Prime Video global rankings spotlight Indian originals’ popularity

Indian content continues to strengthen its global presence on streaming platforms, with Prime Video’s newly launched weekly global rankings highlighting the growing international appeal of locally produced stories. The latest rankings for the week of May 25–31 saw several Indian Originals feature prominently alongside some of the platform’s biggest international titles.

NDTV names Mehrraa Revenue Head for Brand Studio, regional biz

NDTV has announced the appointment of Gaurav Mehrraa as Revenue Head, Brand Studio, NDTV Hindi & Regionals, as the media network looks to further strengthen its content-led brand solutions business across Hindi and regional markets.

JioHotstar elevates Shivangi Dikshit as ad revenue director

JioHotstar has promoted Shivangi Dikshit to the position of director – LCS ad revenue, effective June 2026. the promotion comes less than seven months after she joined the company as associate director in November 2025, highlighting her strong performance and leadership.

Sadie Sink to lead FX limited series ‘The Marriage Plot’

Actor Sadie Sink is set to headline ‘The Marriage Plot’, a new limited series adaptation of the acclaimed 2011 novel by Jeffrey Eugenides. The project has received a green light from FX and will premiere on the streaming platform Hulu.

84% Gen Z discover brands on Meta platforms: Study

A new study commissioned by Meta and conducted by IPSOS has revealed that video consumption on Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, is now a daily habit for most Indians, regardless of whether they live in cities or rural areas.

Sushant Sinha joins News18 India, to lead new Primetime show

News18 India has announced the appointment of senior journalist and television anchor Sushant Sinha, a move aimed at strengthening the channel’s editorial leadership and primetime programming lineup.

Netflix names Jay Hoag Chairman as Reed Hastings steps down

Netflix has elevated longtime board member and lead independent director Jay Hoag to the position of Chairman, succeeding co-founder Reed Hastings, who has stepped down from the board after helping build the company into one of the world’s largest streaming platforms, Reuters reported.

JioHotstar secures exclusive digital rights for JT20 League until 2028

The Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) has announced a three-year exclusive digital streaming partnership with JioHotstar for the Jharkhand T20 League (JT20 League), marking a significant milestone for the state’s premier franchise-based cricket competition.

BULLET unveils Trinetra AI for micro drama content creation

BULLET, the micro drama platform backed by Zee Entertainment Enterprises, has announced the launch of Trinetra AI, a new end-to-end artificial intelligence platform aimed at transforming content creation, production, localization, and monetization

‘Athiradi’ to stream on SonyLIV on June 19

Malayalam blockbuster ‘Athiradi’, starring Tovino Thomas and Basil Joseph, is all set to make its OTT debut on Sony LIV on June 19.

Henry Cavill, Kevin Hart team up for Netflix comedy

Hollywood stars Henry Cavill and Kevin Hart are set to star together in a new action-comedy film for Netflix.

‘The India Story’ promo out now

The makers of ‘The India Story’ have released a powerful new promo that focuses on one of India’s biggest concerns — food adulteration. presented by Zee studios and MIG production & studios, the film is scheduled to release in theatres on July 24, 2026.

Balan: The Boy’ trailer promises mystery and thrills

The trailer of ‘Balan: The Boy’ was released on Friday, offering a glimpse into a gripping psychological thriller centered on a mother and her son. directed by Chidambaram, known for ‘Manjummel Boys’, the film is scheduled to hit theatres on June 19.

Business Today to host second edition of India’s Most Sustainable Companies Summit & Awards

Business Today will host the second edition of the BT India’s Most Sustainable Companies – Summit & Awards 2026 on June 6 in New Delhi

‘He-Man Returns’ in Epic New Movie

The popular ‘Masters of the Universe’ is getting a new live-action movie nearly 40 years after the first film was released in 1987.