After releasing its first original movie June (2021) at the fag end of June, Planet Marathi OTT, the first exclusive Marathi streaming platform, is now set to release its first original web shows.
The platform has announced that five new original web-series are scheduled to be premiered in August.
The five shows are Soppa Nasata Kaahi, a romantic comedy starring Mrunal Deshpande, Abhijeet Khandkekar and Shashank Ketkar; Parees, a supernatural thriller starring Avinash Khedekar, Chandrakant Raut, Gayatri Bansode and Payal Jadhav; Hing Pustak Talwar, starring Sushant Ghadge, Manasi Bhavalkar, Kshitij Date and Alok Rajwade; Jobless, a crime thriller starring Suvrat Joshi; and Baap Beep Baap, a family drama starring Sharad Ponkshe, Shilpa Tulaskar and Tejas Barve.
Speaking about the forthcoming shows, Planet Marathi founder chairman and managing director Akshay Bardapurkar said, "Planet Marathi strives to bring promising content and meaningful entertainment for every segment of the Marathi audience. Our original shows have content that is specifically curated for web-series audiences.
"The fast-paced, meaningful, thrilling and gripping storylines, backed by superior quality of filmmaking, presented by talented actors who are relatable faces, is the complete package our shows on Planet Marathi OTT Originals offer," he continued. "The quantum of choice, the range of genres, and the diversity of content on this platform will only grow by leaps and bounds.”
Apart from films and web-series, Planet Marathi OTT will also stream plays, music videos, karaoke and documentaries, all in Marathi.