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Amruta Khanvilkar & Kumar Varun share memorable moments from Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare S3
Mumbai: Amazon miniTV recently unveiled the third installment of its renowned political dramedy – Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare. In the new season, a different trajectory unfolds, it follows the story of Ronny who attempts to stir away from politics but his fate repeatedly intertwines, leading him to crazy encounters with his rival Ashwini. Directed by Gaganjeet Singh and written by Zakir Khan and Gopal Datt, Chacha Vidhayak Hain Hamare S3 features Abhimanyu Singh, Alka Amin, Vyom Sharma, Venus Singh, Amruta Khanvilkar and Kumar Varun in pivotal roles. Critics and fans are praising the new season, calling it refreshing and uplifting to watch.
Kumar Varun who portrays the character of Kranti shared a memorable experience while filming the series. Kumar said, “My birthday, the Cricket World Cup Final, and shooting were all on the same day and we were so hyped up for India’s victory and to celebrate my special day as well. In the middle of the shoot we used to check the score, unfortunately, the dream got shattered. Yet, what stood out was experiencing these emotions together, which I will always cherish.”
Amruta Khanvilkar who essays the character of Surekha recalled navigating through sickness to shoot an important scene for the series. She mentioned, “I remember during one of the scenes, I wasn’t feeling very well and had to give a speech. It wasn’t hard, but it was a bit uncomfortable. I had a sore throat and had to yell and address people in that specific scene. I had to do two takes for this particular scene. My voice was literally choked but we ended up getting the shot.”
The new season of Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare is streaming exclusively on Amazon miniTV.
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Subedaar puts Indian original cinema on the global map with record-breaking Prime Video debut
MUMBAI: Prime Video has a runaway hit on its hands. Subedaar, the gritty action drama starring Anil Kapoor, has stormed to become the most-watched Indian original movie on the platform in its opening weekend, cracking the Top 10 across 31 countries and landing in 91 per cent of India’s pin codes within days of its March 5 premiere.
The film, a visceral, emotionally-charged story of a retired soldier, Subedaar Arjun Maurya, wrestling with civilian life amid crime and corruption, has struck a nerve. Directed by Suresh Triveni and co-starring Radhikka Madan, Mona Singh, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Faisal Malik, and Khushboo Sundar, the film is already being hailed as a showcase for what Indian original storytelling can achieve on the world stage.
“Subedaar’s success is a reflection of the growing scale and global resonance of Indian storytelling,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India. “The film’s emotional narrative, its rooted portrayal of a soldier confronting his toughest battles beyond the battlefield, has struck a chord. Anil Kapoor delivers an acting masterclass, while Suresh Triveni’s solid direction and great performances from the ensemble cast have resulted in love and appreciation from customers across the world.”
Kapoor, 62, has been here before, but rarely at this altitude. Written by Triveni and Prajwal Chandrashekar, with dialogues by Triveni, Saurabh Dwivedi, and Chandrashekar, the film is a production by Opening Image Films in association with Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network (AKFCN), produced by Vikram Malhotra, Kapoor, and Triveni.
Subedaar streams exclusively on Prime Video in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across India, and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
For Prime Video, the numbers tell the real story: one weekend, one film, a global footprint, and a very loud signal that Indian original cinema is no longer just travelling well. It’s arriving.
