Prime Video Unveils Telugu Original Series Dhootha at 54th IFFI

The highly anticipated Telugu Original series, Dhootha, made its grand debut at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The gala premiere, attended by lead actors Naga Chaitanya Akkineni and Parvathy Thiruvothu, producer Sharrath Marar, director Vikram K. Kumar, and Sushant Sreeram, country director, Prime Video, India, captivated the audience at the prestigious film festival.

Prime members in India and across 240 countries can indulge in all eight episodes of Dhootha, available in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam on Prime Video starting December 1. The supernatural suspense thriller boasts a stellar cast, including Priya Bhavani Shanker and Prachi Desai in key roles, marking Naga Chaitanya Akkineni's streaming debut and Parvathy Thiruvothu's Telugu cinema entrance.

Sushant Sreeram, country director, Prime Video, India, expressed, “We’re honored and proud to bring Dhootha to a platform as prestigious as IFFI. At Prime Video, our foremost mission is to entertain every single customer, across geographies, age-groups, and languages. So, we knew it was the perfect title to mark our foray into the Telugu long-format content space.”

Naga Chaitanya Akkineni shared his excitement about the streaming debut, stating, “I couldn’t have asked for a better series to make my streaming debut. As an actor, I consume a lot of content on OTT, and always wanted to explore the space. The collaborative aspect of working in a series with a more extended engagement with the same character and fellow actors is intriguing and refreshing.”

Parvathy Thiruvothu discussed her decision to join Dhootha, saying, “I am a fan of suspenseful thrillers, but the decision to be a part of Dhootha was more of the script choosing me than me choosing it. Dhootha is unlike anything I have done in the past, and I was curious and excited to do something so unique.”

Director Vikram Kumar expressed, “I let my instincts lead me while working on the story of Dhootha, and from just a suspense-thriller, it evolved into something deeper and more meaningful. As the protagonist journeys along, we did too. I am equal parts thrilled and grateful that everything worked out just the way I had hoped, with Naga, Parvathy, Priya, and Prachi.”

Producer Sharrath Marar added, “Dhootha is by far one of the most ambitious Telugu series, and is a result of countless hours of preparation, immense dedication, and tireless efforts from an amazing team.”

Dhootha is set to premiere on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide on December 1, offering a captivating experience in multiple languages.