Applause Entertainment


Applause Entertainment, a venture of the Aditya Birla Group of Companies, headed by Sameer Nair is a media, content and IP creation studio.

Television shows

TitleRelease dateNetworkLine\Co-productionSynopsisNotes
Mind the Malhotras2019Amazon Prime VideoBorn Free EntertainmentMind the Malhotras is an Indian sitcom series by Dia Mirza, based on Israeli comedy La Famiglia, follows the lives of Malhotra family, who have reasons to be happy but the couple is going through mid-life crisis so they go for therapy.Adaptation of La Famiglia British Series,
Criminal Justice2019HotstarBBC Studios IndiaCriminal Justice is an Indian series based on Criminal Justice by Peter Moffat, adapted for India by Shridhar RaghavanAdaptation of Criminal Justice British Series
Hostages2019HotstarBanijay AsiaHostages is an Indian crime thriller web television series directed by Sudhir Mishra. It is an official adaptation of an Israeli series HostagesAdaptation of Hostages
City of Dreams2019HotstarKukunoor MoviesCity of Dreams (TV series) is an Indian series by Nagesh Kukunoor. City of Dreams is the story of the feud within the Gaikwad family, which erupts after an assassination attempt on a polarizing political figure. Blurring the lines between moral and immoral, in a struggle for power forms the core of this transfixing narrative.The idea for the show came from Kukunoor's team member, Rohit Banawlikar. Banawlikar and Kukunoor co-wrote an anthology, intended to be turned into a feature film. But as digital platforms grew in India, Kukunoor felt that there was a scope for a series
The Office2019HotstarBBC Studios IndiaThe Office is an Indian television sitcom streaming on Hotstar. It is an adaptation of the original BBC series The Office, although it follows the American remake more closely.Adaptation of The Office British Series
The Office Season 22019HotstarBBC Studios IndiaThe Office is an Indian television sitcom streaming on Hotstar. It is an adaptation of the original BBC series The Office, although it follows the American remake more closely.Adaptation of The Office British series
Iru Dhuruvam2019Sony LivSign of Life ProductionsInspector Viktor is assigned to an unusual series of killings. The killer leaves notes that quote verses from "Thirukkural". As Viktor starts solving the case, it becomes increasingly and alarmingly personal.Tamil series
Madhuri Talkies2020MX PlayerArvind Babbal ProductionsMadhuri Talkies is a Bhojpuri neo-noir set in the heartlands of Varanasi and Mughalsarai, where crimes against women and political tyranny rule the roost.
Hasmukh2020NetflixEmmay EntertainmentDirected by Nikhil Gonsalves, Hasmukh is the story of a small-town comedian who has good material but terrible delivery. Things take an unusual turn when he discovers that the adrenaline rush he gets from committing murder makes brings him his onstage mojo. He eventually makes it to a reality show in Mumbai, but as he has to kill offstage to kill it onstage. How long till the killer-humoured comedian gets caught?
Rasbhari2020Amazon Prime VideoDing EntertainmentWhen investment specialists, Amarinder Gill, Noorpreet Dhillon, Puneet Chandok, and Lovely Singh Chhabra find themselves longing for the right man in Mumbai, one happens to come across an exact match, with whom she settles down and sets up an alliance. Now, it is up to the rest of the girl to find the right men.
Hello Mini2019MX PlayerRose Audio VisualsRivanah, new to Mumbai, realises that someone is stalking her. Despite being threatened and blackmailed by her stalker, she is drawn to him and soon feels that he is actually helping her.Adaptation of the book Marry Me, Stranger
Bhaukaal2020-2022MX PlayerBaweja MoviesSSP Naveen Sikhera is determined to cleanse Muzaffarnagar - a city is in a state of chaos and utter lawlessness. When he starts the job, he is challenged by the utter despair of people living under the fear of local gangs. He reforms the police and nabs any and every effort of the criminals to take control of the city.The story is based on the story of IPS officer Navniet Sekera.
