Jim Sarbh's drama series 'Rocket Boys' wins big at Filmfare OTT Awards 2022

Mumbai [India], December 22: Actors Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh's acclaimed drama series 'Rocket Boys' was on an award-winning spree at the Filmfare OTT Awards 2022 on Wednesday night.

Jim Sarbh won Best Actor, Drama, Critics - Male award for his performance in the series. The director, Abhay Pannu received the Best Director, Series award for the acclaimed series. Apart from these, the series also received the Best Series, Best VFX-Series, Best Production Design - Series, Best Screenplay-Series, Best Costume Design- Series, and Best Cinematographer-Series awards. Helmed by Abhay Pannu, the period drama series starred Jim Sarbh, Ishwak Singh, Regina Cassandra and Saba Azad in the lead roles and received a massive response from the audience.

The series premiered exclusively on the OTT platform Sony Liv in February 2022. Makers of the 'Rocket Boys' unveiled the teaser for the second season of the show in August, this year. However, the official release date of Season 2 is still awaited. Meanwhile, Sarbh was recently seen in the drama series 'Four More Shots Please, Season 3', alongside Maanvi Gagroo, Bani J, Kirti Kulhari and Sayani Gupta which garnered a decent response from the audience.

Ishwak Singh will be seen in upcoming spy thriller 'Berlin' opposite actor Aparshakti Khurana. The official release date of the film is still awaited.

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Kerala film exhibitors lay out strict conditions for OTT releases from theatres

Kochi (Kerala) [India], December 5: Theatre owners in Kerala have laid out brand new terms and conditions for filmmakers who wish to release their films on OTT platforms after their theatrical run.

Pritish Bagdi

Film Exhibitors United Organisation of Kerala (FEUOK), the organisation of theatre owners in the state, recently announced their refusal to cooperate with crew members of films released on OTT platforms before a 42-day run in cinema halls.

"This is applicable for movies releasing from January 1," he added.

Vijayakumar also revealed that the dispute with Hollywood biggie 'Avatar 2' is resolved, confirming the film's release in the state. "We have decided to pay 55 per cent collection share in the first two weeks. We have also decided not to give publicity contribution and 3D share to Avatar 2 movies and the crew of that movie agreed that," he said. 'Avatar: The Way of Water' stars Zoe Saldana, Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Cliff Curtis, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, Jemaine Clement, and Kate Winslet. It is helmed by James Cameron. 20th Century Studios India will release 'Avatar: The Way of Water' in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam on December 16, 2022.

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Ronnie Screwvala to come up with new project 'The Support Group'

Mumbai [India], September 23: Producer Ronnie Screwvala is coming up with a web series titled 'The Support Group'.

Swati Bhat

On Wednesday, RSVP in association with House of Talkies announced their upcoming project, 'The Support Group', an edge-of-the-seat series that is truly Indian but unlike anything else out there just yet. Prashant Nair has come on board as the director/showrunner. Produced by RSVP, with Sidharth Jain as the co-producer, 'The Support Group' is the story of 3 characters from very different backgrounds who form an uneasy alliance to escape the consequences of an accidental killing. It is a multi-season series about normal, everyday people pushed to the brink, deeply conflicted by the choices that have led them to the very dark places they find themselves in.

This would be Prashant and Sidharth Jain's ( House of Talkies ) second collaboration, having just completed shooting for the show 'Trial By Fire', a limited series soon to be released on a major OTT Platform. "With 'The Support Group', our goal is to create the kind of show that keeps you on the edge of your seat, full of twists and gasp-out-loud moments you can't help but binge straight through the night. A show that pushes the envelope and doesn't hold back from shocking - but never gratuitously and always with integrity. A show full of iconic moments made to be discussed endlessly during lunch breaks and cocktail hours," Ronnie said.

Echoing the same sentiment, Prashant adds, "It's great to collaborate with RSVP, known for churning out-of-the-box and clutter-breaking successful stories on celluloid. The darkness depicted in 'The Support Group' will be infused with humour and irony, ensuring that for every shudder there's also a laugh. The show will dig deep into the rich cultural heritage and nuances of contemporary life in India as a springboard for what will hopefully be a unique viewing experience." "Really excited to produce my second series with Prashant Nair as director/showrunner and a first with RSVP. Have always looked up to Ronnie and couldn't have found a better mentor and partner for this project. Just as we created a universe of stories based on books, at The Story Ink, with House of Talkies, we are producing a compelling slate of high-concept projects, both series and films, beginning with The Support Group" said Sidharth Jain, Producer, House of Talkies.

Details regarding the series' cast have not been revealed yet.

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