Modi as additional director and approves Rs 1.9 crore preferential share issue
MUMBAI: Filmcity Media has reshuffled its top deck. Chief financial officer Mohit Jain has stepped down, prompting the board to hand the finance reins to chief executive Kirti Vishnu Tiwari even as the company lines up fresh capital and new boardroom muscle.
In a regulatory filing to the BSE, Filmcity Media said Jain resigned from the roles of director and chief financial officer with effect from March 11, 2026, to pursue another career opportunity. He ceased to be a key managerial personnel of the company at the close of business on that date.
The board swiftly moved to plug the gap, appointing Kirti Vishnu Tiwari as chief financial officer from March 12, 2026. Tiwari, who already serves as executive director and chief executive, will now hold the combined role of executive director, CEO and CFO, taking charge of the company’s finance function while continuing to lead operations.
The leadership changes were approved by the board following recommendations from the nomination and remuneration committee, with the audit committee also backing Tiwari’s appointment as CFO to ensure governance oversight. Under the arrangement, Tiwari will continue as a key managerial personnel under Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Filmcity Media also expanded its board, appointing Prabhat Modi as additional director with effect from March 13, 2026, for a term of five years. The appointment, categorised as a non-executive non-independent directorship, will require shareholder approval at the next general meeting.
Modi brings capital market experience to the role. He holds a B.Sc in accounting and finance from the University of Essex in the United Kingdom and a PGDM from the National Institute of Securities Market. His professional experience includes stints at SBI Mutual Fund, BSE India and Morningstar India, where he worked on market research, financial analysis and capital market operations.
Tiwari, meanwhile, brings experience spanning finance, marketing and hospitality. A graduate of Lucknow University, she has previously worked with Hotel Holiday Inn, Hotel Leela Kempenski and Hotel Sea Rock, along with roles at Pawan Hans Helicopter and CBRE South Asia.
Separately, the board also approved a preferential issue of equity shares to members of the promoter and promoter group as well as non-promoter investors. The proposed fundraising, subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to raise up to Rs 1.9 crore.
The company said both appointees meet all regulatory requirements under SEBI regulations and the Companies Act and are not barred by any regulatory authority from holding their positions.
With a new board face, a CEO doubling as CFO and fresh capital on the table, Filmcity Media appears to be tightening its leadership and balance sheet in one swift move.
