To solve the next murder, read between the lines! SonyLIV and Applause Entertainment announce the launch of their first Tamil original ‘Iru Dhuruvam’

National, September 30, 2019:
Startled at the sudden disappearance of his wife Geetha, Viktor an astute cop gets cracking
on the case. But as he probes deeper, a series of gruesome murders put the entire city in
panic leaving him in a predicament. What will he do next? SonyLIV, India’s first premium video
on demand (VOD) platform along with Applause Entertainment, a venture of the Aditya Birla
Group announced the launch of their first Tamil original ‘Iru Dhuruvam’ premiering today on
SonyLIV. Present at the press conference were Uday Sodhi, Business Head- Digital, Sony
Pictures Networks India, Amogh Dusad, Head Content Partnerships, New Initiatives, Digital,
Sony Pictures Networks India and Sameer Nair, CEO, Applause Entertainment along with the
ensemble cast of Iru Dhuruvam. Produced for Applause Entertainment by Pramod Cheruvalath’s Sign of Life Productions, the
show which means ‘bipolar’ is directed and written by M Kumaran. The show begins with a
series of horrific murders that put the city in a state of shock and chaos overnight. It turns out
to be the work of a serial killer who quotes couplets from the “Thirukkural” (a classic Tamil
text) as clues, leaving everyone at sixes and sevens. Inspector David Viktor, a hawk-eyed cop
is assigned to hunt down the killer. But what happens when the hunter himself becomes a
prey? As Viktor gets embroiled deeper into this strange turn of events, little does he know
what lies ahead for him. While investigating the brutal murders, he himself is under the
scanner for his wife’s mysterious disappearance. Is there a connection between these two
events? Will this investigation lead him to his wife? The gripping series will see inspector
Viktor encountering all details that will put him at crossroads of his professional and personal
life.
Running over 9 episodes, Iru Dhuruvam features actors Nandha Durairaj – one of the first
popular Tamil actors venturing into the OTT space post a hiatus, Abhirami Iyer – former Miss
Tamil Nadu who is a popular face in the Tamil web space, the young YouTube sensation
Abdool and popular theatre and film artist Sebastin, Anisha in lead roles of this nail-biting web
series, that is sure to leave you on the edge of your seat and hooked on till the end.
Iru Dhuruvam is SonyLIV’s second content offering for its Tamil audience. Post its foray in the
market in May 2019, the platform recently launched the Tamil version of its marquee show

Crime Patrol with actor Ganesh Venkatraman that has got the audience talking. With
tailormade stories like Iru Dhuruvam, Crime Patrol, My Marappu, Cookies and the upcoming
Tamil original Aivar amongst others SonyLIV plans to pique the interest of its Tamil audience
by engaging them with localised content rooted in Tamil traditions and sensibilities.
Additionally, some of the most popular shows from SonyLIV include TVF originals such as
Pitchers, Permanent Roommates, Tripling, along with over 40 iconic shows from Sony Pictures
Networks India (SPN) content library like CID, Patiala Babes, Ladies Special, Aladdin, Beyhadh
amongst others are available in Tamil to the audience for a customized entertainment
experience. Comments:
Uday Sodhi Business Head Digital Sony Pictures Networks India
“This partnership with Applause Entertainment blends our in-depth consumer
understanding with their finesse in storytelling. With ‘Iru Dhuruvam’, we plan to scale up
our Tamil offerings and be the go to OTT destination for the local audience. In a cluttered
market like India, such collaborations are a leap towards an evolved ecosystem and will
strengthen our promise of delivering cutting edge stories in the digital space. We look
forward to a long term and fruitful association with Applause Entertainment as we
collaborate to diversify our content offerings for the region.” Sameer Nair, CEO, Applause Entertainment: “India is a mass of niches and at Applause we want to build a diverse content repertoire to
appeal to every audience palate. The launch of ‘Iru Dhuruvam’ is a step towards that
direction. It marks our foray into regional content and is the first Tamil original partnership
for Applause Entertainment and SonyLIV. We are excited to associate with SonyLIV and
commence our journey of localized content through this show.” About SonyLIV
SonyLIV is the first premium Video on demand (VOD) service by Sony Pictures Networks’ (SPN) providing multi-screen engagement for users on all devices. Launched in January 2013, it enables users to discover over 24 years of rich content from
the network channels of Sony Pictures Networks India. It also provides a rich array of movies, strong line-up of events across all
sports, shows, music, food and fitness. With 109 million app downloads so far, SonyLIV is the first amongst its competition to provide original exclusive premium content.
As a true pioneer in its space, SonyLIV launched India’s first-ever original show exclusively for the online platform. Streaming the
biggest football tournament, the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia on SonyLIV made it the most preferred online destination for
football fans. SonyLIV also live streamed the India tour of South Africa, India tour of England and the India tour of Australia in
2018. It is the home for the biggest football leagues like UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, La Liga and more. SonyLIV has TVF content like Tripling Season 1 and 2. It also has American entertainment giant Lionsgate Play’s top-rated shows on the platform. SonyLIV has a host of award-winning English content with award winning shows like The Good Doctor, Mr.
Mercedes, Damages, Counterpart and The Handmaid’s Tale. www.sonyliv.com
About Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN)
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channel showcasing great India Cinema; MAX HD, a high definition Hindi movie channel airing premium quality films; WAH, the

FTA channel for Hindi movies; SAB and SAB HD the family-oriented Hindi comedy entertainment channels; PAL, a genre leader
in rural Hindi speaking markets (HSM) showcasing the best of Hindi general entertainment and Hindi movies from SPN’s content
library; PIX and PIX HD, the English movie channels; AXN and AXN HD, the channels showcasing the best in Reality, Entertainment and Drama; Sony BBC Earth and Sony BBC Earth HD, the premium factual entertainment channels, Sony AATH,
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venture for original content and IPs for TV and digital media. SPN reaches out to over 700 million viewers in India and is available
in 167 countries. The network is recognized as an employer of choice within and outside the media industry. SPN is a recipient of several awards,
including the ‘Aon Best Employers India’ Award in recognition of SPN’s unique workplace culture and exceptional people
practices, consistently ranking amongst India’s Top 10 Companies with Best Health & Wellness Practices by SHRM & CGP
Partners, listed by Working Mother & AVTAR as one of the 100 Best Companies for Women in India and adjudged one of India’s Great Workplaces by the Great Place to Work® Institute. Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited is in its 24th year of
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