Film Production
JioCinema experiments with legal drama Suits in Hindi
MUMBAI: Many of us English-speaking folks are familiar with legal drama Suits that follows the sharp and charismatic Harvey Specter, one of New York’s top attorneys, and Mike Ross, a brilliant college dropout with a photographic memory. Despite lacking a law degree, Mike impresses Harvey with his raw talent and unconventional thinking, leading Harvey to hire him as an associate at the prestigious law firm Pearson Hardman. Together, they navigate complex cases while hiding Mike’s secret from the firm and the legal world.
Now JioCinema is attempting to widen Suits‘ appeal to non-English speaking audiences – mainly in heartland Hindi-conversant India. For the first time ever, Bharat can dive into the high-stakes world of Suits in a way that feels closer than ever-every thrilling argument, every razor-sharp comeback, now delivered in Hindi. All nine seasons of the globally celebrated legal drama can be watched exclusively on its Peacock Hub through JioCinema Premium.
This groundbreaking release reimagines the iconic series, bringing Harvey Specter’s charm, Mike Ross’s brilliance, and the relentless courtroom battles to a brand-new audience. Known for its gripping storytelling and unforgettable characters, Suits explores ambition, loyalty, and moral dilemmas against the backdrop of New York’s high-powered legal world. Featuring a stellar cast including Patrick J. Adams, Gabriel Macht, Meghan Markle, Sarah Rafferty, and Rick Hoffman, Suits has captivated global audiences with its wit, drama, and intensity. This Hindi adaptation is a cultural bridge, turning the global phenomenon into a deeply personal experience for Indian viewers.
So, whether viewers are meeting Harvey and Mike for the first time or reliving their legendary partnership, Suits in Hindi is an experience many may not want to miss.
The platform marked the launch with a striking promo set to Yo Yo Honey Singh’s hit track Millionaire, capturing the ambition and drama synonymous with the series.
Said Singh: “I’m thrilled to see Millionaire resonate with a powerhouse series like Suits! The song celebrates ambition, confidence, and the drive to succeed—values that perfectly align with the show’s iconic characters and their journeys. I created this song not just for millionaires but for those aspiring to rise from the streets and achieve success. Coming from New Delhi myself, I owe everything to my fans who made this possible.”
JioCinema Premium offers an ad-free, high-definition streaming experience for just Rs 29 per month. Alongside Suits, subscribers gain access to a diverse range of international films, family-friendly content, and exclusive originals, ensuring unmatched value for Indian audiences.
Film Production
Arka Mediaworks onboards 88 Pictures as animation studio partner on ‘The Eternal War – Part 1’
Arka Mediaworks announces that 88 Pictures, the acclaimed animation and visual storytelling studio known for its cutting-edge CGI and cinematic artistry, is on board as the animation partner for the highly anticipated Baahubali: The Eternal War, a groundbreaking two-part 3D animated feature film set in the globally beloved Baahubali universe.
Baahubali: The Eternal War represents a bold new chapter in the Baahubali saga envisioned for national and international audiences and crafted with the ambition of delivering one of India’s most ambitious and globally benchmarked animation projects to date.
88 Pictures will execute the animation production, bringing to life the film’s richly detailed worlds, epic battle sequences, and larger-than-life characters with its signature blend of artistic vision, performance-driven animation, and advanced production pipelines. Working closely with the film’s creative leadership and technical partners, the studio aims to set new benchmarks in animation quality, cinematic storytelling, and global scalability.
This animated epic follows the successful re-release of Baahubali: The Epic (the combined theatrical version of the original live-action films) on 31 October 2025 across India and the USA. During the film’s interval, legendary creator and director S.S. Rajamouli (Baahubali 1 & 2, RRR) stunned audiences with a surprise teaser for The Eternal War – Part 1. The video immediately went viral, garnering widespread national and international acclaim across LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube for its ambitious visual style and scale.
Produced by Arka Mediaworks and led by co-founder and CEO Shobu Yarlagadda – producer of the iconic Baahubali duology, The Eternal War brings together fantastic storytelling and cutting-edge animation.. The film is directed and written by acclaimed animation filmmaker Ishan Shukla (Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust, Star Wars: Visions – “The Bandits of Golak”) and screenplay by Scott Mosier (The Grinch). Mihira Visual Labs, the studio co-founded by Yarlagadda anchors the film’s animation, visual development, and execution.
The partnership with 88 Pictures brings significant pedigree to the project; the studio is well-regarded for its work on high-profile international titles including DreamWorks’ series Trollhunters, the HBO Max original series Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, Disney’s animated short An Almost Christmas Story to name a few.
Yarlagadda shared, “We are happy to onboard 88 Pictures as the animation studio partner for our prestigious and most expensive animated film from India. We believe that their expertise and capabilities will allow us to produce a first-of-its-kind, world-class animated feature film from India.”
88 Pictures founder & CEO Milind D. Shinde said, “Baahubali changed the way cinema is perceived and became a defining milestone that turned the tide for Indian live-action filmmaking. Expanding the franchise into an entirely new universe—at a never-seen, never-done scale—through an animated feature created in India for a global audience is set to redefine how the world views Indian animation. We are truly thrilled to be part of this landmark project and to bring it to life under the visionary direction of Ishan Shukla, guided by the experience and leadership of acclaimed producer Shobu Yarlagadda.”
Shukla expressed, “Eternal War requires a level of visual and emotional precision that can only come from teams who truly understand both craft and intent. Working with 88 Pictures, alongside Mihira Visual Labs, has been a deeply collaborative experience. This association brings together technical excellence and creative sensitivity, enabling us to translate an ambitious vision into a compelling cinematic reality.”
Baahubali: The Eternal War – Part 1 is scheduled for release in 2027