Mannphodganj ki Binny2020MX PlayerSet in a small-town called Mannphodganj, lives a self-proclaimed beauty queen - Binni Bajpai. When her plan to escape her middle-class life fails, the story swiftly turns to take the form of a bitter-sweet saga of lovers.This story is based on the novel Band Baaja Boys by Rachna Singh and is directed by Vikas Chandra
Your Honor2020-2021Sony LIVYes Studios
Sphere Origins
Your Honor is based on the 2017 Israeli TV series Kvodo.
Avrodh- The siege within2020-2022Sony LivIrada EntertainmentOn 18 September 2016, four militants attacked the Indian army brigade headquarters in Uri. Kashmir. 10 days later, Indian special forces launched a surgical strike on the militants' camp, and the world was given a clear message that India will maintain a zero-tolerance approach to terrorist encroachment along her border.
Scam 19922020SonyLIVStudio NEXTScam 1992 - The Harshad Mehta Story is story of Indian stock broker Harshad Mehta.This is based on the book The Scam: Who Won, who Lost, who Got Away
Humble Politiciann Nograj2022Vootsequel of Humble Politiciann Nograj
Mithya2022ZEE5Rose Audio VisualsIt's a Remake of British TV series Cheat
Rudra: The Edge of Darkness2022Disney+ HotstarBBC StudiosIt's a Remake of British TV Series Luther
Bloody Brothers2022ZEE5BBC StudiosIt's a Remake of British TV series Guilt
Udan Patolas2022Amazon Mini TVSol productionSet in the city of Mumbai, Udan Patolas tells the story of four Punjabi girls.
Salt City2022Sony LivSunshine ProductionHindi-language family-drama show
Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach2022HotstarBBC Studios IndiaCriminal Justice is an Indian series based on Criminal Justice by Peter Moffat, adapted for India by Shridhar RaghavanAdaptation of Criminal Justice British Series
Tanaav2022Sony LivApplause EntertainmentA special force is sent to Kashmir to keep terrorism under control. Team leader kills the leader of the terrorists.Later it was found that the terrorist leader was still alive and was planning something big to upset the peace in Kashmir.Official adaptation of Israeli TV Series Fauda
Taj: Divided by Blood2023Zee5Contiloe PicturesSet in Mughal era, the show creators, confess it to be a darker and edgier version of Mughal history rather than what is generally taught in textbooks. starting from the birth of Shah Jahan lastly till his death.
Kafas 2023SonyLIVMadiba EntertainmentWhen their son encounters a job chance that will change his life, a middle-class family believes the future will be brighter. However, this change merely serves to reveal a complex network of trauma, prompting important inquiries on money, authority, and morality.
Scam 20032023Sony LivStudio NEXTShow based on the Abdul Karim Telgi
Iru Dhuruvam 22023SonyLIVSign of Life ProductionsTamil series
Zindaginama2024SonyLIV
36 Days2024SonyLIVBBC Studio India
Black Warrant2025NetflixAndolanbased on the 2019 non-fiction book Black Warrant (book) by Sunil Gupta and Sunetra Choudhury-
The Hunt - The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case2025SonyLIVKukunoor MoviesBased on the book "Ninety Days: The True Story of the Hunt for Rajiv Gandhi's Assassins" by Anirudhya Mitra-
The Game: You Never Play Alone2025NetflixA character-driven Tamil thriller series that unravels the hidden costs of living in a hyper-connected world.Premieres on 2 October
Search: The Naina Murder Case2025JioHotstarHighgate EntertainmentA cop investigating the murder of a teenage girl named NainaPremieres on 10 October
Mrs. Deshpande2025JioHotstarKukunoor MoviesPolice seek help from imprisoned serial killer to catch a copycat murderer mimicking her methods.Premieres on 19 December
Gandhi 2025Studio NEXTBased on the life of Mahatma GandhiIn production