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MX Player amps up its regional slate with 3 new language love stories
MUMBAI: Recognising the under-served audiences in Tier II/ Tier III cities and their need for differentiated content – MX Player amps up its regional slate with 3 exciting language web series’. These 3 MX Exclusive Series & Mirchi Play Originals bring viewers endearing love stories in Marathi, Tamil and Gujarati that feature some of the best talent in the industry.
Relive your magical firsts in the 6 episodic Marathi web series – Aani Kay Hava that is directed by Varun Narvekar of Muramba fame and stars real life couple Priya Bapat and Umesh Kamat in the lead. It went live on 16 July and has been receiving a great response from audiences for the sweet narrative and the duo’s chemistry.
With Tamil web series ‘Kalyanam Conditions Apply 2.0’ – the much loved Mirchi Senthil and his wife Sreeja bring you the 6-episode version of what marriage actually entails because even holy matrimony, like all other important life decisions come with that little asterisk that says conditions apply. Watch their love, everyday banter and camaraderie unfold in relatable situations which every couple goes though. The series has been streaming on the platform since 22July.
Gujarati rom-com Do Not Disturb follows the conversations that flow in the bedroom of a modern couple essayed by Manasi Parekh Gohil and Malhar Thakar that is directed by Sandeep Patel of Love Ni Bhavai acclaim and penned by writers Mitai Shukla & Nehal Bakshi. The series has been streaming for free 26July onwards on MX Player.
Elaborating on this development, Karan Bedi – CEO, MX Player said, “One of our key propositions for the year is to have a sharply segmented demographic focus so that viewers can consume entertainment in a language of their choice. I believe viewers of regional content will only continue to grow and as content creators – we must increasingly cater to this TG.”
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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.
