MUMBAI: Amazon Prime Video enters film production in India, to co-produce Ram Setu

MUMBAI: Narrating a story rooted in
India’s cultural and historical heritage, this action adventure drama promises
to be a visual marvel

In a
landmark move for its India operations, Amazon Prime Video has announced its
association with the upcoming Hindi film Ram Setu, as a co-producer, alongside
Cape of Good Films, Abundantia Entertainment and Lyca Productions.

The movie
brings a power-packed star cast led by superstar Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline
Fernandez and Nushrratt Bharuccha. Narrating a story rooted in India’s cultural
and historical heritage, this action adventure drama promises to be a visual
marvel.

It will
be directed by Abhishek Sharma (Parmanu, Tere Bin Laden) and creatively
produced by Dr Chandraprakash Dwivedi (Prithviraj). Following its theatrical
release, Ram Setu will soon be available for Prime members in India and in more
than 240 countries and territories.

Vijay Subramanium, director and
head, content, Amazon Prime Video India

On the
announcement, Vijay Subramanium, director and head, content, Amazon Prime Video
India, said, “We are delighted to announce Amazon Prime Video’s foray into the
world of film production. Ram Setu is a movie which highlights a story from our
rich Indian heritage.”

Akshay
Kumar added, “The tale of Ram Setu is something that has always intrigued me.
To me, it embodies the most vital traits of our culture — determination,
bravery, love, and above all, the value of our morals that create the social
fabric of our India.

 I am looking forward to being part of this
great story and taking it to our youth. And with Amazon Prime Video, we have
the chance to take this to viewers across the world.”Vikram Malhotra, founder
and CEO of Abundantia Entertainment, said, “In India, mythology, religion and
history are deeply inter-twined. Ram Setu is a story formed on facts, science
and historical heritage and is anchored in the deep belief of Indians since
centuries. We are thrilled to collaborate with Amazon once again for the
opportunity to share this amazing story with a global audience.”