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Arré ropes in Vijay Koshy to lead Content & Consumer Engagement for brands
MUMBAI: Vijay Koshy joins Arré as Director, Advertising and Brand Partnerships, to manage the platform’s branded content verticals across English, Hindi and regional markets.
In the three years since launch, Arré has grown to become one of the leading digital entertainment brands focused on creating premium original content across a variety of formats and in crafting a distinctive voice in the digital space. Arré has led the way not only in providing ‘attitudinally millennial’ audiences to brands but has also made content a compelling tool of storytelling for advertisers and partners across industries. Brands using Arré for their marketing challenges include Gillette, Palo Alto Networks, Hotstar, Dabur and Amazon.
Vijay has over two decades of experience across leadership positions in ad sales revenue and integrated branded content solutions and has helped in developing monetisization models in the digital media industry that are considered the benchmark today.
Vijay brings with him his experience with the Star Network, Sony Entertainment Television and The Viral Fever, where, in addition to being a founding member of the sales force, he managed and mentored a young team to deliver branded digital content solutions.
B. Saikumar, Founder, Arrésaid “We are delighted to have Vijay join us at Arré to lead consumer engagement and content solutions for brands. Vijay brings invaluable brand monetization experience and skills which will aid our next phase of expansion across content verticals and regional markets. At Arré, we are also cognizant of the fact that advertising efficacy is a huge challenge for marketers and it is our conviction that content will finally be the medium for communication.”
Vijay Koshy said “Arré has built a great voice which has seen immense traction in a very short period of time, and I’m very excited about the upcoming content and plans. The team has an enviable mix of energy and talent and I look forward to being a part of the next journey.”
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Prime Video unveils biggest India originals slate yet
Nearly 55 titles across languages signal deeper push into films, series
MUMBAI: Prime Video is turning up the volume on Indian storytelling, unveiling its largest-ever Originals slate at the ‘Prime Video Presents’ showcase, with close to 55 series and films spanning languages, genres and formats.
The new lineup, which stretches across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, signals a clear intent: go bigger, go wider, and meet audiences wherever they are watching, whether on streaming screens or in cinemas. Alongside Originals, the platform also announced a fresh theatrical slate under Amazon MGM Studios, marking a deeper step into the big-screen business.
Among the headline acts is The Revolutionaries, a large-scale drama from Nikkhil Advani starring Bhuvan Bam and Rohit Saraf. The slate also features Matka King with Vijay Varma, Raakh starring Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre, and Lukkhe, which marks rapper King’s acting debut. Adding a genre twist is Vansh – The Kalyug Warriors, positioned as India’s first homegrown Hindi superhero series for streaming.
Familiar favourites are also making a return, with new seasons of Farzi, Panchayat, Call Me Bae, Dupahiya, Dahaad and The Traitors in the pipeline, reinforcing the platform’s bet on established franchises.
Regional storytelling gets a notable push. Highlights include a Telugu adaptation of The Traitors hosted by Teja Sajja, the drama Guvvala Cheruvu Ghat, and Tamil titles such as Exam and returning seasons of Vadhandhi and Inspector Rishi.
The slate also opens new creative partnerships. Hrithik Roshan’s HRX Films steps into streaming with Storm and Mess, while Alia Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions backs Don’t Be Shy. Production houses including Excel Entertainment, Tiger Baby Films and The Viral Fever further deepen the creative bench.
On the theatrical front, the platform is lining up five films, including Raftaar starring Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh, VIBE directed by Kunal Kemmu, Dilkashi with music by A. R. Rahman, Nayyi Navelli featuring Yami Gautam, and Kuku Ki Kundli starring Wamiqa Gabbi.
According to Prime Video India director and head of Svod business Shilangi Mukherji, India remains central to the platform’s global growth, ranking among its top markets for new subscribers. She noted that nearly two-thirds of users watch content in more than four languages, underlining a growing appetite for diverse storytelling.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok, said the new slate reflects a continued push towards bold, culturally rooted narratives with global appeal.
In short, Prime Video is not just adding titles, it is widening the lens. From small-town dramas to superhero sagas and cinema-ready spectacles, the message is simple: more stories, more voices, and far more ways to watch them.
