Rajkumar Hirani’s OTT Debut ‘Pritam and Pedro’ to Premiere on July 3

Mumbai, May 2026 : Acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani is all set to make his streaming production debut with the upcoming series ‘Pritam and Pedro’, which will premiere on JioHotstar on July 3, 2026.

The show, directed by Avinash Arun, promises a blend of humour, warmth, emotion and unpredictability — elements that have long defined Hirani’s storytelling style. While the makers have kept the larger plot tightly under wraps, the series is expected to draw audiences into a quirky and deeply rooted world filled with unusual characters and unexpected situations.

Speaking about the project, Rajkumar Hirani said he has always been fascinated by stories where completely different individuals are brought together and forced to navigate life in surprising ways.

“I’ve always enjoyed stories where very different people are forced to come together and navigate life in unexpected ways. ‘Pritam and Pedro’ has a lot of humour, warmth and madness in that sense,” Hirani said.

The filmmaker added that the long-format streaming format gave the creators more time to develop the characters and explore their emotional journeys in greater depth.

“The long-format space gave us the opportunity to spend more time with the characters and really explore their journey. It’s been an exciting experience, and I’m happy to partner with JioHotstar for it,” he added.

Alok Jain, Head of Hindi & English Entertainment Business (Streaming, TV & Studios) at JioStar, expressed excitement over collaborating with Hirani for the series.

“At JioHotstar, we believe some of the most compelling stories are the ones that feel deeply rooted yet universally entertaining. Stories filled with warmth, humour, emotion and human connection have always had a special place in audiences’ hearts,” Jain said.

He added that Rajkumar Hirani’s storytelling has consistently resonated with viewers and that the platform is excited to bring his unique creative voice to the streaming space.

“There are few storytellers who have shaped that space as distinctively and consistently as Rajkumar Hirani. We are incredibly excited to partner with him for ‘Pritam and Pedro’ as he makes his streaming debut,” Jain said.

‘Pritam and Pedro’ will begin streaming on JioHotstar from July 3, 2026.

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