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Ormax Media launches tool to track performance of 16 OTT platforms
Mumbai: Media consulting firm Ormax Media has announced the launch of an ott brand health tracking tool called Ormax Brand Monitor (OBM). The tool is based on syndicated research conducted every month among SVOD and AVOD audiences across India, to track the performance of OTT platforms on key brand measures.
OBM is currently tracking the following 16 national platforms in India (in alphabetical order): ALT Balaji, Amazon Prime Video, Discovery+, Disney+ Hotstar, Eros Now, Hungama Play, Jio (TV/ Cinema), Lionsgate Play, MX Player, Netflix, ShemarooMe, Sony Liv, Ullu, Voot, YouTube, and Zee5. New platforms will be added when they are launched. Regional platforms can avail of a customised version of OBM for their respective markets.
“The Indian OTT market has seen rapid growth over the last two years. An estimated 353 million Indians are watching digital videos every month, of which 110 million have access to paid content,” said Ormax Media founder and chief executive officer Shailesh Kapoor. “In a rapidly-evolving environment, keeping a check on the brand’s health carries immense value. Platforms that can build strong brands over the next 12-24 months will reap the benefits for many years to come. OBM is an industry-wide syndicated tool that allows brands to assess their brand’s equity, both positive and negative, every month, and take corrective action via marketing and content production and acquisition.”
Every month, OBM will report the performance of each brand on key brand variables such as top-of-mind awareness, unaided awareness, total awareness, brand preference, and Ormax Brand Rating (a measure of brand satisfaction). Additionally, the track will cover two new parameters every month, such as quality of UX/UI, genre performance of brands, and social media visibility, among others. Subscribers will get access to the brand performance by key demographic segments, such as gender, age, markets, and audience type (SVOD vs. AVOD), said the statement.
The first Ormax Brand Monitor report, based on audience research conducted in October, is now available for subscription.
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Why Peaky Blinders is one of television’s biggest hits that still deserves more attention
Six seasons, multiple awards and the release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man bring the Shelby saga back into the spotlight
In the crowded universe of streaming content, only a handful of shows manage to leave a lasting cultural footprint. Peaky Blinders is overwhelmingly considered one of the biggest global hits of the past decade. Yet many viewers still haven’t fully explored the dark, gripping world of the Shelby family.
Originally produced for the UK’s BBC and later finding a massive global audience through Netflix, the series quietly grew from a British period drama into a worldwide streaming phenomenon.
Created by Steven Knight, the show follows the rise of the Shelby crime family in post-First World War Birmingham. What begins as a gritty street-gang story gradually expands into a sweeping narrative about ambition, politics, power and survival.
At the centre of the saga is Thomas Shelby, portrayed with extraordinary depth by Cillian Murphy. The casting of Murphy is widely regarded as perfect for the role. With piercing eyes, restrained dialogue and an almost hypnotic screen presence, he transforms Shelby into one of the most unforgettable characters in modern screen storytelling.
Murphy’s brilliance lies in his restraint. He rarely shouts or performs theatrically. Instead, a quiet stare, a calculated pause or a subtle shift in expression conveys the emotional storms within the character. Beneath the ruthless gang leader is a war veteran carrying trauma, guilt and loneliness. Murphy captures this complexity with remarkable precision, making Thomas Shelby both terrifying and deeply human.
Beyond its central performance, Peaky Blinders stands out for its unfiltered portrayal of reality. The show does not romanticise crime. Instead, it exposes the harsh social conditions of early 20th-century Britain, from poverty and class struggle to political extremism and the psychological scars left by war.
The series also presents powerful female characters who hold their own within the Shelby empire. Polly Gray, played by Helen McCrory, is the strategic backbone of the family and one of the most formidable figures in the story. Women in the series shape decisions, influence power structures and challenge the rigid social norms of the time.
Across six seasons, the narrative grows dramatically in scale. What begins in the smoky streets of Birmingham evolves into a story involving political conspiracies, fascism and international criminal networks.
The series has also earned significant critical acclaim. It won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Drama Series in 2018 and multiple National Television Awards for Best Drama, cementing its reputation as one of Britain’s most celebrated modern shows.
Another defining feature of the series is its iconic music. The show’s opening theme, Red Right Hand by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, became instantly recognisable and widely associated with the Shelby universe. Combined with a powerful soundtrack featuring artists such as Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead, the music helped shape the show’s dark, stylish identity and became hugely popular among fans.
And the Shelby story is not over yet.
In fact, its legacy is unfolding right now. The long-awaited feature-length continuation, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, was released on March 6, 2026, bringing the Shelby universe from streaming screens to cinemas and giving fans a new chapter in the saga.
For viewers who have not yet stepped into this world, the timing could not be better.
Six gripping seasons are ready to binge on Netflix. A new film has just arrived in theatres. And at the heart of it all stands one of the most magnetic performances in modern drama by Cillian Murphy.
So if Peaky Blinders has been sitting on your watchlist for years, this weekend is your moment.
So, by order of the Peaky fookin’ Blinders, consider this your cue to finally step into the ruthless world of Thomas Shelby. Pour yourself a drink, clear your schedule and press the play button. Because when the Peaky Blinders give an order, you listen.
