Rajkumar Hirani makes OTT debut with quirky mystery series Pritam and Pedro

Poster from Pritam and Pedro (PR curated)

Sometimes the most unforgettable stories begin with the strangest images an abandoned ATM washed up on a beach, two completely different men standing beside it, and a mystery bizarre enough to instantly pull people in. That unusual setup forms the intriguing foundation of Pritam and Pedro, the much-awaited streaming debut of acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani. Known for blending emotion, humour and deeply human storytelling in films that resonate across generations, Hirani is now stepping into the long-format streaming space for the very first time.

Rajkumar Hirani debuts in OTT

The project also marks a significant collaboration between cinematic storytelling and large-scale streaming entertainment. Backed by JioHotstar, Pritam and Pedro promises viewers a fresh narrative experience that combines warmth, chaos, mystery and emotional depth in equal measure. While details about the plot are still largely under wraps, the first glimpse of the series has already sparked curiosity among audiences eager to know more about its unusual world and eccentric characters.

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Avinash Arun, the series appears to embrace an offbeat and rooted storytelling style. The teaser reveals just enough to create intrigue without giving away the larger mystery. From its quirky tone to its visually striking setting, Pritam and Pedro hints at a story that is unpredictable, emotional and filled with unexpected turns.

All about the series Pritam and Pedro

Opening up about the project, Rajkumar Hirani shared that he has always been drawn to stories where vastly different personalities are pushed together by circumstances and forced to navigate life in unusual ways. According to him, Pritam and Pedro captures that spirit perfectly with its mix of humour, warmth and madness. He also explained that the long-format structure gave the team more time to deeply explore the characters and their evolving journey, something that added a new creative dimension to the storytelling process.

Calling the experience exciting and creatively fulfilling, Hirani expressed happiness about partnering with JioHotstar for his streaming debut, raising anticipation even further for what could become one of the platform's most talked-about original series.