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Mirchi 95 launches Kiraak Kreators season 2
Mumbai: Mirchi, a city-centric music and entertainment company, announces the launch of the second season of its regional content IP, Kiraak Kreators, in Hyderabad. Coinciding with RJ Gaurika’s one-year anniversary on the airwaves, this season promises to be an even bigger celebration of diverse musical talents shaping the country’s cultural landscape.
Building on the success of the first season, which featured a mix of local Hyderabadi influencers across food, fashion, and music, Kiraak Kreators Season 2 expands its horizons. This time, the platform not only spotlights local talent like Vanishree, Peekay, and Priyanka Nath, who have captivated audiences at various music festivals, but also shines a spotlight on renowned Bollywood artists like the acclaimed band Threeory, popular singers Shalmali Kholgade, Jasleen Royal, Lothika, Anuv Jain, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, and OAFF.
The first season of the show featured a mix of local Hyderabadi influencers across verticals – food, fashion, and music. This second season not only provides a platform for local talent but also hosts renowned Bollywood artists, celebrated for their original musical contributions, for candid conversations. The lineup features artists and bands including the recently acclaimed band Threeory, popular singers Shalmali Kholgade, Jasleen Royal, Lothika, Anuv Jain, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, and OAFF. But the star power doesn’t stop there! The season also showcases three exceptionally talented local Hyderabad artists—Vanishree, Peekay, and Priyanka Nath—whose performances have left an indelible mark at various music festivals.
Tune in from 12 pm to 5 pm on 95 Mirchi Hyderabad for Kiraak Kreators Season 2.
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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.
