Rocket Reels, India’s first vertical OTT platform, has officially taken flight, marking a new chapter in the world of digital entertainm...
Rocket Reels, India’s first vertical OTT platform, has officially taken
flight, marking a new chapter in the world of digital entertainment. The
platform was soft launched on 1st August with 15 original series and within
just weeks, it has clocked an impressive 3.5 lakh+ downloads across Android and
iOS. The official launch of Rocket Reels on 21st August will be followed by a
celebratory gala, marking the birthday of its visionary founder, Mr. Kranti
Shanbhag, further amplifying the milestone occasion.
The grand launch also witnessed the unveiling of Rocket Reels’ highly
anticipated original slate of vertical OTT projects. Curated to span diverse
genres and bring powerful performances to the screen, the line-up
includes:
● Zamanat – featuring Khesari Lal Yadav, directed by Vikram
Bhatt
● Betrayal – featuring Sunny Leone, directed by Vikram Bhatt
● Blackmail – starring Mugdha Godse, directed by Shadab Khan
● Instant Insaaf – starring Rahul Dev, directed by Rayan Rajdhan
● Jhukega Nahi Saala – a reality show hosted by Suresh Menon, directed
by Gyani Lall Sharma
● Bawal Unlimited – starring Rahul Bagga, Vivek Shukla, and Anhaita
Dhondy, directed by Vishal Verma
● Web Crime – starring Rishabh Chaddha, directed by Ankush Bhatt
● Scam Alert – directed by Ankush Bhatt
Together, these originals signal Rocket Reels’ bold step into delivering
premium, vertical-first entertainment tailored for today’s new-age audience.
What makes Rocket Reels stand apart is its vertical-first design,
specifically built for a mobile-first, on-the-go generation. With stories
spanning a range of genres from thrillers, romance, crime, and mystery to
sci-fi, horror, and comedy, the platform offers content in quick, bite-sized
episodes that are gripping, snackable, and emotionally immersive. The aim is
not just to entertain but to redefine storytelling for today’s fast-paced
digital lifestyle.
With availability in six Indian languages, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu,
Marathi, Bengali, and Gujarati, the platform ensures inclusivity for diverse
audiences. Its reach extends far beyond Indian borders, being accessible in
India, USA, UK, Canada, Australia, UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, Bangladesh,
Nepal, and South Africa, thus serving both Indian and global viewers with
equal finesse.
The evening also saw the presence of Divya Agarwal, Arti Singh, Kapil
Javeri, Nikki, Rajiv Roda, Yogesh Lakhani, Rajat Rawail, Sharad Malhotra,
Kishori Shahane, Nidhi Shah, Kriti Chaudhary, Navpreet Kaur, Kangana Sharma,
Priyanka Sibal, Siddharth Sibal, Vikas Verma, Riva Arora, Dipak, Chauhan,
Prashant Virendra Sharma, Sachin Shroff & many More.
Kranti Shanbhag, Founder, Rocket Reels, said “Rocket Reels was born
out of a vision to create entertainment that matches today’s lifestyle; fast,
mobile-first, and globally accessible. We wanted to give audiences stories they
can carry in their pocket, whether it’s an intense thriller, a heartwarming
romance, or a high-energy reality show. Rocket Reels is more than just an OTT
platform, it’s the next big step in how we consume stories”.
Vikram Bhatt, Director & Creative Force, added “The vertical
format is not just a change in screen orientation, it’s a complete shift in how
stories are told. With Rocket Reels, we’re experimenting with immersive,
fast-paced narratives that keep audiences hooked from the first frame. The
upcoming shows, including ‘Betrayal’ and ‘Zamanat’, are designed to push the
boundaries of short-form storytelling".
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