Hrithik Roshan, Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt Lead Prime Video India Slate

Prime Video India has announced a lineup of 54 new series and films at its “Prime Video Presents” event held on Thursday. The showcase includes content in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, along with a theatrical slate from Amazon MGM Studios India and a collection of licensed post-theatrical titles.

The Mumbai event underscored collaborations with Hrithik Roshan’s HRX Films and Alia Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions. New projects from Dharmatic Entertainment, D2R Films, Excel Entertainment, Tiger Baby Films, Emmay Entertainment, Abundantia Entertainment, The Viral Fever, Wallwatcher Films, and others were also featured.

Among the highlights is “The Revolutionaries,” directed by Nikkhil Advani. This period epic, based on Sanjeev Sanyal’s book, is set during the 1857 uprising and follows four young rebels challenging the British Raj. The film stars Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta, and Gurfateh Pirzada, and is produced by Emmay Entertainment.

In “Matka King,” Vijay Varma takes the lead in a fictional tale set in 1960s Mumbai, where a cotton trader launches a gambling game for the masses. This story is created and directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule and produced by Roy Kapur Films, Aatpat, and SMR Productions, featuring Kritika Kamra and Sai Tamhankar.

“Raakh,” featuring Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre, is a crime thriller about an officer on the trail of a kidnapper who has taken two teenagers. Directed by Prosit Roy and created by Anusha Nandakumar and Sandeep Saket, the series includes Aamir Bashir and Dibyendu Bhattacharya, with production by Endemol Shine India and BhaDiPa.

“Teen Kauwe” features Bobby Deol, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Sidhant Gupta in a spy thriller about an agent who returns from the dead to expose a mole. Created by Abbas Tyrewala and directed by Priyanka Ghose, it’s produced by Roy Kapur Films, with Pavail Gulati and Ronit Roy in supporting roles.

Rapper King makes his acting debut in “Lukkhe,” a story of a young athlete entering Punjab’s rap scene to expose a drug cartel. The film, directed by Himank Gaur and produced by Optimystix and White Guerrilla, stars Raashi Khanna, Palak Tiwari, and Lakshvir Saran.

“Vansh – The Kalyug Warriors” is heralded as India’s first streaming Hindi-language superhero series, produced by TVF with Indusverse Comic. “Phoolan” recounts a 48-hour siege in bandit queen Phoolan Devi’s life, written and directed by Richie Mehta and produced by Namah Pictures.

Sonakshi Sinha and Jyotika co-star in “System,” a courtroom drama about a public prosecutor clashing with a stenographer. Directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and produced by Baweja Studios, the film includes Ashutosh Gowariker. Sanya Malhotra plays the lead in “Sundar Poonam,” a thriller set during a honeymoon, directed by Pulkit and produced by Abundantia Entertainment and TIPS Films Limited, with Aditya Rawal as co-star.

“Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya,” starring Kay Kay Menon and Naveen Kasturia, is a dark comedy about a headmaster trying to reform a failing school, directed by Himank Gaur and produced by Posham Pa Pictures. In “Anarth,” Gulshan Devaiah and Kalki Koechlin confront a sinister force in a supernatural thriller by Emmay Entertainment, with Parambrata Chattopadhyay and Sumedh Mudgalkar in the cast.

Aditi Rao Hydari, Barun Sobti, and Aparna Sen star in “Welcome to Khoya Mahal,” a drama about half-siblings managing a dilapidated heritage hotel. It is created and directed by Konkona Sensharma and Jaydeep Sarkar, produced by Dramsoc. “ASI Babita Singh Reporting,” starring Nimisha Sajayan and Barun Sobti, follows a cop torn between a murder case and her marriage’s secrets, directed by Ambiecka Pandit and produced by Film Squad Productions and Act Three.

