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Amazon Prime announces exclusive partnership with Vishesh Films
MUMBAI: Prime Video, which is coming as an added benefit for Amazon Prime members in India, will be the exclusive subscription video streaming home for upcoming new releases from Vishesh Films. The releases will stream on Prime Video before their television premiere.
Prime Video will premiere releases from Vishesh including the recently released “Raaz 4” starring Emraan Hashmi and forthcoming releases like “Begum Jaan” starring Vidya Balan. Also, Prime members will have access to blockbuster films including the blockbuster franchises of Raaz, Murder, Aashiqui and Jannat, Humari Adhuri Kahani, Ghulam, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahi; all of which will be available for unlimited streaming at no additional cost to a Prime membership.
This is the first time ever that Vishesh Films’ movies will be available on a video streaming service. Amazon Prime already offers unlimited free fast delivery on India’s largest selection of products, early access to top deals and more benefits for an unparalleled shopping experience.
Amazon and Vishesh today announced a long-term agreement that will make Prime Video India the exclusive subscription streaming destination for all existing and new release films from Vishesh.
“Vishesh Films is one of the most successful Indian film production houses and we are excited to premiere their content on Prime Video.” said Amazon Prime Video India director and country head Nitesh Kripalani.
“I believe this move will be a game changer for the industry. We are proud to be working with an iconic partner like Amazon” said Vishesh Films managing director, Vishesh Bhatt.
Amazon Prime already offers unlimited free One-day and Two-day delivery to over 100 cities on eligible items from India’s largest selection of products, 30 minutes early access for members on top deals and more benefits for an unparalleled shopping experience.
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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.
