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Amazon miniTV gears up to launch the second season of its coming-of-age drama series Dehati Ladke
Mumbai: Amazon miniTV, Amazon’s free video streaming service is all set to bring the second season of its much-adored coming-of-age web-series, Dehati Ladke. Captivating the audience with a blend of heartwarming nostalgic moments, romance, drama, and entertainment, the first season was widely applauded by the viewers. Following the journey from season 1, the second edition will further explore the life of Rajat as his character dwells in city life through different stages of friendship, love, and pursuing his dreams. Starring Shine Pandey, Raghav Sharma, Tanish Neeraj, Saamya Jainn, Aasif Khan, and Kusha Kapila in pivotal roles, the second season of Dehati Ladke will stream exclusively from 12 January on Amazon miniTV for free.
The engaging trailer gives a sneak peek into the intense roller-coaster ride filled with love, jealousy, aspirations, and rage. While season 1 portrays a strong bond between Rajat, his friends and his love Prerna, Season 2 will test his true self as he loses everyone he ever loved, including his parents and his mentors Prashant and Chaya. This rollercoaster of a journey will witness how Rajat deals with his emotional turmoil and leaves the audience wondering if there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Talking about the new season, Kapila shared, “Dehati Ladke has been a wonderful journey with a wholesome blend of emotions and to be back with its second season, is an ecstatic feeling. The new season is much more fun and drama-filled with new learnings and heart-touching moments. I feel delighted to be part of such an impactful project, which teaches us, entertains us, and leaves us with a content heart through the lens of Rajat. The viewers will see more of an intriguing side of Chhaya in this season.”
Sharing his excitement about the new season of Dehati Ladke, Pandey said, “Nothing can beat the happiness of bringing back the new edition of the project which is so close to your heart. It is a delight to come back as Rajat unveiling different layers of his character, with new dynamics in his relationships. It will be interesting to witness how he tackles new arousing emotions, and differences in friendship and love while staying focused to pursue his dream. I can’t wait for viewers to unfold his journey and shower their love as they did for season 1.”
Dehati Ladke S2 will be available for streaming exclusively for free on Amazon miniTV from January 12. You can watch it on the Amazon shopping app, Fire TV, or download the Amazon miniTV app on Playstore.
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Prime Video to stream Tamil thriller Exam from May 15
Seven-episode series from National Award-winner A. Sarkunam streams in India and 240-plus countries
MUMBAI: Prime Video announced on April 27th that Exam, a taut seven-episode suspense drama set against the crucible of high-stakes competitive testing, will premiere on May 15th in India and across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Written and directed by A. Sarkunam, a National Award-winner, the series is produced under the Wallwatcher Films banner by the creative duo Pushkar and Gayatri, who have previously delivered Suzhal: The Vortex (both seasons) and Vadhandhi: The Fable of Velonie for the platform. Dushara Vijayan and Aditi Balan lead the cast, with Abbas in a pivotal role.
The show will stream in Tamil with dubbed versions in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada, and subtitles in 15 languages, including English, a distribution sweep that underscores Prime Video’s push to globalise Indian regional content.
Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India, framed the series as both timely and commercially astute. “Exam is a very timely and relevant story that captures the emotional intensity of competitive exams and masterfully transforms it into a thrilling high-stakes drama,” he said. “We believe it is a story that will resonate deeply with millions.” Madhok noted that it was a privilege to once again collaborate with Pushkar and Gayatri following the success of Suzhal and Vadhandhi.
For Pushkar and Gayatri, the series is as much a moral reckoning as a thriller. “With Exam, we wanted to dig into ambition, injustice, and those moral crossroads that people face when pushed to the edge,” the creative producers said. “At the heart of this story is a young woman who refuses to remain powerless. Her journey is not about glamorising defiance, but about exploring the emotional and ethical cost of standing up to a system stacked against her.” They described Prime Video as “an incredible collaborator” and “the perfect home” to bring the series to global audiences.
Wallwatcher Films, which Pushkar and Gayatri founded and run, has been on a productive streak with the platform. Beyond Exam, the company is also readying Vadhandhi Season 2 for Prime Video, making the duo one of the platform’s most active regional creative partners.
The real exam, it seems, is for Prime Video itself: can a Tamil drama about systemic injustice and a young woman’s defiance crack audiences from Chennai to Chicago? If Pushkar and Gayatri’s track record is anything to go by, the answer is likely yes, and the results will be out on May 15th.
