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JioCinema Premium announces its extensive content line-up for June!
Mumbai: Missing the IPL Season already? JioCinema Premium has you covered, with its extensive entertainment line-up for June. The roster promises a spectacular mix across genres, from unscripted reality, international content, to original series, movies, and kids’ entertainment – offering something for everyone.
Bigg Boss OTT 3 is all set to take the entertainment quotient a notch higher with a new host, new theme, and a new set of contestants! The month gets more exciting with the latest season of the international cult phenomenon – House of The Dragon Season 2, set to premiere on 17 June. Staying true to its promise of providing holistic entertainment for all, JioCinema Premium gives the audience a chance to watch latest episodes of the new season every Monday, along with the US, in 6 local languages, namely, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, and Marathi, alongside English. Additionally, with new episodes of Demon Slayer S4, anime lovers can also look forward to series premieres like JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (4 June), Black Butler (11 June), The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You (18 June), and Seven Deadly Sins (28 June).
Crime aficionados are in for another thrilling ride with the headlining original of the month – Gaanth, releasing on 11 June. Starring the talented cast of Manav Vij, Monika Panwar and Saloni Batra, the original series explores the bone-chilling investigation of a mass suicide that rocks the nation, and a police officer’s quest for self-discovery and truth.
The sweltering summer also calls for light-hearted entertainment, with a perfect blend of mystery with Blackout, a direct-to-OTT film releasing on 7 June. The crime thriller comedy features a promising ensemble cast of Vikrant Massey, Mouni Roy, and Sunil Grover, amongst others. In addition, Vijay Deverkonda and Mrunal Thakur starrer action-drama film, Family Star will premiere on 28 June and will exclusively be available in Hindi on JioCinema Premium.
That’s not all, the line-up for the month also ensures to bring smiles all around with exciting premieres for kids and family. Look forward to the new episodes of Abhimanyu Ki Alien Family, 13 June onwards, and the exciting mini-movie Chikoo Bunty – In the Haunted House on 9 June, promising endless entertainment for the whole family.
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Prime Video bets big on India with global originals, films and franchise expansion
Execs highlight scale, travelability and new IP bets as India anchors global strategy
MUMBAI: At Prime Video Presents 2026, the message was clear and confident. India is not just part of the plan, it is central to it.
In a lively fireside chat hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, Kelly Day, vice president of prime video and amazon mgm studios international, Nicole Clemens, vice president of international originals, and Gaurav Gandhi, vice president for Apac and Anz, laid out an ambitious roadmap. Think bigger stories, wider reach and a sharper focus on building franchises that travel.
Kelly Day, a regular visitor to India, set the tone early. Calling the country “one of the most important markets globally”, she pointed to the sheer scale and diversity of audiences as a driving force behind Prime Video’s growth. Indian Originals, she said, are not just local hits but global engines powering subscriptions and engagement.
That global appeal is already visible. According to Clemens, around 25 percent of viewership for Indian content now comes from outside the country. Shows rooted deeply in local culture are finding fans worldwide, proving that specificity, when paired with universal themes, travels well. From gritty dramas to sharp thrillers, Indian storytelling is increasingly crossing borders with ease.
Clemens, who joined recently to lead international originals, was particularly upbeat about India’s creative range. She highlighted a growing slate of over 100 shows in development and production, with more than 60 percent returning for multiple seasons. For her, the formula is simple. Authentic stories, told well, resonate everywhere.
Adding to the buzz, she teased new and returning titles, alongside a fresh superhero universe, the Kalyug Warriors. It signals a push into new genres while doubling down on familiar fan favourites.
If content is king, distribution is the clever courtier. Day outlined Prime Video’s layered business model in India, which blends subscription, rentals, add on channels and ad supported viewing through Amazon MX Player. The idea is straightforward. Give viewers choice, whether they want premium, free or pay per view.
India, she noted, has also become a testing ground for innovation. Tiered pricing, mobile only plans and language diversity have all been sharpened here before being exported to other markets. In many ways, the India playbook is now influencing global strategy.
For Gaurav Gandhi, the next chapter is about scale with intent. He outlined four priorities. Making Prime Video more accessible, pushing Indian content globally, building stronger franchises and supercharging the films business.
On films, the platform is moving beyond licensing into co productions and now theatrical releases in partnership with amazon mgm studios. These films will eventually stream on Prime Video, creating a full circle from cinema halls to living rooms across 240 countries.
Franchise building remains another key pillar. With hits like The Family Man, Mirzapur and Panchayat already enjoying multi season success, the focus is now on creating the next wave of enduring IP. Newer titles are already lining up for second seasons, signalling a steady pipeline.
What stood out through the conversation was a shared belief. Streaming in India is still in its early innings, and the runway is long. With a mix of local flavour and global ambition, Prime Video is betting that stories from India will not just stay at home, but travel far and wide.
Or as the executives seemed to suggest, the world is watching and India has plenty more to show.
