Applause Entertainment, India’s leading content studio announces collaboration with Andolan Films, spearheaded by Vikramaditya Motwane, to embark on an exciting journey of revolutionary storytelling. This collaboration marks a significant milestone as two powerhouses in the entertainment industry come together to announce two ambitious projects, breathing new life into the art of storytelling.
The first, titled “Indi(r)a’s Emergency,” is a captivating three-part docu-series that will immerse audiences into one of the starkest chapters in India’s post-independence history—The Emergency. With the compelling narration of Swanand Kirkire, this contemporary historical exploration employs a combination of archival footage and animation, bringing to life events that shook a nation.
The second series is an adaptation of the book “Black Warrant – Confessions of a Tihar Jailer” authored by Sunil Gupta and Sunetra Choudhury. Offering a glimpse into the mystery and enigma surrounding Tihar, India’s largest and most infamous prison and the inmates incarcerated there, this gritty drama is told through the eyes of a young Jailer.
Sameer Nair, Managing Director, Applause Entertainment, “At Applause Entertainment, our vision has always been to disrupt storytelling and create compelling narratives that captivate audiences. Joining hands with the brilliant Vikramaditya Motwane and Andolan Films allows us to push boundaries and embark on a journey of retelling contemporary Indian history for modern audiences”
Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane, “I am thrilled to partner with Applause Entertainment for these two ambitious projects. Both ‘Black Warrant’ and ‘Indi(r) a’s Emergency’ delve into significant chapters of Indian history, presenting unique narratives. Collaborating with a team that shares the same passion for storytelling and pushing creative boundaries is an incredible opportunity.”
Applause Entertainment is a leading Content & IP Creation Studio with a focus on premium drama series, movies, documentaries and animation content. A venture of the Aditya Birla Group, led by media veteran Sameer Nair, the studio has produced and released popular series across genres and languages which includes shows like Rudra: The Edge of Darkness, Mithya, Criminal Justice, Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, Undekhi, Kafas, Bhaukaal and others that have gone on to win acclaim and applause. Applause’s feature film Zwigato, directed by Nandita Das and starring Kapil Sharma released in cinemas worldwide to tremendous critical acclaim. The first Tamil cinema ‘Por Thozhil’ struck gold at the Box Office with rave reviews from the critics and audiences alike. The Rapist, directed by Aparna Sen, recently won the prestigious Kim Jiseok Award at the Busan International Film Festival. Currently in production is also a robust slate of Theatrical and Direct-To-Streaming movies including Sharmajee Ki Beti, Jab Khuli Kitab and more. Applause has partnered with leading platforms like Netflix, Disney+Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Sony LIV, MX Player, ZEE5 and Voot Select for its creative output.
*Andolan Fims*
Founded in 2018 by writer, director, producer Vikramaditya Motwane, Andolan Films is a film production company geared towards narrative fiction series, motion pictures, short films and documentaries. Since its inception, Andolan has produced the narrative feature AK vs AK (Netflix, 2020), featurette 2024 (for One Plus, 2021), the comedy series Decoupled (Netflix, 2021) and the epic period drama series Jubilee (Amazon Prime Video, 2023). To encourage fresh voices in the business, Andolan has also produced the short films The Booth (2019), Khabsurat (2021) and Under The Waters (2022) that have gone on to earn acclaim.
