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Brands leverage Amazon Prime’s Mirzapur 2
MUMBAI: Amazon Prime Video’s Mirzapur is hot property right now. Fans are eagerly looking forward to the gritty crime-thriller’s second season, which drops on October 23. Due to its twisty-turny plot, memorable dialogues and meme-worthiness, the show has amassed a loyal fandom. And Mirzapur 2 is expected to attract an even bigger audience than the first season. Naturally, brands are eager to tap into this fan-following.
Amazon Prime Video has collaborated with brands such as Double Bull Cement, Vivo V20 and Bondtite ahead of the release of Mirzapur 2.
The online platform has come up with ‘Double Bull Amazon Mirzapur 2 Contest’ which offers an opportunity for viewers to win exciting Amazon vouchers.
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Meanwhile, mobile brand Vivo has launched its new series Vivo V20 and has tied up with the show to leverage its popularity and connect with Indian audiences. The smartphone maker posted a video online which shows Guddu bhaiya and Munna bhaiya, the stars of Mirzapur 2, unboxing the all-new phone and sharing their experience while in character.
Adhesive brand Bondtite has also come onboard to bask in the reflected glory of Mirzapur 2. It has launched a 1 minute 35 second-long video recapping the events of season 1, with several mentions of the brand’s catchphrase Iss jod ka koi tod nahi (No one can break this bond) which highlights the various allegiances and factions in the show.
e-commerce
Samsung Galaxy S26 series now available for instant delivery on Instamart
AI powered flagship phones start at Rs 87,999 with launch offers up to Rs 9,000.
MUMBAI: In the age of quick commerce, even flagship smartphones are learning to arrive at your doorstep at lightning speed. Instamart has partnered with Samsung to make the newly launched Galaxy S26 series available for instant purchase on the quick commerce platform, expanding the category beyond groceries and daily essentials into premium consumer electronics.
The Galaxy S26 lineup, which includes the S26 Ultra, S26+ and S26, is now available across several major Indian cities including Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Pune, among others.
The flagship series introduces several new features, led by what Samsung describes as the world’s first built in Privacy Display on a smartphone, available exclusively on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The display is designed to enhance privacy while unlocking a new class of screen experiences.
The devices also integrate agentic artificial intelligence designed to quietly manage routine tasks in the background, allowing users to focus on more meaningful interactions with their device.
Positioned as a major step forward in AI powered smartphones, the Galaxy S26 Ultra also introduces enhancements in areas such as nightography photography and Photo Assist tools, aimed at improving low light imaging and AI driven creative editing.
Through the partnership, Instamart is extending its quick commerce proposition to high value electronics, allowing customers to order the Galaxy S26 series and receive it almost instantly once sales go live.
The Galaxy S26 series will be available starting at Rs 87,999. As part of the launch offers on Instamart, customers can avail an instant discount of up to Rs 9,000 using an HDFC Bank credit card. Buyers can also opt for No Cost EMI options for up to 9 months.
The move reflects the growing overlap between quick commerce and consumer electronics, as platforms race to deliver not just groceries but also premium technology products with the same promise of speed and convenience.
