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Mumbai: India's OTT revolution began with global shows and films, but soon, platforms like Prime Video, Netflix, and SonyLIV discovered the real magic lies in local, relatable storytelling. As viewers began craving stories closer to home, creators stepped up with bold, rooted content. This gave birth to series like Mirzapur, Scam 1992, The Family Man, and most notably, Panchayat. Launched on June 24, 2025, Panchayat Season 4 turned out to be a blockbuster for Prime Video, delivering the biggest opening in the franchise's history. It trended at #1 in India and made it to the Top 10 list in over 42 countries, including the USA, Canada, UK, UAE, and Australia. Within just a week, the show was streamed in over 180 countries, covering 95% of India's pin codes -- a clear sign of its massive reach. Riding high on the success of Season 4, Prime Video officially announced Season 5, sharing the first poster featuring fan-favorite characters like Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, and others. Their caption? "Hi 5 Phulera wapas aane ki taiyyaari shuru kar lijiye" -- sending fans into a frenzy! Season 5 is currently in development and is expected to premiere in mid to late 2026. Actress Sanvikaa (Rinki) also teased fans by confirming that the script is already underway and filming may begin soon. In an era of high-voltage thrillers and action-packed dramas, Panchayat won hearts with its quiet charm, authentic village life, and emotionally grounded storytelling. It's not just a show -- it's an emotion, one that resonates deeply with both rural and urban audiences. With every season, it has grown stronger and now stands as one of the biggest Indian web series of all time.
Panaji (Goa) [India], November 27 (ANI): Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, known for his films with gripping storylines, shared his experience of being part of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) and discussed his upcoming project, Wives of Bollywood. Speaking with ANI, he said, "I am very happy to be here. I have been attending for almost 20 or 22 years. I have been involved in various capacities -- sometimes as part of the standing committee, sometimes as a jury member, and sometimes as the chairman. It's a place where filmmakers from all over the world, as well as different sta ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday carried out searches at 15 places in Mumbai and Kochi in connection with the Mithi River desilting scam that caused a wrongful loss of more than Rs 65 crore to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), official sources said. The massive crackdown is underway at the premises across Mumbai and Kochi linked to the accused and suspects as part of an ongoing probe into alleged financial irregularities. According to the sources, the searches are being carried out under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) at locat ...Read More >
New Delhi: Actor Kajol says she isn't a fan of horror films and will be watching "Maa", her own entry in the genre, solely for professional reasons. "Maa", directed by Vishal Furia, is the first horror project of Kajol's career of over 30 years. The movie shares the same universe with the 2023 movie "Shaitaan", which featured her actor-husband Ajay Devgn. "I don't watch horror films. I have watched a lot of big films. I'm not a horror film aficionado at all. "I haven't watched 'Maa' yet. Only in parts with lots of green screens behind me so that I don't get scared, and no background music, ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 5 (ANI): Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Saturday accused the Congress of misleading the country with its claim that the BJP-led government at the Centre wants to change the Constitution. He added that AICC has now become the 'All India Cheating Congress'. "The words 'secular' and 'socialist' were not there in the Constitution. It was added after the 42nd Amendment. The Amendment was brought during the Emergency. Emergency was a black day in the democratic history of our country. So, the original Constitution did not have the words 'secular' and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 11 (PTI) "Kuberaa", featuring Tamil actor Dhanush, is set to have its OTT debut on Prime Video on July 18, the streaming platform announced on Friday. Helmed by director Sekhar Kammula of "Dollar Dreams", "Anand" and "Happy Days" fame, the film also features Telugu star Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna, Jim Sarab and Dalip Tahil in pivotal roles. It released in theatres on June 20. Prime Video shared the announcement on its X handle. "A simple man, and the not so simple journey of his redemption arc. #KuberaaOnPrime, July 18," read the caption. "Kuberaa" centers around Deva (Dha ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 11: Stars Nagarjuna Akineni, Rashmika Mandanna and Dhanush's movie "Kuberaa" is all set to stream digitally on Prime Video from July 18. Directed by Sekhar Kammula, the film, which also stars Jim Sarbh in a pivotal role, will stream in Tamil and Telugu, with dubs in Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. Set against the backdrop of Mumbai's gritty underbelly, Kuberaa follows Deva Kallam, a humble vagrant from Tirupati whose life takes an unexpected turn when he is unwittingly entangled in a dangerous conspiracy. When Neeraj Mithra, a power-hungry corporate tycoon, uncovers a hidden oil re ...Read More >
