Global Breakouts: Disney+ Hotstar’s Indian Drama ‘Taaza Khabar’ Invokes ‘The Invention Of Lying’ And ‘Slumdog Millionaire’
deadline.comWelcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s fortnightly strand in which we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films killing it in their local territories.
The industry is as globalized as it’s ever been, but breakout hits are appearing in pockets of the world all the time and it can be hard to keep track.
So we’re going to do the hard work for you. Our second Breakout features Taaza Khabar, an Indian streaming series about a man who learns to predict the future.
It has been Disney+ Hotstar’s biggest new hit of 2023. Name: Taaza KhabarCountry: IndiaStreamer: Disney+ HotstarProducer: BB Ki Vines ProductionsSeller: DisneyWhere you can watch: HuluFor fans of: The Invention of Lying, Salaam Bombay!, Slumdog Millionaire RRR‘s historic Oscars push cemented the growing impact Indian content is having on global audiences, but the action thriller isn’t the only title from the country that’s pushing boundaries.
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