Rajkumar Hirani’s OTT debut, ‘Pritam & Pedro’, has become JioHotstar’s most watched show ever, according to a JioHotstar press release. The series has also recorded the platform’s biggest opening for a scripted show and has trended in six regional languages apart from Hindi Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi and Kannada.
The comedy drama has received a positive response from viewers for its mix of humour, emotions and a socially relevant story. Starring Arshad Warsi and Vir, the series focuses on cyber fraud and online safety while presenting the subject in an entertaining way. The platform said the show has also become a popular choice for family viewing.
According to the press release, the success of ‘Pritam & Pedro’ reflects JioHotstar’s focus on bringing unique and meaningful stories to audiences. The platform said it will continue to support content that connects with viewers across different regions and languages.
Commenting on the achievement, Alok Jain, head Hindi & English Entertainment Business Streaming, TV & Studios at JioHotstar, said the strong response to ‘Pritam & Pedro’ has reinforced the platform’s belief that audiences are drawn to engaging stories, regardless of genre. He added that the success encourages JioHotstar to keep investing in distinctive and culturally relevant content.
Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani thanked audiences for their overwhelming response, saying viewers have embraced the series across languages and proved that strong storytelling can connect with people beyond regional boundaries. He also expressed gratitude to JioHotstar for supporting the project and helping it reach millions of viewers across the country.
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