India : Sometimes, the biggest stories begin with the most unexpected clues. An abandoned ATM on a beach, two unlikely men standing beside it, and a mystery strange enough to instantly spark curiosity. Pritam and Pedro marks the much-anticipated streaming debut of acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, bringing his signature blend of warmth, emotion, humour and deeply human storytelling into the long-format space for the very first time.
The collaboration between JioHotstar and Rajkumar Hirani signals an exciting convergence of cinematic storytelling and large-scale streaming entertainment, promising audiences a fresh, immersive and emotionally engaging viewing experience. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Avinash Arun, Pritam and Pedro offers just enough intrigue to draw audiences into its quirky, rooted and unpredictable world, while keeping the larger narrative tightly under wraps.
Speaking about the collaboration, Alok Jain, Head – Hindi & English Entertainment Business (Streaming, TV & Studios), JioStar, said: “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, and 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, bringing his uniquely loved storytelling voice to long-format entertainment in a fresh and immersive way for audiences across the country.”
Sharing his thoughts on the project, Rajkumar Hirani said: “I’ve always enjoyed stories where very different people are forced to come together and navigate life in unexpected ways. Pritam and Pedro have a lot of humour, warmth and madness in that sense. 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.”
With mystery, emotion, humour and unexpected twists at its core, Pritam and Pedro is set to offer audiences a unique storytelling experience unlike any other on streaming. The series premieres on 3rd July 2026, exclusively on JioHotstar.