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Prime Video bats big with Women’s World Cup stars
MUMBAI: India just lifted the cup, and now Prime Video is lifting the curtain. In a playful twist on the victory lap, the streamer is celebrating the Indian women’s cricket team’s historic ICC Women’s World Cup win with a special episode of its hit unscripted series Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle, featuring world champions Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma.
The episode brings the star cricketers together for their first joint appearance since the triumph. The conversation captures everything from the nerves and grit of the tournament to the joy and disbelief of lifting the coveted trophy, all wrapped in the show’s signature warmth and humour. Produced by Banijay Asia, the series continues its run as Prime Video’s most watched unscripted original, now enriched by the stories behind India’s era-defining victory.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok said, “Team India’s World Cup victory is a landmark moment and a source of immense national pride that will inspire generations of aspiring sportswomen. At Prime Video, we take pride in celebrating real life stories that move and inspire. It is a privilege to host Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma for a candid, heartfelt conversation that celebrates their unwavering spirit and the historic win that captured the nation’s heart.”
Banijay Asia and Endemol Shine India group chief development officer Mrinalini Jain said, “The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup victory is not just a sporting milestone. It is an emotional and cultural moment for India that will be remembered forever. Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma have been at the centre of this moment, and we are delighted to have them on Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle.”
Host Kajol said, “When India won the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup, history was made in a way that went far beyond the sport. On Two Much, we will have the honour of stepping behind the scenes of that incredible chapter with Jemimah and Shafali. Through them, we will witness the nerves, the laughter and the fire that turned a nation’s dream into reality.”
Co-host Twinkle Khanna added, “Jemimah and Shafali’s achievement at the World Cup is deeply inspiring and fills every Indian with pride. We are thrilled to have them on our show and share their stories that redefine grit as they break barriers and pave the way for other women.”
With cricket’s brightest young stars taking the couch, this episode promises to bowl over even those who have never picked up a bat.
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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.