Sir OTT Release: The upcoming Tamil Action Drama 'Sir' is all set to premiere on 6th December in Prime Video. The film hit the theaters on 18th October 2024 and opened with positive response from the audience. The story of the film follows the life of a teacher who initiates a fight against the education system who want to turn the whole education system into a profit-making business. The Streaming platform shared the trailer of the film, the teaser begins with a man arriving in the village. The man is a teacher and has arrived in that village to guide the educate the students. However, as ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 27: Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi has landed in legal trouble for lending his support to Diljit Dosanjh and his decision to work with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in "Sardaar Ji 3". A complaint has been filed against him in the Parliament Street police station, Delhi regarding the statement made by him in support of Pakistani artists. According to the complaint, releasing "Sardaar Ji 3" starring a Pakistani actress in the backdrop of the horrific Pahalgam attack is against the national sentiment. It further noted that Jassi's statement is going viral on social media, enraging the ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 7 (ANI): International Emmy winner Vir Das is set to treat his fans with his new stand-up special 'Fool Volume', chronicling everything from losing his voice and self-doubt to rediscovering joy. 'Vir Das: Fool Volume' is set to premiere exclusively on Netflix on July 18. This stand-up special has been filmed across Mumbai, New York and London, making this not just a comedy special but a cross-continental rollercoaster. This Netflix special stems from Vir Das's speech loss experience before the biggest show of his career. What came next was Fool Volume: his ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Viral Fever's (TVF) Panchayat has become one of the biggest and most loved shows on OTT. The series has once again struck a chord with viewers in its fourth season. Garnering immense love from across the country, Panchayat has achieved a staggering 7.8+ million views and secured its position as the most-watched show in India. Taking to their social media, TVF celebrated this milestone of Panchayat Season 4 emerging as the most-watched show in India. They also shared a caption that read: "Panchayat ne phir jeeta desh ka dil! From Phulera to your hearts, thanks for all the love! ...Read More >
Sivakarthikeyan's Amaran has emerged as his biggest box-office success to date, surpassing the Rs 300-crore mark at the worldwide box office collection.Shiv Karthikeyan and Sai Pallavi marked a milestone in film industry through the movie Amaran. The film joins an elite club as the ninth Tamil movie to achieve this milestone, following hits like Rajinikanth's Enthiran, Kabali, 2.0, Jailer, along with Biigilmovie, Varisu, Leo, and The GOAT. Featuring Sivakarthikeyan as Major Mukund Varadarajan, alongside Sai Pallavi, Bhuvan Arora, and Rahul Bose, Amaran draws inspiration from true military st ...Read More >
New Delhi: Lucky Bhaskar, starring Mollywood heartthrob Dulquer Salmaan and Meenakshi Chaudhary in the lead roles, has returned to the spotlight as it is now available for streaming on Netflix. Directed by Venky Atluri, the film has been making waves online, with millions of viewers praising its captivating storytelling, stellar performances, and music. Upon its release on OTT today, netizens took to social media to express their admiration for the film, calling it a "masterpiece." One viewer praised the film's narrative and performances, writing, "Lucky Bhaskar. The best of 2024. A masterpie ...Read More >
