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Dice rolls out Girlie Pops as Gen Z adulting gets a glow-up
MUMBAI: Adulting may be chaotic, but in Dice Media’s newest mini-series, it also comes with contour, comfort, and a dash of controlled chaos. Dice Media, the content arm of Pocket Aces and the studio behind internet favourites such as Little Things, Adulting and AFK has dropped its latest three-episode mini-series, Girlie Pops, created in collaboration with Maybelline New York. And true to its title, the series pops with the warmth, humour and survival-instinct tenderness that defines Gen Z life today.
Billed as a slice-of-life snapshot of twenty-something turbulence, Girlie Pops follows two mismatched roommates trying to stay afloat in the choppy waters of early adulthood. Prakriti (Ankita Chhetri), a corporate professional moonlighting as a hopeful influencer, grapples with algorithm anxiety and full-time job monotony; while Ira (Devishi Madaan), an HR exec nursing a fresh heartbreak stumbles through online dating one awkward match at a time. Between career confusion, emotional U-turns, and social-media self-esteem spirals, the duo finds an unlikely sanctuary: each other.
Speaking about the series Pocket Aces D2C head Vishwanath Shetty said, “With GirliePops, we wanted to capture the real, everyday chaos of Gen Z and how they find their way through adulting together. It’s rooted in the humour, vulnerability, and comfort that sisterhood brings. Collaborating with Maybelline New York, a brand that personifies Bold Confidence & Self Expression, made it even more special.”
The cast is frontlined by familiar FilterCopy faces Ankita Chhetri and Devishi Madaan, both managed by Clout, Pocket Aces’ influencer vertical. The pairing brings an easy chemistry that keeps the 10–12 minute episodes breezy and binge-able, making Girlie Pops ideal for the swipe-generation’s viewing habits.
At just three episodes, the series delivers bite-sized storytelling without losing emotional depth. It picks its battles wisely, practicality vs passion, heartbreak vs healing, paycheque vs purpose, all while wrapping it in Dice Media’s signature blend of relatability and warmth.
Streaming now on Dice Media and Filtercopy’s Youtube channels, Girlie Pops is the kind of show that understands its audience because it feels like part of their group chat.
Whether you’re dodging red flags on dating apps, negotiating self-worth with your boss, or wondering if the influencer dream is worth the ring light, Girlie Pops offers a little laugh, a little comfort, and a lot of “omg same”.
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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.
