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Nazara’s Kiddopia teams up with Hasbro to bring PJ Masks heroes to early learning app
MUMBAI: In a marriage of tiny heroes and tinier thumbs, Nazara Technologies’ award-winning educational platform Kiddopia has struck a deal with toy titan Hasbro to inject the wildly popular PJ Masks characters into its digital playground for pre-schoolers.
The partnership will unleash a battalion of exclusive activities featuring the pint-sized nocturnal crusaders—Catboy, Owlette and Gekko—designed to blend entertainment with education in what promises to be a pedagogical romp for the under-five set.
“We are thrilled to partner with Hasbro to bring PJ Masks to Kiddopia,” effused Kiddopia chief operating officer Dhaval Sheth. “Our mission is to make learning fun, and by integrating these beloved characters into our platform, we are creating an exciting new way for kids to explore, learn, and play.”
The fresh content will include interactive mini-games bolstering early maths and literacy, creative storytelling adventures, and problem-solving challenges that champion teamwork—all wrapped in the irresistible PJ Masks universe that has children worldwide donning makeshift capes at bedtime.
Hasbro senior vice president of business affairs Nick Mitchell remarked: “PJ Masks has captivated young audiences worldwide, and we look forward to bringing these heroic adventures to the Kiddopia app. This partnership aligns perfectly with our goal of delivering engaging, high-quality play experiences across multiple platforms.”
The digital heroics will commence later this year, available to all subscribers on both iOS and Android platforms.
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Prime Video unveils biggest India originals slate yet
Nearly 55 titles across languages signal deeper push into films, series
MUMBAI: Prime Video is turning up the volume on Indian storytelling, unveiling its largest-ever Originals slate at the ‘Prime Video Presents’ showcase, with close to 55 series and films spanning languages, genres and formats.
The new lineup, which stretches across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, signals a clear intent: go bigger, go wider, and meet audiences wherever they are watching, whether on streaming screens or in cinemas. Alongside Originals, the platform also announced a fresh theatrical slate under Amazon MGM Studios, marking a deeper step into the big-screen business.
Among the headline acts is The Revolutionaries, a large-scale drama from Nikkhil Advani starring Bhuvan Bam and Rohit Saraf. The slate also features Matka King with Vijay Varma, Raakh starring Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre, and Lukkhe, which marks rapper King’s acting debut. Adding a genre twist is Vansh – The Kalyug Warriors, positioned as India’s first homegrown Hindi superhero series for streaming.
Familiar favourites are also making a return, with new seasons of Farzi, Panchayat, Call Me Bae, Dupahiya, Dahaad and The Traitors in the pipeline, reinforcing the platform’s bet on established franchises.
Regional storytelling gets a notable push. Highlights include a Telugu adaptation of The Traitors hosted by Teja Sajja, the drama Guvvala Cheruvu Ghat, and Tamil titles such as Exam and returning seasons of Vadhandhi and Inspector Rishi.
The slate also opens new creative partnerships. Hrithik Roshan’s HRX Films steps into streaming with Storm and Mess, while Alia Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions backs Don’t Be Shy. Production houses including Excel Entertainment, Tiger Baby Films and The Viral Fever further deepen the creative bench.
On the theatrical front, the platform is lining up five films, including Raftaar starring Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh, VIBE directed by Kunal Kemmu, Dilkashi with music by A. R. Rahman, Nayyi Navelli featuring Yami Gautam, and Kuku Ki Kundli starring Wamiqa Gabbi.
According to Prime Video India director and head of Svod business Shilangi Mukherji, India remains central to the platform’s global growth, ranking among its top markets for new subscribers. She noted that nearly two-thirds of users watch content in more than four languages, underlining a growing appetite for diverse storytelling.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok, said the new slate reflects a continued push towards bold, culturally rooted narratives with global appeal.
In short, Prime Video is not just adding titles, it is widening the lens. From small-town dramas to superhero sagas and cinema-ready spectacles, the message is simple: more stories, more voices, and far more ways to watch them.
