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JioCinema Premium unlocks access to favourite serials before TV premiere only at Rs 29 per month
Mumbai: New Entertainment Plan is here! India’s premium streaming platform JioCinema recently announced its ad-free plan – JioCinema Premium – with an introductory pricing of just Rs 29/month for a single device and Rs 89/month for up to four devices at a time. As part of the subscription, members get early access to their favourite serials like Shiv Shakti, Bhagyalakshmi, Naagini, Jai Jai Swami Samarth, Pherari Mon, Rashi Rikshawwali, and more, in addition to all on-air fiction content from Viacom18 network channels including Nickelodeon, MTV, and other the entire Colors suite of local language channels.
That’s not all! JioCinema Premium goes beyond early access and will offer 20 TV channels from the house of Viacom18 available to stream. This will come with an ad-free experience, high-definition quality (up to 4K!), and the option to download shows for offline viewing – perfect for catching up on the go or avoiding buffering. So, what are you waiting for?
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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.