Upcoming Romantic OTT Releases In December: The end of 2024 will definitely end on a romantic note as some of the most popular romantic movies and shows are going to be released. These OTT releases are much awaited which is soon going to hit the digital space. From shows like Mismatched Season 3 to Kannada movies such as Murphy, everything to watch this month on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney + Hotstar, Zee5 and other streaming platforms. Bandish Bandit Season 2 (Prime Video) ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) As his film "Dil Dhadakne Do" turned 10, Bollywood's livewire star Ranveer Singh has shown immense reverence for Zoya Akhtar and used a reference from the film to showcase his bond with the director. Ranveer took to Instagram stories, where he shared a hilarious scene involving a "butter knife" featuring him, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Zarina Wahab, Rahul Bose and Anil Kapoor. For the caption he wrote: "ZOIE SUPREMACY I love you like Pluto loves Kabir. #10yearsofddd." "Dil Dhadakne Do", a family comedy drama film, which is directed by Zoya Akhtar, has a star-stud ...Read More >
Fatima Sana Shaikh reacts to dating rumours with Vijay Varma. Vijay Varma and Tamannaah Bhatia broke up after nearly two years of dating. Bollywood actor Fatima Sana Shaikh is set to release two films in July -- Metro In Dino and Aap Jaisa Koi. But the spotlight quickly shifted when she was photographed sharing a hug and laughter with her Gustakh Ishq co-star, Vijay Varma, outside a Mumbai café. The clip went viral, fuelling speculation that Fatima Sana Shaikh might just be dating Vijay Varma. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 28 (PTI) Actors Jaideep Ahlawat and Nimrat Kaur are the new nemesis of Manoj Bajpayee's spy Srikant Tiwary in the upcoming third season of "The Family", streaming service Prime Video has announced. The OTT platform on Friday shared the first glimpse of the new season of the series, which will see Bajpayee reprise his character of Tiwari, a middle-class guy and a world-class spy. "The wait is over. New season. New mission. #TheFamilyManOnPrime, coming soon in 2025," Prime Video posted on its official social media handles along with the teaser. Created and directed by Raj Nidim ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 7 (ANI): The popular series 'Panchayat' is all set to return with Season 5. After the huge success of the fourth season, Prime Video and The Viral Fever (TVF) officially announced the next chapter on Monday. Also Read | 'I've Earned My Place After Two Decades': Sharad Kelkar on Being the Highest Paid Actor on 'Tum Se Tum Tak'. The news was shared through Prime Video's Instagram page with a poster and the message: "Hi 5 Phulera wapas aane ki taiyyaari shuru kar lijiye." In the poster, all the main characters are seen smiling, giving fans a hint that the new ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) Guru Dutt lives on only in the memories of those who knew him personally or professionally, his own voice "completely absent", says his biographer Yasser Usman describing the actor-director as a "chronic introvert". As reams get written about the legendary filmmaker, who would have been 100 on Wednesday, Usman says he remains an enigma despite so many books and documentaries analysing his life and works. Also Read | 'Baaghi 4': Tiger Shroff Calls It a Wrap for A Harsha's Action Thriller, Actor Shows Off His Toned Abs From Final Day of Shoot (View Pics). Usman, the aut ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 18 (ANI): Desi Girl Priyanka Chopra Jonas just turned 43, and she marked the day in the most adorable way, surrounded by her loved ones. The Barfi actress took to Instagram to share a glimpse into her birthday celebration, which included a relaxing beachside vacation with her husband, Nick Jonas, their daughter, Malti Marie, and close family and friends. Her birthday post included a video montage of the special moments from her getaway. The clip features Priyanka smiling in a bright yellow bikini, enjoying cuddles with Nick, and creating memories with baby ...Read More >
In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, Gurmeet Choudhary, who is the new entrant of season two, spoke about his character, the way he prepped for the role, and the importance of heroism in cinema Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein on Netflix is a campy and pulpy ode to the kind of cinema that faded away as we progressed towards what we call as 'realistic' cinema. It's a show that oscillates between restrained and heightened sense of drama and tension. It has a wonderful ensemble where every character has its own motivations and conflicts. You're likely to rekindle that essence of nostalgia as it remi ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) From playing ancillary roles in movies like "Dear Zindagi", and "The Sky Is Pink", to winning hearts as Rishi Singh Shekhawat in Netflix's "Mismatched", actor Rohit Saraf has come a long way. At a time when several new actors tend to draw a clear line between OTT and theatre, Saraf chooses to look at things differently. For him, each medium holds a special place in helping him grow as an actor. Sharing his views on the topic, Saraf said: "I've been very lucky. OTT gave me connection and recognition, and films are now giving me new challenges and a wider canva ...Read More >
