India’s Panorama Studios, the producer behind the Bollywood “Drishyam” franchise, has invested in Indian original stories vertical platform Rocket Reels, fueling the platform’s next phase of growth and global expansion.
Panorama Studios is chaired by veteran film producer Kumar Mangat Pathak and led by filmmaker and managing director Abhishek Pathak. The studio has built a slate that includes “Omkara,” “Special 26,” “Pyaar Ka Punchnama,” “Raid,” “Shaitaan” and the “Drishyam” franchise, earning more than 50 awards. Abhishek Pathak directed “Drishyam 2” and is directing and producing “Drishyam 3,” due in theaters Oct. 2.
Panorama Studios’ backing is expected to deepen Rocket Reels’ slate of programming, bolster its tech infrastructure and speed up output of new original series. The deal comes as vertical storytelling gains traction as one of digital entertainment’s fastest-growing formats.
Founded by Kranti Shanbhag, Rocket Reels was among the first movers in India’s vertical streaming category, building a catalog that ranges across thrillers, romance, crime, mystery, sci-fi, horror and comedy. The platform is built for viewers on mobile devices, packaging its stories into brief, emotionally charged episodes.
