In this episode of Industry SpotlighT Saameer Mody, Founder and MD of Pocket Films, joined Lohita Sujith, Sr. Director, Copyright & Digital Economy, MPA, to discuss evolving content formats, monetization models, and the rise of AI in independent filmmaking.

Actors like Rajkummar Rao and Ayushmann Khurrana are shifting from niche films to mass-market genres like gangster roles and horror comedies. This change is driven by a need to attract wider audiences to single-screen cinemas, as multiplex viewers become saturated with entertainment options.

Google has launched its AI-powered search feature, AI Mode, for all users in India, allowing voice, text, and photo-based queries powered by its Gemini 2.5 model.

The report shares key insights about the economic impact of the film, television, and online curated content (OCC) industry in India, 2025.

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, MPA and JioStar will launch the industry economic impact report. The report was also supported by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), the Producers Guild of India (PGI) and Creative First.

Charles H. Rivkin, Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association (MPA), shares a note on the WAVES India.

Highlights from MPA at WAVES 2025.

An infographic highlighting the economic impact of the film, television, and online curated content (OCC) industry in India, 2024, from MPA's ECR 2025.

A valuable resource for the producers community, especially for smaller and regional production houses.