Amazon Prime Debuts Production; Co-Produces Akshay Kumar's 'Ram Setu'
In a first, streaming giant Amazon Prime Video has ventured into film production, co-producing Akshay Kumar-starrer Ram Setu with Cape of Good Films, Abundantia Entertainment, and Lyca Productions. Besides a theatrical release at the outset, the much-awaited action-adventure film will enjoy global streaming on the OTT giant. Based on the tale of the mythical India-Sri Lanka Bridge from Ramayana, the Abhishek Sharma-directorial will feature… read-more
Tags: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime, Akshay Kumar, Ram Setu, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nushrat Bharucha, Ramayana
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Amazon Prime Video Unveils Teaser of Farhan Akhtar Starrer 'Toofan'
The teaser of Bollywood sports-drama flick 'Toofan' was unveiled by Amazon Prime Video on March 12. Starring Farhan Akhtar in the lead, the film showcases the thrilling journey of fictional character Aziz Ali mastering the art of boxing. Additionally, Mrunal Thakur and veteran Paresh Rawal play a prominent role in the movie. Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the film is slated to premiere on May 21.
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Sonakshi Sinha Prepares For OTT Debut With Amazon; Title Awaited
Amazon Prime shared the first look of Sonakshi Sinha in an untitled web series, as the actress is all set to make her OTT debut. The series directed by Reema Kagti and Ruchika Oberoi will feature Sonakshi in a tough cop's role. Besides, the series stars Vijay Varma, Gulshan Devaiah, and Sohum Shah. Reportedly, this is Reema's second collaboration with Amazon Prime following 'Made in Heaven'.
Tags: Amazon Prime Video, web series, Sonakshi Sinha, Reema Kagti, Ruchika Oberoi
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'Tandav' Row: Amazon India Head Aparna Purohit Receives Anticipatory Bail
Amazon Prime Video's India head Aparna Purohit was granted anticipatory bail by the Supreme Court about the FIRs lodged against her for the web series 'Tandav' on March 5. Reportedly, Purohit was booked for the alleged inappropriate depiction of UP police and Hindu deities, and adverse portrayal of characters. In the hearing, the SC also emphasized regulating OTT content by the Centre as it believed many platforms are "showing pornographic… read-more
Tags: Amazon Prime Video, Aparna Purohit, Supreme Court of India, Anticipatory Bail, Tandav Web Series
Courtesy: Times Now