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Pocket FM brings Marvel heroes to Hindi audio series
MUMBAI: When superheroes swap capes for headphones, the action still packs a punch. Pocket FM has partnered with Disney Publishing APAC to launch 36 iconic Marvel audio series in Hindi for listeners across India.
The collaboration brings some of Marvel’s biggest names including Spider-Man, The Avengers and Wolverine to life as multi-episode audio stories designed for mobile-first, on-the-go listening. Produced as high-quality audio series, the shows unfold across long narrative arcs, aiming to recreate the scale and drama of Marvel storytelling without a screen in sight.
Disney Publishing APAC said the move reflects how storytelling is evolving beyond traditional formats. Pocket FM’s audio-first approach, it noted, turns listening into an immersive, almost cinematic experience, opening Marvel’s universe to a new generation of Indian fans.
“We’ve always believed in the power of Disney storytelling, proving that stories can travel anywhere when they connect with audiences,” said Disney Publishing VP of publishing and experiences for APAC Veronica Cabalinan. “Pocket FM is turning listening into a deeply emotional and almost cinematic experience. We are excited to see how Marvel’s Super Heroes will inspire a new generation of fans in India by harnessing the power of audio.”
For Pocket FM, the partnership strengthens a genre that is already gaining traction. Indian audiences have shown growing appetite for fantasy-led narratives from mythology-inspired tales to supernatural thrillers and superhero fiction fits neatly into that mix of imagination and escapism.
“Our cultural DNA is built on imagination, and larger-than-life storytelling.” said Pocket FM co-founder and CEO Rohan Nayak. “Together with Disney, we’re turning the epic stories of Marvel Super Heroes into serialized audio journeys that feel native, emotional, and accessible. Fantasy and super-hero series have always been one of Pocket FM’s strongest genres and continues to grow exponentially. With this collaboration, we are ensuring that premium fantasy entertainment is inclusive and deeply relatable so that anyone, anywhere in India, can feel like they are truly part of the story.”
The deal also underscores a broader shift in entertainment, as global IP owners explore audio as a serious storytelling medium in India’s fast-growing vernacular market. With 36 series rolling out, Pocket FM is positioning audio not as a side act, but as the main stage for superheroes ready to be heard rather than seen.
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Sony LIV acquires worldwide digital rights for Marathi romance Toh Ti Ani Fuji
Film shot in Japan and India to stream exclusively on the platform from 10 April 2026.
MUMBAI: Love knows no language, but this Marathi romance is about to speak to audiences far beyond its roots and it’s doing so with a scenic detour through Japan. Sony Pictures Networks India has acquired the worldwide digital rights for the Marathi-language romance feature Toh Ti Ani Fuji (also known as Main, Woh Aur Fuji), with an exclusive direct-to-digital release on Sony Liv scheduled for 10 April 2026. Sony Pictures Networks India will retain exclusive worldwide theatrical and linear rights.
Filmed extensively in Japan and India, the film marks an unprecedented Marathi-language romance set on an international canvas. It explores how relationships evolve under the pressures of distance, time, and shifting emotional realities, using Japan not merely as a backdrop but as an emotional landscape that mirrors the characters’ inner journeys.
Written by Irawati Karnik and directed by Mohit Takalkar, the story follows a deeply passionate relationship that gradually turns toxic due to contrasting personalities, shifting priorities, and unfair emotional expectations. Seven years after their separation, the former couple unexpectedly reunite in Japan, reopening old wounds and unspoken desires while questioning whether love altered by time can ever find its way back.
Producer Shiladitya Bora said the partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India reflects the growing belief that “regional is the new mainstream.” He added that the film’s multi-language digital release on Sony LIV will help it connect with newer audiences across India and the world.
Director Mohit Takalkar described the film as an exploration of how love changes in today’s urban world, shaped by ambition, geography, and the pressure to evolve. “It began as a very personal exploration of relationships, and to see it reaching a wider audience feels deeply satisfying,” he noted.
Actors Lalit Prabhakar and Mrinmayee Godbole highlighted the film’s intimate yet universal take on love, separation, and rediscovery. Godbole particularly praised how filming in Japan added a global dimension while keeping the story deeply personal.
From a toxic romance that travels from India to Japan and back, Toh Ti Ani Fuji promises an emotionally layered story that feels both specific and universal. For Sony LIV viewers, this first-of-its-kind Marathi film offers a chance to experience love, loss, and second chances with a refreshing international flavour.
The film streams exclusively on Sony LIV from 10 April 2026.
