Prime Video Joins Forces with Rohit Shetty Picturez for its Most Ambitious, Action-Packed Series Titled Indian Police Force

The eight-part high-octane action series marks the digital debut of one of India’s most exciting and accomplished filmmakers – Rohit Shetty, known for his big ticket mass entertainers.

The series will present Sidharth Malhotra in a never-before-seen avatar of a cop hero.

Currently under production, the Amazon Original series aims to become the beacon of high-quality Indian entertainment globally, with a simultaneous launch in more than 240 countries and territories.

MUMBAI, India—XY April 2022—Prime Video today announced an ambitious Indian Amazon Original series in a milestone collaboration with Rohit Shetty Picturez. Titled Indian Police Force, the show promises to be everything audiences have come to expect from a Rohit Shetty spectacle, and more! With Rohit’s proven success in directing and presenting high-octane action blockbusters and headlined by popular actor Sidharth Malhotra, the Amazon Original Series aims to create a new benchmark for streaming series in India.

The fiction series proudly pays an ode to the selfless service, unconditional commitment and fierce patriotism of our police officers across the country who put everything on the line in their call of duty to keep us safe. Indian Police Force aims to set a new bar for action content emerging from India for audiences worldwide. With a global release, viewers in 240 countries and territories will experience an immersive cop universe story coming from India and rooted in Indian values.

Aparna Purohit – Head of India Originals, Amazon Prime Video, India said, ​”We are excited to collaborate with Rohit Shetty on his first ever digital venture  with a  story that salutes the selfless service and unwavering commitment of our police forces. We are certain that this series will further intensify the action-packed cop-verse that Rohit has built over years. We are delighted to welcome actor Sidharth Malhotra into the Amazon Prime Video family as we embark on our journey of creating this action extravaganza. We are confident that Indian Police Force will provide an immersive and an exhilarating experience to our audiences worldwide!”

Director-Producer Rohit Shetty said “Indian Police Force is a very special one for me and I’ve been working on it for years. I’m delighted to be collaborating with Amazon Prime Video to breathe life into this story which will transcend geographies and linguistic barriers, providing me an opportunity to showcase the same to audiences worldwide. I am super excited to be working with the amazingly talented Sidharth Malhotra in this series. I have always strived to push the envelope of action-first entertainment and with this series, I am confident we will create a new benchmark.”

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The Amazon Original series Indian Police Force will join the thousands of binge worthy TV shows and movies in the Prime Video catalog. These include Indian films Shershaah, Gulabo Sitabo, Shakuntala Devi, Coolie No. 1, Durgamati, Chhalaang, Soorarai Pottru, V, CU Soon, Nishabhdam, Halal Love Story, Middle Class Melodies, Maara, Bheemasena Nalamaharaja, Mane No. 13, Penguin, Law, Sufiyum Sujatayum, Ponmagal Vandhal, and French Biriyani, among others. India’s number-one entertainment destination also offers Indian-produced Amazon Original series like Bandish Bandits, Breathe: Into The Shadows, Paatal Lok, The Forgotten Army – Azaadi Ke Liye, Four More Shots Please S1 and 2, The Family Man, Mirzapur S1 and S2, Inside Edge S1, and S2, and Made In Heaven. Award-winning and critically acclaimed global Amazon Original series like Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, The Wheel of Time, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Boys, Hunters, Fleabag, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel further buttress our focus on providing a multitude of choices to spend quality time and be entertained whenever and wherever. All this is available at no extra cost for Amazon Prime members. The service includes titles in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, and Bengali.

Prime members will be able to watch the series anywhere and anytime on the Prime Video app for smart TVs, mobile devices, Fire TV, Fire TV stick, Fire tablets, Apple TV, etc. In the Prime Video app, Prime members can download episodes on their mobile devices and tablets and watch anywhere offline at no additional cost. Prime Video is available in India at no extra cost with Prime membership for just ₹1499 annually or ₹179 monthly, new customers can find out more at www.amazon.in/prime and subscribe to a free 30-day trial.

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