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Kuku TV launches reality acting microdrama Sabse Bada Dramebaaz with Prince Narula, Jannat Zubair, and Rakesh Bedi

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Kuku TV
What it does
vertical short-form microdramas
Kind
Launch
Sector
Consumer Internet & Media

What they do

Kuku TV is launching a reality acting microdrama called Sabse Bada Dramebaaz, featuring Prince Narula, Jannat Zubair, and Rakesh Bedi as judges

What happened

The show will feature 12 finalists chosen through a nationwide digital audition process and will run for 45 to 60 episodes in a vertical short-form format

Why it matters

The Top 12 contestants will compete for a Rs 10 lakh cash prize and the chance to play lead roles in upcoming Kuku TV microdramas

The details

  • Kuku TV is launching a reality acting microdrama called Sabse Bada Dramebaaz, which will feature Prince Narula, Jannat Zubair, and veteran actor Rakesh Bedi as judges.
  • The show will be presented in a vertical short-form format across 45 to 60 episodes, with each episode running for around two minutes.
  • The series will follow 12 finalists through auditions, mentorship sessions, performance challenges, eliminations, and surprise twists.
  • The Top 12 contestants will compete for a Rs 10 lakh cash prize and the chance to play lead roles in upcoming Kuku TV microdramas.
  • The finalists come from different regions and professional backgrounds, including a lawyer-turned-actor, an accountant and theatre performer, an entrepreneur, a psychology graduate, and a former corporate professional.

The bigger picture

  • The show is billed as India’s first reality microdrama for aspiring actors, aiming to provide a platform for emerging talent.
  • The selection phase reportedly generated crores of views and lakhs of public votes, indicating strong audience engagement.
  • The show will premiere exclusively on the Kuku TV app on August 4, 2026.

About the business

  • Kuku TV is a platform that offers vertical short-form microdramas in more than seven languages.
  • The platform has more than 200 million installs and offers over 5,000 microdramas.
  • MS Dhoni is an investor in the company and also serves as its brand ambassador.

What happens next

  • The show will premiere exclusively on the Kuku TV app on August 4, 2026.
  • The Top 12 contestants will compete for a Rs 10 lakh cash prize and the chance to play lead roles in upcoming Kuku TV microdramas.

The deal

Type
launch

Investors

  • MS Dhoni (investor and brand ambassador) — A former Indian cricket captain and prominent public figure.

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