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Rose Audio Visuals expands into OTT and digital content creation footprint into the Telugu market
Mumbai: With an exceptional content showcase and production partnerships to their name, entertainment powerhouse Rose Audio Visuals announces a partnership with acclaimed filmmaker Nandini Reddy and Kanakavalli Talkies. Marking its foray into the vibrant Telugu market, the partnership cements its vision of presenting Indian viewers with quality content across languages.
With its avant-garde storytelling including shows like Mithiya and Duranga, Rose Audio Visuals has won over audiences across platforms, cultivating long-standing partnerships with industry titans such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Zee5, and Sony Liv, among others. They have recently also expanded their horizons into the audio storytelling arena with the launch of RosePod, showcasing a captivating array of 100 original fiction and non-fiction shows.
Renowned for her directorial prowess, Nandini Reddy has left an indelible mark with blockbusters like Oh! Baby, featuring Samantha Prabhu, was hailed both critically and commercially, and her debut film Ala Modalaindi, starring Nithya Menen, is a cherished gem in the South Indian film industry. With her recent Netflix anthology film Pitta Kathalu, she continues to push boundaries and redefine storytelling in the digital realm, cementing her status as a pioneer in the Telugu OTT industry.
Rose Audio Visuals founder Goldie Behl expressed his contentment about the association saying, “Nandini and I shared a deep friendship since a long time, and her boundless creativity never fails to inspire me. Partnering with Nandini Reddy is a heartfelt decision because of our shared passion for storytelling and the creative vision that we can bring to the Telugu audience. As we delve into the dynamic Telugu market together, our aim is not just to entertain but we aspire to touch souls and break barriers through storytelling that resonates deeply with them”
Nandini Reddy talked about the collaboration saying “Goldie Behl has been a dear friend for many years. We share a similar aesthetic and passion for storytelling and I am excited to reach new frontiers with this collaboration in the Telugu OTT space.”
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
