Chai Bisket launches regional short series OTT

Digital entertainment channel Chai Bisket announced on Monday the official public launch of “Chai Shots”, India’s first regional short-series OTT platform. Built specifically for the “Third Screen” – the smartphone, Chai Shots offers premium, vertical, scripted entertainment with episodes under 2 minutes, designed to turn daily micro-moments into storytelling experiences.

Backed by Info Edge Ventures and General Catalyst, Chai Shots aims to revolutionize entertainment consumption in India.

Chai Shots promises “Pitch to Live in just 45 Days”, streamlining approval, shooting and release timelines; Rs 20 Crore Creator Fund- A massive fund to collaborate with 200+ creators over the next six months—fuelling original shows and empowering new writers, directors, and actors.

Marquee investor backing

Chai Shots has raised a $5 million seed round from Info Edge Ventures and General Catalyst. Speaking on the occasion, Rana Daggubati said that storytelling has always been at the core of what excited him. Ravi Yelamanchili of Mythri Movie Makers described the new initiative as a wonderful place for young creators to sprout into mainstream entertainment. Sharath Chandra (Co-Founder & CEO) made it clear that a new era of entertainment would start in Hyderabad. Anurag Reddy (Co-Founder & CCO) said “At Chai Shots, we don’t just create content; we create creators”.