“Rafoo,” a romantic comedy starring Maniesh Paul and Angira Dhar, is about a singer living with his ex-mother-in-law while his ex-wife resides upstairs. Produced by Edit II, it stars Ravi Kishan and Aditya Rawal in “Tax Department Story,” where a new revenue officer takes on a white-collar criminal in Agra, produced by Reliance Entertainment and Dopamine Media. “Nazdeekiyan,” from Dharmatic Entertainment, is a romantic drama with Paresh Pahuja and Nikita Dutta about couples torn between duty and desire. “Dono Mile Iss Tarah,” also from Dharmatic, is a love story of two people reconnecting in their twenties, starring Zaeden and Katyani Mehra.

“The Pyramid Scheme” features Paramvir Cheema and Ranvir Shorey in a comedic take on a get-rich-quick scheme spiraling out of control, produced by The Viral Fever. “Mess,” starring Ranvir Shorey and Gajraj Rao, involves a home invasion, produced by HRX Films and directed by Rajesh A. Krishnan. Ashish Chanchlani headlines “College Fest,” a zombie comedy from TVF. “Carnaame Badla Gear Palti Kismat,” from BBC Studios India and Pink Window Production, follows four friends in a car-theft ring. Banijay Asia produces an Indian adaptation of “The Alliance” to complete the unscripted lineup.

Hrithik Roshan’s HRX Films debuts its streaming series “Storm,” directed by Ajitpal Singh, about five women embroiled in a housing scam, starring Parvathy Thiruvothu, Alaya F, Srishti Shrivastava, Rrama Sharma, and Saba Azad. Alia Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions launches “Don’t Be Shy,” a coming-of-age tale directed by Sreeti Mukerji.

Returning series feature prominently. “Farzi” Season 2, with Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi, follows a counterfeiting war. “Panchayat” Season 5 continues Jitendra Kumar’s journey as a government officer. “Dahaad” Season 2, from Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby, returns with Sonakshi Sinha and Gulshan Devaiah in a serial-killer investigation. “Call Me Bae” Season 2 sees Ananya Panday’s character navigating a new career and personal challenges.

“Dupahiya” Season 2 reunites Gajraj Rao and Renuka Shahane for another crime adventure. The Viral Fever’s “Aspirants” S3, “Sandeep Bhaiya” Season 2, “Sapne Vs Everyone” Season 2, and “Gram Chikitsalay” Season 2 bring back familiar stories with new twists. “The Traitors” Season 2, hosted by Karan Johar, returns with celebrity contestants in a reality series.

“Mirzapur: The Movie” transitions the popular Excel Entertainment series to film, reuniting Ali Fazal and Pankaj Tripathi with a large cast, directed by Gurmmeet Singh and written by Puneet Krishna.

The Tamil slate kicks off with new seasons of “Inspector Rishi” and “Vadhandhi,” alongside the drama “Exam.” In Telugu, “Guvvala Cheruvu Ghat,” “Gully,” “Jagamae Sangeetham,” and “Isakapatnam” explore diverse narratives. “The Traitors Telugu” will be hosted by Teja Sajja.

Amazon MGM Studios India unveils a theatrical slate of five films. “Raftaar,” starring Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh, explores the ethics of the ed-tech sector. Kunal Kemmu stars in “Vibe,” a comedy of errors involving a terrorist plot. “Dilkashi” is a tale of love and betrayal directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery. “Nayyi Navelli” is a domestic thriller about a bride with secrets, starring Yami Gautam. “Kuku Ki Kundli,” led by Bhuvan Bam and Wamiqa Gabbi, is a rom-com about astrological mishaps.

“O’ Romeo,” directed by Vishal Bharadwaj, leads the licensed slate, along with “DQ41,” “Naagzilla,” “Vvan – Force of the Forrest,” and “G2,” a sequel to “Goodachari.” “Dacoit – Oka Prema Katha” is also a part of the lineup.

“This lineup signals a new era for Prime Video India, offering unmatched content diversity,” remarked Shilangi Mukherji, director and head of SVOD business at Prime Video India. “India remains pivotal to Prime Video’s global expansion.”

“Prime Video has led the way in industry innovation and is committed to bold storytelling,” added Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India. “We proudly present our largest slate of Originals and theatrical releases from Amazon MGM Studios India, emphasizing high-quality storytelling that is culturally rooted and universally appealing.”