This siren is for an unexpected feat. Rohit Shetty’s Amazon Prime Video series, ‘Indian Police Force,’ has achieved the distinction of being the most binge-watched first season of an Indian original on Prime Video within its debut week. The action-packed cop series, created by Rohit Shetty, also secured a place in the Top 10 titles list in 65 countries globally during its launch week.
The series, featuring Sidharth Malhotra, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, and Vivek Oberoi in leading roles, received praise for paying homage to those in uniform. Sushant Sreeram, Country Director at Prime Video (India), expressed his satisfaction with the series resonating not only with Indian audiences but also finding global praise.
Director Rohit Shetty, the brain behind movies like Singham and Chennai Express, expressed joy in bringing his storytelling to the streaming world, apart from his films. ‘Indian Police Force’ is set in the Cop Universe, produced by Rohit Shetty Picturez and Reliance Entertainment.
While the series garnered popularity among the general audience, some critics gave poor reviews for the series, finding fault in its reliance on predictable crime scenes. They suggested the series might benefit from an unique storytelling and plot twists to elevate it beyond standard fare.
The series, announced in April 2022 and officially released on January 18, 2024, a day ahead of the original schedule. Despite some narrative shortcomings, its popularity indicates a successful moment in the OTT platform. ‘Indian Police Force’ did dodge a bullet this time.