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JioHotstar also announced signing a Letter of Intent with the Government of Tamil Nadu, establishing a partnership that reflects a shared vision to accelerate the state’s creative and production ecosystem. As part of this, JioHotstar will play a pivotal role in strengthening Tamil Nadu’s creative economy introducing regional-first formats, new age stories and storytellers scaling their work beyond geographical boundaries. Complementing this effort, JioHotstar will also introduce creator-focused initiatives such as writing labs, mentorship programs and skill-building workshops aimed at nurturing the next generation of filmmakers, writers, editors and digital storytellers.
As a symbolic beginning to this next chapter, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin unveiled JioHotstar’s blockbuster South lineup of 25 new titles showcasing a bold vision for the future of regional entertainment, where stories rooted in the South take centre stage.
Framing the vision, Sushant Sreeram, Head – SVOD Business & Chief Marketing Officer, JioStar, said: “JioHotstar started as a dream. To build the entertainment future of tomorrow, one that’s rooted in the rich storytelling heritage of our great country and its many facets, powered by cutting-edge technology, and serve as the default destination for Indian entertainment everywhere. We are thrilled with the progress we have made in less than a year across live sports and entertainment, establishing JioHotstar as the clear choice for all India. The resplendent story-telling heritage of South India and its sheer impact on India’s storytelling culture motivates us to keep championing rich, authentic and rooted narratives while delivering greater variety, accessibility and viewing experiences tailored to every viewer’s tastes and dreams.”
The slate showcases one of the most diverse content portfolios in the region spanning originals, franchises, movies and unscripted formats. The lineup includes the return of blockbuster franchises like Kerala Crime Files S3, Save The Tigers S3, Heartbeat S3 and Good Wife S2 reaffirming the growing demand for long-running storytelling. Alongside these popular IPs, JioHotstar has announced a robust slate of new originals and long-format shows such as Cousins And Kalyanams, Moodu Lantharlu, LBW – Love Beyond Wicket, Resort, Secret Stories: ROSLIN, Lingam, and Vikram On Duty.
Expanding its premium originals catalogue, JioHotstar also introduces the regional adaptation of the acclaimed Hindi series Aarya titled Vishakha, as well as bold new productions like Kaattaan starring Vijay Sethupathi and Pharma featuring Nivin Pauly. The offering is further strengthened by new movies such as Lucky The Superstar and Kenatha Kaanom all housed within a single, expansive entertainment destination bringing together diverse storytelling and strong mainstream appeal.
While JioHotstar continues to dominate India’s unscripted landscape, powered by the unmatched success of the Bigg Boss universe across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada, the slate marks the next leap expanding the reality portfolio with culturally rooted, high-energy formats such as Comedy Cooks, Mad for Each Other and Second Love delivering experiences that resonate deeply with southern audiences.
In a landmark first, Roadies will debut in Telugu, bringing one of India’s most iconic adventure formats to the South and strengthening JioHotstar’s leadership in non-fiction entertainment.
Bringing together the South’s most iconic storytellers, JioHotstar’s content library unites the region’s finest talent under one roof – from superstars Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal, Nagarjuna, Dhanush, Vijay Sethupathi, Sivakarthikeyan and more; celebrated actors including Nivin Pauly, Aishwarya Rajesh, Kajal Aggarwal, Meena, Priyamani, Kajal Aggarwal, Nayanthara, Samantha, Nithya Menen, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Aju Varghese, Lal, Neena Gupta and others; to emerging artists such as Deepa Balu, Anumol, Charukesh, Kavin, Arjun Radhakrishnan, Guru Lakshman and Smeha Manimegalai. The ecosystem further spans acclaimed directors like Jeethu Joseph, Ahammed Khabeer, amongst others; and leading production houses such as Banijay Group, Vikatan, DQ Productions, Aashirvad Cinemas, ARKA Media, Naavi Productions; many of whom were present at the event.