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PUBG MOBILE India’s web series produced by Saatchi Propagate, “Dosti Ka Naya Maidan” is now on air.
Bangalore, India: The first episode premieres on December 24, 2019 on PUBG MOBILE India’s official YouTube channel. Last week, PUBG MOBILE India team announced their web-series, Dosti ka Naya Maidan- it’s first ever original web series in Indian Gaming. This series has been conceptualized by the PUBG MOBILE India Team and the plots, storyline and production is being done by Saatchi Propagate in collaboration with Content Factory.
Throwing light on the concept Priya Jayaraman, CEO Saatchi & Saatchi Propagate said “When it comes to creating content, can it get any better than connecting with the lives of everyone who plays PUBG MOBILE today? The genesis of this anthology of 5 episodes is rooted in real world friendships, careers, gaming and is a microcosm of life itself. All with PUBG MOBILE at the heart of it’.
Last week, PUBG MOBILE India dropped a trailer on their official India YouTube channel for the First Episode. They have unveiled the cast, trailer, and release date for their debutant web-series’ first episode starring Ranjan Raj (Kota Factory), Badri Chavan (TVF Bachelors, Stree), Chinmay Chandraunshuh, Alam Khan, Arnav Bhasin, Vibha Chibbar, Sanjeev Vatsa, amongst others.
The first episode follows Mrigank Raj (played by Ranjan Raj), a teenager who belongs to a simple aspiring family whose parents (played by Vibha Chibbar & Sanjeev Vatsa) don't want to hold him back, regardless of their status. He is excited to start his new life in college but doesn't know how far he can go by being this reticent person and it gets more difficult as he meets his roommates. DK, Baba and Monty (played by Alam, Chinmay, Arnav respectively) who are the tough guys of the college and ace players of ‘PUBG MOBILE.’ The game is life for them. Even friends are made on the basis of their rank in the game. When the going gets tough for Mrigank, his senior Aditya (played by Badri Chavan) suggests him to take a chance in PUBG MOBILE. Watch the episode to know more.
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Lessons from global media markets on building enduring content franchises
Rose Audio Visuals COO and CFO Mitesh Patel.
MUMBAI: The global media landscape has undergone a fundamental shift. Success today is no longer defined by a single hit show. It is defined by the ability to build intellectual property (IP) that travels, evolves, and compounds over time.
At Rose Audio Visuals, this shift is central to how we think about content pitching and creation. We are no longer in the business of just making shows. We are in the business of building IP ecosystems.
From Hits to Franchises
Globally, the most successful content is designed to extend beyond its first outing. It travels across: Seasons, Platforms (TV → OTT → Digital), Formats (series → spin-offs) Shows like Stranger Things and Money Heist are not just successful series they are multi-layered franchises with global recall, fan engagement, and long-term monetisation. The key learning is simple: If content cannot scale beyond one season or one platform, it remains a project not a franchise.
Local Stories, Global Impact
One of the most powerful global trends is the rise of culturally rooted storytelling. Platforms today reward local authenticity combined with universal emotion. Stories that are deeply regional are no longer limited by geography they are amplified by it. Consider the global impact of Squid Game or India’s own Sacred Games. The takeaway is clear: The more authentic the story, the greater its potential to travel if the emotion resonates universally.
Monetisation Begins After the First Window
A critical global learning is that the true value of content is not realised at launch, it is realised over time.
Strong franchises unlock multiple revenue streams: Licensing, International remakes, Brand integrations, Digital extensions , Events and immersive experiences
Global players like The Walt Disney Company have mastered this approach, turning content into long-term ecosystems that extend far beyond the screen.
The first window is just the beginning. The real value lies in what follows.
At Rose Audio Visuals, we increasingly evaluate projects not just on commissioning value, but on their long-term franchise potential.
The Rise of Creator-Led Franchises
An important global shift is the emergence of creator-led IP ecosystems.
Creators today are not just content producers they are building full-scale franchises across platforms, formats, and businesses.
A powerful example is MrBeast. What started as YouTube videos has evolved into: Multiple content formats, Global audience scale , Brand extensions and businesses, High-impact experiential content This is a fundamentally different model digital-first, audience-owned, and infinitely scalable.
This model is still in its early stages in Indian but it represents a massive opportunity.
The next wave of Indian content franchises may not come from traditional studios alone but from creators who think like media companies.
Balancing Data with Creative Instinct
Streaming platforms today are deeply data-driven. Data helps Identify emerging genres, Predict audience behaviour , Inform commissioning decisions However, global experience shows that data alone does not create hits. Data informs scale, but storytelling creates impact.
Talent is the Foundation of Franchises
Enduring franchises are rarely accidental they are built through long-term creative partnerships. Globally, there is a clear focus on nurturing Actors, Writter, Show runner and director. Franchises are not built on scripts alone they are built on creators. This is an area where we continue to invest deeply building long-term relationships with talent rather than project-based collaborations.
Multi-Platform Thinking from Day One
Content consumption today is inherently multi-platform. A successful show must be designed not just for its primary platform, but for: Short-form extensions, Social media amplification, Digital-first engagement. Every show today needs a second life beyond its original format.
India: A Market at an Inflection Point
India today stands at a unique moment in its content journey.
We are seeing significant opportunity in Regional markets (Telugu, Tamil, Marathi and others) Emerging formats such as micro-dramas, Scalable, franchise-driven fiction IP
India does not lack stories. What we have historically lacked is structured franchise thinking something that is now beginning to evolve.
The Way Forward
The biggest lesson from global markets is this: The future belongs to companies that do not chase hits, but systematically build franchises. Because while hits may deliver immediate success, franchises create long-term value, recall, and compounding growth.
At Rose Audio Visuals, this belief shapes how we develop, greenlight, and scale content across platforms.
For content companies today, the question is no longer “Will this show work?” It is: “Can this become a franchise?”
A Personal Note
Having worked across content, business, and strategy, one thing has become increasingly clear to me, the most valuable companies in our industry will not be those that create the most content, but those that create content that endures.
Building a franchise requires patience, conviction, and a long-term lens something that the industry is only now beginning to fully embrace.As we continue this journey at Rose Audio Visuals, our focus remains simple: to move from volume-driven creation to value-driven storytelling. Because in the end, stories may start conversations but franchises build legacies.