Actress Ananya Panday has recently shared her aspirations to take on some of Kareena Kapoor's most iconic characters. Actress Ananya Panday has recently shared her aspirations to take on some of Kareena Kapoor's most iconic characters. The actress, known for her urban girl roles in films like "Student of the Year 2" and "Gehraiyaan," expressed excitement at the challenge of stepping into a completely different, more rooted character like "Chameli" and Dolly from "Omkara." During her recent appearance on Raj Shamani's podcast, Ananya said, "I would love to do something like Chameli or Dolly ...Read More >
New Delhi: Fans are going crazy over BLACKPINK member Jisoo's formal announcement that her solo comeback would be dropping on February 14, 2025. In a teaser video that became popular all over social media, Jisoo made the news on her official Instagram. The simple teaser shows an electrocardiogram (ECG) recorder drawing a heartbeat on paper, set to music that sounds like static. The teaser builds up to her return on Valentine's Day, and it ends with that confirmation. Just writing "2025.02.14...coming soon" in the description had her fans even more pumped up. The comment area was filled with ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Following the overwhelming response to "The Railway Men", Netflix and Yash Raj Films have come up with edge of the seat thriller "Mandala Murders". Set against the backdrop of an eerie town called Charandaspur, the series revolves around a series of ritualistic killings linked to a centuries-old secret society. These murders under mysterious circumstances catch the attention of detectives Rea Thomas ( played by Vaani Kapoor) and Vikram Singh (played by Vaibhav Raj Gupta), drawing them into a web of secrets with several layers. As the two detectives decode so ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 4: Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai took to social media to shower praise on Aamir Khan for his continued efforts to elevate the stature of Hindi cinema. Lauding his decision to release 'Sitaare Zameen Par' in theatres and hold off on its OTT release for six months, Ghai called it a move that brings "dignity to Hindi cinema." In his heartfelt note, the director expressed his happiness at how exhibitors across the country honoured Aamir as a "brave filmmaker" for supporting the big-screen experience and showing deep respect for theatrical business. Sharing a photo featuring Aamir Kh ...Read More >
New Delhi, Neeraj Ghaywan's "Homebound", horror-comedy "Stree 2" and hit shows like "Black Warrant" and "Paatal Lok 2" are among the films and shows nominated for the 2025th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. IFFM, which celebrates the best of Indian cinema and streaming, on Monday unveiled its nominations list for the 2025 edition, which will take place between August 14 and August 24, in Melbourne, Australia. The IFFM Awards Night, during which the winners of the categories wil ...Read More >
Aasif Khan, known for his roles in popular shows like Panchayat and Paatal Lok, recently suffered a heart attack and was admitted at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. The news sent shockwaves among fans and the industry alike, but the actor is now stable and recovering, according to hospital sources. He's expected to be discharged in a couple of days. Sharing his ordeal, Aasif took to Instagram to post a photo from his hospital bed along with a deeply emotional message that read: "Realising after w ...Read More >
New Delhi: Talented actor Rajkummar Rao's latest outing -Maalik co-starring former Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar, is steady at the Indian box office despite stiff competition. The lead actor is seen in a gritty, raw and intense character of Maalik. The supporting cast includes actors like Saurabh Shukla and Saurabh Sachdeva in pivotal parts, Maalik holds steady on Wednesday, collecting 1.98 Cr nett at the box office, taking its impressive total to 21 Cr nett at the Indian box office, and heading for a strong first week. Maalik continues to sustain its momentum despite tough competition at ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
Rohit Saraf and Prajakta Koli's highly-loved romantic series Mismatched is all set to arrive with its third season. Here's all you need to know about the show including its cast and premise ahead of its release. Mismatched Season 3 OTT Release Update: The cold coffee is brewing once more, as is the love and connections in Netflix's popular romantic series. India's favourite on-screen couple Prajakta Koli (Dimple) and Rohit Saraf (Rishi) are back to remind us why we fell in love with them in the ...Read More >