‘Temptation Island’: JioCinema Emerges As Indian Buyer Of Reality Dating Format
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: JioCinema is heading to Temptation Island. An Indian version of the Banijay format has been in the works for some time now and we can now reveal Viacom18’s streamer has snapped up the evergreen dating format and is preparing to launch the show.
JioCinema hopes the show will replicate the success it has had with Bigg Boss, the long-running Indian version for Big Brother, following a deal with distributor Banijay.
The format sees couples put their relationship to the test in an enchanting tropical paradise. As in other versions, they’ll be tempted to sever their ties and explore new romances as they willfully separate and immerse themselves in an environment filled with allure.
JioCinema said the format’s “focus on relationships and human emotions… is expected to strike a chord with Indian viewers, offering them a unique and compelling viewing experience.” We’ve known the show was set for an Indian bow for most of the year, with Banijay Asia CEO Deepak Dhar telling Deadline back in March that it was set to go into production later in the year, though the identity of the buyer hadn’t emerged until now.
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