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Netflix is set to kick off the third season of its Hindi-language variety hit, The Great Indian Kapil Show, with Bollywood icon Salman Khan as the premiere guest. A new promotional clip reveals the actor embracing his comedic side, interacting with celebrity impersonators—including one of himself—and poking fun at his latest film, Sikandar. Despite the movie’s underwhelming critical reception, it earned a respectable Rs. 121 crore at the box office.

In an exciting development for fans of rural satire, the fourth season of Panchayat will arrive earlier than expected, with its release date moved up to June 24, 2025, on Prime Video. The newly released trailer teases an intensifying power struggle between two formidable women—Manju Devi and Kranti Devi—as the sleepy village of Phulera becomes a hotbed of political intrigue.

June 13, 2025, promises to be an exciting day for movie enthusiasts as two highly anticipated films are set to make their debut on popular OTT platforms. Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story, a courtroom drama based on the tragic events of Jallianwala Bagh, stars Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan, and will be available on Jio Hotstar. Meanwhile, Eleven, a bilingual crime thriller featuring Naveen Chandra, will premiere on Aha and possibly on Amazon Prime Video.

Netflix has officially greenlit a second season of The Royals, its high-profile drama set in fictional Rajasthan royalty, despite mixed reviews and vocal online backlash. While Season 1 drew viewers with its glossy production, celebrity cast, and soap-opera flair, many criticized its script, performances, and perceived lack of substance. The streaming giant’s announcement of Season 2 was met with a wave of scepticism across social media, particularly targeting lead actress Bhumi Pednekar’s performance.

Netflix is poised to reignite viewer excitement across India with the revival of four acclaimed original series: Mismatched, Black Warrant, Maamla Legal Hai, and The Royals. With new seasons on the horizon, the streaming giant is reinforcing its commitment to Indian content through substantial investments and expansive promotional strategies. Each series, featuring a lineup of popular actors including Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar, has cultivated a dedicated audience drawn to their compelling narratives and emotionally resonant storytelling.

Salman Khan’s action drama Sikandar has made its digital debut on Netflix, but it's not the film itself that’s stealing the spotlight—it’s the promotional campaign. A newly released announcement video featuring Khan has gone viral, with fans lauding his performance in the clip as superior to his work in the film.

The third season of The Great Indian Kapil Show on Netflix returns with a compelling blend of its signature humor and a novel format that actively involves superfans from around the world. Alongside beloved cast members like Kapil Sharma, Sunil Grover, Kiku Sharda, Krushna Abhishek, and Archana Puran Singh, the show is breaking new ground by inviting fans to showcase their unique talents on the grand stage.

Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2 has solidified its commercial success by surpassing the Rs 200 crore global box office milestone, becoming the second Indian film this year to achieve this feat after Chhaava. Despite a recent dip in domestic revenue following the release of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Raid 2 continues its theatrical run with steady collections. Netflix has reportedly secured the digital streaming rights, with an anticipated OTT debut slated for July, adhering to the platform’s standard post-theatrical window.

Bharti Airtel has deepened its digital service offerings through a strategic collaboration with Google, providing its postpaid and Wi-Fi customers six months of complimentary Google One cloud storage. After the trial period, users can continue with 100 GB of cloud space for Rs. 125 per month. The initiative addresses rising consumer demand for digital storage and seamless data backups. In parallel, Airtel has also enhanced its Rs. 399 Airtel Black plan by integrating IPTV services, delivering access to over 600 channels and 29 OTT platforms.

Netflix’s Resident Playbook, a medical drama spun off from the widely acclaimed Hospital Playlist, has quietly become one of the platform’s most resonant series, garnering critical praise and audience devotion despite its initial delay in release. With emotionally charged storytelling, character-driven arcs, and a poignant finale, the show carved its identity beyond its origins. As viewers rally for a second season, the fate of this “limited series” hangs in balance.