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Thu Do Multimedia brings in Arjun Raval to tighten its tech game
MUMBAI: Thu Do Multimedia India just cranked the tech dial to eleven — and they’ve done it with serious firepower. Stepping into the spotlight is Arjun Raval, the newly minted chief technology officer (CTO), who joins the company’s senior leadership team starting April 2025.
And let’s just say, the man’s no rookie.
With over 15 years in the trenches of India’s technology sector, Raval knows how to wire, rewire and turbocharge digital TV infrastructure like few others.
In a space where lag isn’t just a tech problem but a cardinal sin, Thu Do has gone all in. Raval’s résumé reads like a manual for mastering digital television strategy, with past stints helming major projects at heavyweight firms. The company clearly isn’t just streaming shows — it’s streaming ambition.
If OTT had a command centre, Raval just got the keys to it. He steps into the CTO role with a clear brief: to steer cutting-edge projects across India and southeast Asia. From beefing up backend architecture to delivering smoother-than-butter multicast UDP streams, his tech chops are expected to fuel the company’s next big leap.
“We are thrilled and honoured to welcome Arjun Raval to the senior leadership team at Thu Do Multimedia India. With over 15 years of experience in the technology sector, Arjun Raval has held key leadership positions at several major companies in India, leading strategic technology projects and possessing deep expertise in the field of digital television. Starting in April 2025, Arjun Raval officially joins the Thu Do Multimedia family as chief technology officer (CTO) at Thu Do Multimedia India. He will lead the team in executing technical projects across India and southeast Asia. We are confident that with his extensive knowledge and experience, Arjun will play a key role in delivering high-quality products and exceptional services to our partners and clients.” read the official company announcement.
Raval’s arrival signals more than just a fancy title. It’s a statement: Thu Do Multimedia is done playing small. With an arsenal of innovations — from anti-leakage solutions to seamless SSAI integration — the company is betting big on leadership that gets the job done, no buffering.
And let’s be honest — in an OTT landscape cluttered with buzzwords and jargon, having someone who actually knows what the buttons do is a power move. Good luck, Arjun. May your streams stay strong, and your packets never drop.
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Prime Video drops trailer for Lukkhe, a rap crime drama starring KING in his acting debut
Eight episodes of revenge, redemption and hard-hitting rap arrive on the streaming platform on 8th May
MUMBAI: Prime Video has unveiled the trailer for Lukkhe, an eight-episode musical action drama built around the world of rap, crime and bruised relationships — and it has done so in suitably loud fashion, launching it at a live concert in Mumbai featuring electrifying performances by KING, Amira Gill, Akshath, Raashii Khanna, Ruaa Kayy and RUTVXK. As if that were not enough, the show’s music album was also dropped at the event, in collaboration with exclusive music streaming partner Amazon Music and music label Warner Music India.
The series is directed by Himank Gaur and produced by Vipul D. Shah and Rajesh Bahl under the banners of Optimystix Entertainment and White Guerrilla LLP. It is created and executive produced by Agrim Joshi and Debojit Das Purkayastha.
The cast is the talking point. KING, the acclaimed Indian rapper and songwriter, makes his acting debut as MC Badnaam, a performer consumed by rivalry and hunger for recognition. Raashii Khanna, returning to Prime Video after Farzi, plays Gurbani. Palak Tiwari, making her streaming debut, plays Sanober. Lakshvir Singh Saran plays Lucky. The ensemble also includes Nakul Roshan Sahdev, Kritika Bharadwaj, Shivankit Parihar, Yograj Singh and Ayesha Raza Mishra in pivotal roles.
The trailer plants its flag squarely in the tension between MC Badnaam and his rival MC OG, played by Parihar, while threading in the love story between Lucky and Sanober. The soundtrack, which spans hard-hitting rap anthems to emotionally charged melodies, is as much a character in the show as any of its leads.
Gaur was candid about what drew him to the project. “Lukkhe gave me a chance to dive into a world that’s loud, emotional, and constantly on edge,” he said. “What stayed with me was how every character is chasing something personal, and music becomes their way of expressing it. Working with this cast, especially KING in his debut, along with Raashii, Lakshvir, and Palak, was incredibly rewarding because they brought honesty that elevated every moment.”
Khanna reflected on her character with evident relish. “Playing Gurbani in Lukkhe was a really intense and fulfilling experience,” she said. “What I found most interesting was how her strength comes from something deeply personal, which shapes every decision she makes. It was about finding that balance between vulnerability and grit.”
KING, stepping in front of the camera for the first time, was characteristically direct. “Stepping into Lukkhe as MC Badnaam has been a defining moment for me,” he said. “What drew me in was how real his hunger and need to be heard felt. It’s something I connect with as an artist. Bringing music into his journey made the experience even more personal.”
Tiwari described the role as a first on multiple fronts. “It was my first time working with Prime Video, and the whole experience felt new and creatively satisfying,” she said. “Being part of a story that has both intense and heartfelt moments, along with a team that brought so much honesty to it, made this journey truly memorable.”
Saran, for his part, zeroed in on what made Lucky tick. “Lucky is someone who’s trying to move forward while still carrying the weight of his past, and that push-pull made him really interesting to explore,” he said. “There’s a sincerity to his journey that I hope people connect with.”
Lukkhe premieres on Prime Video in Hindi on 8th May, across India and in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. In a streaming landscape drowning in crime dramas, this one is betting that putting a rapper at its centre – and meaning it – is enough to cut through the noise. On the evidence of the trailer, it might just be right.
