Winzo reinvents, rolls out short drama championship

NEW DELHI: Homegrown interactive entertainment platform, Winzo, is scripting a new chapter. Best known for its real-money gaming empire of 250m users, 100+ competitive titles and a 15-language spread, the company has announced the launch of the Winzo Short Drama Championship — billed as the world’s first global contest for microdrama creators.

Winners will bag full production sponsorship, long-term content deals, and guaranteed slots on Winzo TV, the firm’s freshly unveiled short-form storytelling platform. Entries will be judged on originality and narrative power, with final selections based on audience engagement. Winning dramas will also be showcased at marquee events, plugging India’s storytellers into a worldwide stage.

“We’ve always believed India’s cultural capital is its greatest export,” said Winzo co-founder Paavan Nanda. “We built Winzo to democratise opportunity for creators — first in gaming, and now in storytelling. India has the talent and scale to lead the global microdrama revolution.”

The move comes days after the government passed the Online Gaming Bill, forcing real-money game operators to rewire their business models. Winzo’s pivot positions it not only as a gaming major but also as a potential exporter of Indian narratives, from Bharat to the world.

Applications are open at winzotv.com, with Winzo calling on production houses and content creators to partner and reach its 250m-strong global audience.