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Epic On now streaming on Airtel Xstream platform
KOLKATA: Premium OTT platform Epic On has tied up with Airtel Xstream to offer its users the Epic On subscription at a special price.
The partnership would allow Xstream users to access the comprehensive library of thousands of hours of titles ranging from movies, TV shows, and documentaries.
There is a constant rise in demand for OTT from not just the urban and tier-1 cities, but also within the tier-2 and tier-3 cities across India. The upsurge continued through the year 2020 as outdoor entertainment venues remained under an extended lockdown. Amid this, streaming platforms have grown phenomenally and consumers have re-calibrated their expenses from outdoor entertainment to OTT subscriptions.
IN10 Media Network managing director Aditya Pittie said, "IN10 Media Network is committed to engaging with its audience across varied geographies and demographics through its outstanding content. With handpicked TV shows, documentaries, and movies we have witnessed the franchise of Epic On grow, and Airtel’s reach and distribution will further bolster its growth.”
Epic On chief operating officer Sourjya Mohanty said, “We are elated to collaborate with Airtel Xstream and offer our content on their platform. This partnership will allow us to cater to a larger segment of entertainment seekers across India by augmenting our reach in tier II and III markets. Through the discounted subscription model on the Airtel Xstream platform, we will be able to provide our premium content to a new set of the digital audience.”
Airtel Xstream customers can now avail of the Epic On subscriptions at a discounted price. A one-month Epic On subscription will cost the Airtel Xstream customers Rs 29 whereas and annual subscriptions are available at Rs 249.
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Prime Video to stream Tamil thriller Exam from May 15
Seven-episode series from National Award-winner A. Sarkunam streams in India and 240-plus countries
MUMBAI: Prime Video announced on April 27th that Exam, a taut seven-episode suspense drama set against the crucible of high-stakes competitive testing, will premiere on May 15th in India and across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Written and directed by A. Sarkunam, a National Award-winner, the series is produced under the Wallwatcher Films banner by the creative duo Pushkar and Gayatri, who have previously delivered Suzhal: The Vortex (both seasons) and Vadhandhi: The Fable of Velonie for the platform. Dushara Vijayan and Aditi Balan lead the cast, with Abbas in a pivotal role.
The show will stream in Tamil with dubbed versions in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada, and subtitles in 15 languages, including English, a distribution sweep that underscores Prime Video’s push to globalise Indian regional content.
Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India, framed the series as both timely and commercially astute. “Exam is a very timely and relevant story that captures the emotional intensity of competitive exams and masterfully transforms it into a thrilling high-stakes drama,” he said. “We believe it is a story that will resonate deeply with millions.” Madhok noted that it was a privilege to once again collaborate with Pushkar and Gayatri following the success of Suzhal and Vadhandhi.
For Pushkar and Gayatri, the series is as much a moral reckoning as a thriller. “With Exam, we wanted to dig into ambition, injustice, and those moral crossroads that people face when pushed to the edge,” the creative producers said. “At the heart of this story is a young woman who refuses to remain powerless. Her journey is not about glamorising defiance, but about exploring the emotional and ethical cost of standing up to a system stacked against her.” They described Prime Video as “an incredible collaborator” and “the perfect home” to bring the series to global audiences.
Wallwatcher Films, which Pushkar and Gayatri founded and run, has been on a productive streak with the platform. Beyond Exam, the company is also readying Vadhandhi Season 2 for Prime Video, making the duo one of the platform’s most active regional creative partners.
The real exam, it seems, is for Prime Video itself: can a Tamil drama about systemic injustice and a young woman’s defiance crack audiences from Chennai to Chicago? If Pushkar and Gayatri’s track record is anything to go by, the answer is likely yes, and the results will be out on May 15th.
