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VdoCipher launches live streaming solution ZenStream with a DVR
MUMBAI: Video hosting firm VdoCipher has announced the launch of ZenStream, a live streaming solution crafted to tackle pressing challenges faced by e-learning platforms, media houses, and broadcasters. Built on a robust infrastructure supported by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ZenStream offers seamless scalability for up to 100,000 viewers per session, full HD playback, and remarkably fast integration into websites or applications within five minutes.
ZenStream’s standout feature is its digital video Recorder (DVR) functionality, which empowers viewers by allowing them to rewind live streams by up to six hours, pause broadcasts, and revisit significant moments at their convenience. This innovative feature not only enhances viewer engagement and satisfaction but also builds trust, fostering long-term loyalty among audiences. The company has a strong track record, having supported over 3,000 businesses in streaming approximately 260 million hours of video content across 180+ countries.
VdoCipher CEO & co-founder Siddhant Jain spoke about the importance of the DVR feature, stating, “traditional live streaming often leaves viewers helpless when interruptions cause them to miss critical moments, forcing them to rejoin the live feed without any way to catch up. ZenStream solves this with its DVR functionality, allowing viewers to rewind, pause, and revisit key moments seamlessly. Whether it’s a live cricket match, a conference, or an educational webinar, ZenStream ensures an enriching experience that adapts to the viewer’s schedule, making missed moments a thing of the past.”
In addition to its DVR capabilities, ZenStream delivers an industry-leading live streaming experience characterised by smooth global playback and exceptional audience interaction. Key features include real-time audience engagement tools, automatic recording, and built-in digital rights management (DRM) protection, making it an ideal solution for various applications, from live sports events and educational lectures to entertainment broadcasts and corporate conferences.
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Prime Video to stream Tamil thriller Exam from May 15
Seven-episode series from National Award-winner A. Sarkunam streams in India and 240-plus countries
MUMBAI: Prime Video announced on April 27th that Exam, a taut seven-episode suspense drama set against the crucible of high-stakes competitive testing, will premiere on May 15th in India and across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Written and directed by A. Sarkunam, a National Award-winner, the series is produced under the Wallwatcher Films banner by the creative duo Pushkar and Gayatri, who have previously delivered Suzhal: The Vortex (both seasons) and Vadhandhi: The Fable of Velonie for the platform. Dushara Vijayan and Aditi Balan lead the cast, with Abbas in a pivotal role.
The show will stream in Tamil with dubbed versions in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada, and subtitles in 15 languages, including English, a distribution sweep that underscores Prime Video’s push to globalise Indian regional content.
Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India, framed the series as both timely and commercially astute. “Exam is a very timely and relevant story that captures the emotional intensity of competitive exams and masterfully transforms it into a thrilling high-stakes drama,” he said. “We believe it is a story that will resonate deeply with millions.” Madhok noted that it was a privilege to once again collaborate with Pushkar and Gayatri following the success of Suzhal and Vadhandhi.
For Pushkar and Gayatri, the series is as much a moral reckoning as a thriller. “With Exam, we wanted to dig into ambition, injustice, and those moral crossroads that people face when pushed to the edge,” the creative producers said. “At the heart of this story is a young woman who refuses to remain powerless. Her journey is not about glamorising defiance, but about exploring the emotional and ethical cost of standing up to a system stacked against her.” They described Prime Video as “an incredible collaborator” and “the perfect home” to bring the series to global audiences.
Wallwatcher Films, which Pushkar and Gayatri founded and run, has been on a productive streak with the platform. Beyond Exam, the company is also readying Vadhandhi Season 2 for Prime Video, making the duo one of the platform’s most active regional creative partners.
The real exam, it seems, is for Prime Video itself: can a Tamil drama about systemic injustice and a young woman’s defiance crack audiences from Chennai to Chicago? If Pushkar and Gayatri’s track record is anything to go by, the answer is likely yes, and the results will be out on May 15th.
