Amazon inks deal with Vishesh Films for TV shows & movies

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Amazon has signed a content deal with Mukesh Bhatt-owned Vishesh Films for movies and TV series, reports the Economic Times. The deal will give Amazon exclusive digital access to Vishesh Films’ entire catalogue including Raaz Reboot, Aashiqui 2, Jannat, Murder etc., and other upcoming films.

Last month, Amazon India signed up with Excel Entertainment for its first show called Power Play, which would be based on cricket and showbiz. According to the Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani owned production house, it had been working on the shows with Amazon for eight-nine months. The shows was also the first digital series for Excel Entertainment.​

Earlier this year, CEO Jeff Bezos said that “Prime Video is coming soon, offering Prime members in India exclusive access to Original Series and Movies – including original content featuring top Indian creators and talent.”  It was also reported that Amazon would invest $300 million for video in India. In July, directors Vishal Bhardwaj and Vidhu Vinod Chopra were brought in to create TV shows for Prime Video which are expected to launch in November. The company had alsoinvested $100 million for producing original TV shows last year.

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Amazon inks deal with Vishesh Films for TV shows & movies - MediaNama
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