Rocket Reels Launches with a Bang: Vikram Bhatt and Kranti Shanbhag Unveil India’s First Vertical OTT Platform
Star-studded media event in Mumbai showcases big-budget originals, multilingual access, and a bold new vision for digital entertainment
Mumbai, August 21, 2025 — The entertainment industry witnessed a groundbreaking moment as Rocket Reels, India’s first vertical-format OTT platform, was officially unveiled at a glittering media event held at The Club, Colonial Hall, DN Nagar, Andheri West. Spearheaded by creative visionary Vikram Bhatt and entrepreneur Kranti Shanbhag, the launch marked a bold leap into the future of mobile-first storytelling.
With over 3.5 lakh downloads already, Rocket Reels promises to redefine how audiences consume content on their smartphones — offering vertical video experiences tailored for modern viewers. The platform boasts an impressive lineup of big-budget originals, reality shows, music content, and multilingual accessibility in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, and Gujarati.
The evening’s highlight was the poster unveiling of Zamanat, a gripping drama directed by Vikram Bhatt and starring Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav. The film’s first look drew enthusiastic applause, setting the tone for the platform’s ambitious slate.
Several upcoming titles were announced, including:
- Betrayal featuring Sunny Leone, Rohan Gandotra, and Sanam Johar
- Blackmail starring Mugdha Godse, directed by Shadab Khan
- Instant Insaaf with Rahul Dev under Riyan Rajdhan’s direction
- Jhukega Nahi Saala, a reality drama hosted by Suresh Menon
- Shohrat featuring Kangana Sharma and Rasha Kirmani
- Scam Alert by Ankush Bhatt (cast to be revealed)
- Bawal Unlimited starring Rahul Bagga and Vivek Shukla
- Web Crime with Rishabh Chaddha
Rocket Reels will be accessible not only across India but also in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Nepal, and South Africa — making it a truly global platform for Indian content.
The launch event saw the presence of several celebrities including Krushna Abhishek, Karanvir Bohra, Prince Narula, Karan Vohra, and others, adding glamour and excitement to the evening.
With Vikram Bhatt’s cinematic expertise and Kranti Shanbhag’s visionary leadership, Rocket Reels is poised to disrupt the OTT landscape and bring fresh, immersive storytelling to audiences worldwide.
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