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Amazon miniTV unveils teaser of Love Adhura featuring Karan Kundrra and Erica Fernandes
Mumbai: Amazon miniTV, Amazon’s free video streaming service,adds yet another feather to its hatas it announced its latest romance thriller, Love Adhura with a riveting teaser. The gripping teaser excites fans as it showcases Karan and Erica in never-seen-before avatars. The short and snappy teaser builds intrigue via stunning visuals, leaving the viewers in awe of this deadly cat-and-mouse game.
Directed by TanveerBookwala from Ding Infinity, the show encapsulates passionate romance laced withnail-biting thrillerthat will keep the viewers on the edge of their seats. Packed with fatal attraction, mystery, and a high-octane chase, Love Adhura will feature Karan Kundrra and Erica Fernandes as Sumit and Nandita. What begins as an unlikely encounter between these two strangers quickly evolves into a complex web of love and betrayal and only time will tell who wins.
Amazon miniTV head of content Amogh Dusad shared, “Love Adhura is a modern-day drama set in scenic locale of Munnar shrouded in mystery. An enticing narrative, featuring heartthrobs Karan and Erica, with their sizzling chemistry and spice of intrigue promises to take the viewers on a thrilling journey. Viewers across India will be hooked to this show for free and I am excited to see their reaction!”
Talking about the series, Kundrra expressed his thoughts and said, “I am thrilled to be a part of this riveting romance thriller Love Adhura on Amazon miniTV. My portrayal of Sumit is different from the characters that I have played previously. The narrative of this series is the perfect amalgamation of modern-day romance with a compelling tease of thriller. I hope the viewers will enjoy watching the series as much as we enjoyed working to create it.”
Sharing her excitement, Fernandes expressed, “Portraying Nandita was truly a remarkable experience for me, as it presented a unique challenge unlike any other character I’ve tackled before. Delving into the layers of Nandita required dedicated time and effort, which I eagerly invested before stepping onto set. I meticulously crafted notes on how to breathe life into this multi-dimensional character, ensuring a portrayal that diverged from my previous roles yet remained authentic. Juggling the intricacies of Nandita’s journey amidst parallel storylines was both exhilarating and fulfilling. Walking in her shoes felt like an unforgettable adventure, blending excitement with genuine passion for my craft. Despite the stark contrast in her persona as a con artist, I can’t say I fully resonate with Nandita’s mindset. Yet, deep down, there’s a glimmer of that lovely girl buried within her, adding another layer of complexity to this compelling role.”
The series will stream exclusively for free on Amazon miniTV. You can watch it on the Amazon shopping app, Fire TV, Smart TVs or download the Amazon miniTV app on Playstore.
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JioStar revenue hits Rs 9,784 crore as cricket fuels 22 per cent growth
A surge in digital viewership and sports dominance fuels a blockbuster quarter for the media giant
MUMBAI: JioStar is batting on a flat pitch. The media titan’s fourth-quarter results for the financial year 2026 reveal a business scaling new heights, propelled by an unprecedented appetite for premium sports and digital-first storytelling.
Gross revenue for the quarter soared by 22.15 per cent to Rs 9,784 crore, up from Rs 8,010 crore in the third quarter. Operationally, the momentum was equally strong; revenue from operations climbed 21 per cent to Rs 8,372 crore. These figures underscore the firm’s successful integration following the Reliance and Disney merger, creating a dominant force in the Indian market.
The annual performance has been nothing short of a spectacle. Full-year gross revenue reached a massive Rs 36,248 crore, while annual profit after tax hit Rs 3,210 crore. This rapid expansion reflects JioStar’s ability to capture and monetise the massive growth in India’s media consumption.
Cricket proved to be the ultimate growth engine. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and TATA IPL 2026 delivered “record-breaking viewership” across both television and digital screens. The World Cup final alone drew a global peak concurrency of 72.5 million on JioHotstar, cementing its status as the nation’s premier streaming destination. On television, JioStar maintained a commanding 34.2 per cent viewership share, reaching a staggering 810 million viewers nationwide.
The digital numbers were just as impressive. JioHotstar averaged 500 million monthly active users, driven by consistent subscriber growth and innovative AI-led content discovery tools. These advancements are ensuring that JioStar remains at the cutting edge of the global “Race for Attention.”
With a firm grip on the country’s most valuable sporting rights and a rapidly growing digital footprint, JioStar is perfectly positioned for the future. It has built the ultimate content powerhouse—one that is ready to dominate the Indian living room for years to come.
