Farzi: Shahid Kapoor-Vijay Sethupathi starrer creates record; achieves the BIGGEST opening for a new Local Original show on OTT giant

Farzi: Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi's web series has received rave reviews from all corners. Now, it has also set a new record.

By Nikita Thakkar
Published: February 17, 2023 7:31 PM IST

Web shows are in! The latest one to venture into the OTT space is Shahid Kapoor. He made his OTT debut with Farzi that also stars South superstar Vijay Sethupathi. The show that released on Amazon Prime Videos received a great response from the audience. It became a top show with all the positive reviews coming in. Now Farzi has set a record. It has received the biggest opening for a new Local Original show on Prime Video in India. In many countries like the US, UK, Canada and more - Farzi also entered the 10 trending titles list. The show released in 37 languages globally in almost 170 countries and territories.

Shahid Kapoor - Vijay Sethupathi's Farzi creates record

Talking about the same, Sushant Sreeram, Director – SVOD Business, Prime Video, India said, "Buoyed by immense love and appreciation that the show has garnered so far from fans and audiences, at Prime Video, we are committed to building a service that appeals to customers across all of India. Farzi has set an exciting new benchmark against that ambition." He further added that the phenomenal success of Farzi is a testimony of growing global popularity of Indian content. He is certain that the love will only grow bigger.

Makers Raj & DK also commented on the same and said, "We are elated and overwhelmed by the fantastic response the show has received across the board. The stellar cast did an amazing job, we are grateful that we could get them all in one show! All this love from the audience motivates us to continue to work hard and create compelling content!" Also Read - Vivah beauty Amrita Rao was WARNED about an actress with alphabet 'K' channelling negativity towards her by a Tarot Reader [DEETS HERE]

Check out Amazon Prime's tweet below:

need we say more? ?

watch #FarziOnPrime now! pic.twitter.com/XSGJ8MKKF0

— prime video IN (@PrimeVideoIN) February 17, 2023

Farzi is all about a man who makes fake currency and then there is a cop who is chasing him. Shahid and Vijay have killed it with their acting chops. Also Read - BL Awards 2023 Watch LIVE: Kartik Aaryan, Urfi Javed, Vijay Varma and more win big; check their special messages for fans

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ByNikita Thakkar
Published: February 17, 2023 7:31 PM IST