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Dish TV tunes in with Prime for a starry line-up
MUMBAI: Dish TV is turning up the volume on entertainment with its latest act, a collaboration with Amazon Prime to roll out Prime Lite benefits across its entire network of services.
From DTH and OTT to smart TVs and broadband bundles, the Dish TV Group is setting the stage for a seamless entertainment encore. Eligible customers across Dish TV, D2H, Watcho, VZY Smart TVs, and its ISP partners can now enjoy access to Prime Video’s treasure chest of movies, series, and originals in HD quality, alongside Prime’s shopping perks like free same-day or next-day delivery and early access to mega sale events.
The move signals another leap in Dish TV’s mission to merge technology and entertainment into one effortless experience. With offerings that already span from traditional broadcasting to the creator-driven Watcho and FLIQS platforms, the group’s new tie-up with Prime Video adds a sparkling new chapter to its streaming story.
“Entertainment today is all about accessibility and personalisation,” said Dish TV India CEO and executive director Manoj Dobhal. “Partnering with Amazon Prime strengthens our promise to deliver world-class experiences across every screen.”
Echoing the sentiment, Prime Video India director and head of SVOD business Shilangi Mukherji added that the collaboration helps bring Prime Video’s universe of content and shopping benefits to even more Indian homes.
With Dish TV’s legacy and Prime Video’s library joining forces, Indian viewers can now sit back, click play, and let the binge begin, no remote required.
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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.
