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UTV action packs in more power for fans
MUMBAI: Home to a wide-range of high-octane movies across Hollywood, Bollywood, Asian and Regional cinema, UTV ACTION is the go-to linear channel offering uninterrupted dhamakedar entertainment to film aficionados. Now, the channel is all set to offer 100 plus new, adrenaline-rushing titles to its robust library to enhance an action lover’s movie watching experience further this month.
UTV ACTION is already home to Marvel and offers the largest collection of titles from this universe in Hindi, featuring everyone’s favourite Super Heroes including The Avengers, Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Spider-Man and more. Now, the channel has licensed rights to a diverse range of action flicks across genres.
For fans who enjoy high-voltage drama, there’s a new, stellar line-up of dubbed versions of ‘South Indian hits’ featuring some of the biggest stars like Darshan, Dhanush, Sai Dharam Tej, Naga Chaitanya, Sudeep, Dhruva Sarja and more.
In the ‘Martial Arts’ genre, there’s a slew of super hits by action legends Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Jet Li, and latest titles in the ‘Fantasy Action/ Adventure’ series is Stephen Chow’s Journey To The West 2, whose previous films, The Mermaid and Journey To The West 1, are among the most popular movies on UTV ACTION.
That’s not all. Be prepared for more action as thrilling titles from popular franchises like Transformers, Pirates of the Caribbean, Men in Black and Star Trek will be added to the extensive collection of UTV ACTION to keep action lovers glued to their cushy couches.
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Edstead unveils ambitious H1 2026 content slate
New originals feature Adarsh Gourav in Northeast docu-series, Aditi Kotak in Next Class, and Adil Hussain in Stories of India.
MUMBAI: Edstead just dropped a content menu so rich it could make even the pickiest viewer say “encore” because when storytelling meets substance, the binge becomes inevitable. The fast-rising Mumbai-based studio, founded by Shekhar Bhattacharjee, today revealed its H1 2026 slate, a bold expansion of premium non-fiction that blends cultural depth, innovation, and legacy into cinematic factual narratives. The lineup cements Edstead’s niche at the crossroads of authenticity and global appeal, delivering research-driven stories that stay rooted in the Indian experience while aiming for wider resonance.
Headlining the fresh originals:
- An untitled docu-series starring Bollywood actor Adarsh Gourav, who journeys through Northeast India to spotlight living cultural traditions, indigenous voices, music, oral histories, and everyday resilience. Presented by Air India Express, with Dentsu Sports and Entertainment as integration partner.
- Next Class, an eight-episode impact series fronted by entrepreneur and former Miss India Aditi Kotak, decoding career pathways, emerging fields, and real-world outcomes through leading institutions and forward-thinking disciplines.
- Stories of India with Adil Hussain, India’s first weekly OTT series dedicated to social impact, profiling organisations driving meaningful change and connecting purpose with tangible results.
- Toast to Tomorrow, exploring how leading alcohol brands craft immersive, culture-led experiences that celebrate regional identities and redefine legacy.
- No Cap Abroad – UAE Edition, following Indian students through their first week at UAE colleges—navigating homesickness, culture shock, and independence in a heartfelt coming-of-age tale.
Edstead is also returning with expanded seasons of breakout hits, The Future School (progressive Indian education), Molecules of Hope (healthcare innovation), and Great Indian Residential Schools.
Edstead founder Shekhar Bhattacharjee said, “At Edstead, we are focused on building narratives that carry depth, context, and long-term relevance. Every project begins with research and a clear purpose… Our ambition is to create globally competitive factual content from India that remains culturally grounded while shaping conversations, inspiring trust, and contributing to the growing culture economy.”
From education and healthcare to enterprise and cultural revival, the slate reflects Edstead’s full-stack approach developing original IPs and guiding them through a robust distribution network spanning digital, OTT, and broadcast. In a content world chasing quick trends, Edstead is quietly betting on stories built to last, ones that don’t just entertain, but linger long after the credits roll.
