Darsheel Safary Set for OTT Debut with Gamerlog on Amazon MX Player
Darsheel Safary, the young actor who won hearts with his performance in Taare Zameen Par, is gearing up for his OTT debut with Gamerlog, a gaming-themed series on Amazon MX Player. Announced during the StreamNext 2025 event, the series explores the world of e-sports and stars Darsheel alongside Anjali Sivaraman. Directed by Arya Deo and produced by Abhinay Deo and Neeta Shah under RDP Pulp Fiction Entertainment, Gamerlog is scheduled to release in mid-2024.The series dives into the lives of young gamers, showcasing their struggles, ambitions, and the personal stories that shape every victory and defeat in the competitive gaming world. As e-sports continues to emerge as a global cultural phenomenon, Gamerlog promises to blend human drama with the adrenaline-filled excitement of professional gaming.
A Star-Studded Reveal at StreamNext 2025
The announcement took place at the StreamNext 2025 event on January 30, hosted at a five-star hotel in Mumbai. The event was graced by film personalities such as Bobby Deol, Suniel Shetty, Malaika Arora, Remo D’Souza, and Saba Azad, who promoted their upcoming projects. Key Amazon executives, including Girish Prabhu (Head of Amazon Ads, India), Karan Bedi (Head of Amazon MX Player), and Amogh Dusad (Head of Content, Amazon MX Player), were also present to discuss the evolving OTT landscape and the strategic collaboration between Amazon and MX Player. The news is getting viral, check the post:
#DarsheelSafary to make his OTT DEBUT with #Gamerlog on Amazon MX PLAYER 🔥🎬
Gamer Log is said to be the Kind young Adult Show with the backdrop of GAMING and Exploring the World of E-Sports, reminds us that behind every victory, every loss, and every strategy, there is a story… pic.twitter.com/U5tdTz8jdg
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Amazon’s AVOD Model: A Game-Changer
A major highlight of the event was the announcement that select Amazon Prime Video films will now be available for free on MX Player under an AVOD (Advertising-Based Video on Demand) model. This move allows users to access premium content without a subscription, signaling a significant shift in the OTT space and expanding access to high-quality entertainment. With Gamerlog and other exciting projects on the horizon, Amazon MX Player is set to redefine the digital entertainment experience.
