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VETO teams up with cricket stars for T20 World Cup content push
Aakash Chopra, Ashwin, Badrinath and Samip Rajguru to deliver previews, analysis and watch-alongs.
MUMBAI: VETO isn’t just streaming cricket, it’s calling the shots with a star-studded commentary team. The family-first CTV OTT platform has unveiled a creator-led content strategy for the T20 World Cup, roping in some of India’s most respected cricket voices to build a trusted second-screen destination.
The lineup features commentator Aakash Chopra, former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, ex-India batsman S. Badrinath and senior journalist Samip Rajguru. Coverage spans match previews, post-match breakdowns, tactical deep dives, interactive watch-alongs, exclusive chats and behind-the-scenes insights, all exclusive to VETO.
VETO Streaming Media Pvt Ltd, managing director Ritu Dhawan said, “This initiative strengthens VETO’s vision of becoming a trusted, family-centric digital ecosystem. The T20 World Cup is a high-attention moment, and by bringing together respected former cricketers, credible journalists, and influential digital creators, we are building a differentiated cricket destination. Our goal is to move beyond fragmented consumption and offer audiences one reliable platform for expert analysis, real-time updates, and meaningful engagement throughout the tournament.”
Positioned as the “Second Screen for the T20 World Cup,” VETO aims to give serious fans deeper context and expert takes beyond live broadcasts, all on the big screen in a seamless Connected TV experience. The move signals a longer play too – building a year-round cricket content hub that outlives marquee events by consolidating authoritative voices in one place.
In a crowded streaming landscape, VETO’s bet on credibility and community could turn casual viewers into loyal couch companions. Whether you’re watching with kids or debating DRS calls, the platform wants to be the family-friendly voice of reason when the stumps are flying.
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Subedaar puts Indian original cinema on the global map with record-breaking Prime Video debut
MUMBAI: Prime Video has a runaway hit on its hands. Subedaar, the gritty action drama starring Anil Kapoor, has stormed to become the most-watched Indian original movie on the platform in its opening weekend, cracking the Top 10 across 31 countries and landing in 91 per cent of India’s pin codes within days of its March 5 premiere.
The film, a visceral, emotionally-charged story of a retired soldier, Subedaar Arjun Maurya, wrestling with civilian life amid crime and corruption, has struck a nerve. Directed by Suresh Triveni and co-starring Radhikka Madan, Mona Singh, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Faisal Malik, and Khushboo Sundar, the film is already being hailed as a showcase for what Indian original storytelling can achieve on the world stage.
“Subedaar’s success is a reflection of the growing scale and global resonance of Indian storytelling,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India. “The film’s emotional narrative, its rooted portrayal of a soldier confronting his toughest battles beyond the battlefield, has struck a chord. Anil Kapoor delivers an acting masterclass, while Suresh Triveni’s solid direction and great performances from the ensemble cast have resulted in love and appreciation from customers across the world.”
Kapoor, 62, has been here before, but rarely at this altitude. Written by Triveni and Prajwal Chandrashekar, with dialogues by Triveni, Saurabh Dwivedi, and Chandrashekar, the film is a production by Opening Image Films in association with Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network (AKFCN), produced by Vikram Malhotra, Kapoor, and Triveni.
Subedaar streams exclusively on Prime Video in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across India, and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
For Prime Video, the numbers tell the real story: one weekend, one film, a global footprint, and a very loud signal that Indian original cinema is no longer just travelling well. It’s arriving.
