Rajkumar Hirani Makes OTT Debut With Cyber Crime Series Pritam And Pedro On JioHotstar

Streaming giant JioHotstar has officially unveiled the first poster of Pritam and Pedro, marking the much-awaited OTT debut of celebrated filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani. The series is set to premiere on July 3 exclusively on JioHotstar.

Sharing the announcement online, JioHotstar wrote, “Rajkumar Hirani + Hotstar Specials - That’s your cue! #HotstarSpecials #PritamAndPedro - Streaming July 3rd, only on JioHotstar.”

The upcoming Hotstar Specials series is described as a cyber-crime thriller with a unique blend of humor, mystery, and investigative drama. Known for delivering emotionally rich blockbuster films with strong social themes, Rajkumar Hirani stepping into the digital streaming space has instantly generated massive excitement among audiences.

The first-look poster has already become a major talking point online. The artwork features two men standing on a beach beside an ATM machine, while scattered papers fly around them, hinting at a bizarre and intriguing cybercrime setup. The visual tone appears quirky yet suspenseful, suggesting the series may balance comedy and thriller elements in classic Hirani style.

According to the official synopsis, Pritam and Pedro follows the story of an experienced old-school cop teaming up with a young tech-savvy officer to investigate complex digital fraud cases. The clash between traditional policing instincts and modern cyber intelligence is expected to form the emotional and dramatic backbone of the show.

The series is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Avinash Arun, whose visual storytelling style has previously received strong critical appreciation. With Rajkumar Hirani creating and producing the project, expectations are naturally sky-high for the series to deliver both entertainment and socially relevant commentary.

Fans online have already started calling the project one of the most exciting Indian OTT releases of the year. Many viewers praised the unusual title, intriguing poster design, and the promise of seeing Rajkumar Hirani explore an entirely new storytelling format for streaming audiences.

The cybercrime angle also arrives at a time when digital fraud and online scams have become major real-world concerns, making the series potentially both entertaining and highly relatable. If the teaser poster is any indication, Pritam and Pedro could offer a refreshing mix of satire, suspense, and emotional storytelling.

With Rajkumar Hirani officially entering the OTT world and JioHotstar backing the project, Pritam and Pedro is already shaping up to be one of the biggest streaming premieres of 2026.