Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 9:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Following\u00a0a\u00a0landmark\u00a0year\u00a0of\u00a0growth,\u00a0STAGE<\/strong>, India\u2019s premier hyperlocal OTT platform, today announced a strategic partnership with acclaimed award winning actor Randeep\u00a0Hooda\u00a0<\/strong>as its brand ambassador. The partnership marks the beginning of an aggressive 2026 expansion strategy into new markets and languages, reinforcing STAGE\u2019s position as a world-class destination for regional cinema.<\/p>\n The collaboration aligns Randeep Hooda, a global actor who has maintained a strong Haryanvi identity, with STAGE\u2019s mission to make regional entertainment mainstream.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are building a movement where speaking Haryanvi, Rajasthani, or Bhojpuri is a mark of pride and aspiration,\u201d says Vinay Singhal, Co-Founder and CEO of STAGE<\/strong>. \u201cRandeep represents the gold standard of excellence in one\u2019s own language. With him onboard, 2026 will be the year regional cinema becomes the mainstream choice for Bharat.\u201d<\/p>\n Randeep Hooda\u2019s journey from Rohtak, Haryana to Hollywood embodies the \u201cRoots-to-Global\u201d journey. \u201cI\u2019ve built my career proving you can take your authentic self to the global stage,\u201d says Randeep Hooda<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cSTAGE is doing exactly that for regional entertainment. They\u2019re celebrating our languages with world-class production values. When I watch STAGE, I see my culture elevated to its rightful place. That\u2019s the future I want to be part of,\u201d adds Randeep Hooda.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The announcement follows a breakthrough 2025 for STAGE, which saw the platform achieve the\u00a0highest watch retention in its history<\/strong>. By deploying a proprietary \u201cRetention Playbook,\u201d STAGE has successfully transitioned from a niche application to a daily entertainment habit for its viewers. The platform\u2019s engagement metrics now rival global giants such as Netflix<\/strong>, driven by a deep focus on value delivery and cultural resonance.<\/p>\n This partnership will see Hooda lead a comprehensive campaign across digital, TV, and OOH, including the promotion of STAGE\u2019s Smart TV App. The platform\u2019s 2026 roadmap includes expansion into newer markets, alongside a slate of high-budget releases like:<\/p>\n Hooda\u00a0joins\u00a0Olympic\u00a0Gold\u00a0Medalist\u00a0Neeraj\u00a0Chopra\u00a0<\/strong>as a STAGE Brand Ambassador. Together, they represent the double-engine of STAGE in this Amrit Kaal era of regional entertainment.<\/p>\n Sporting\u00a0excellence\u00a0and\u00a0cinematic\u00a0mastery,\u00a0both\u00a0anchored\u00a0in\u00a0cultural\u00a0authenticity.<\/p>\n \u201cHaving two champions who represent the best of India on the global stage back our vision is incredibly humbling,\u201d says Harsh Mani Tripathi (Co-Founder, STAGE). \u201cIt proves you can be world-class and deeply rooted simultaneously,\u201d adds Harsh Mani Tripathi.<\/p>\n STAGE is India\u2019s leading entertainment platform in regional cultures, delivering premium entertainment in Haryanvi, Rajasthani, and Bhojpuri. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Noida, STAGE offers thousands of hours of original content.<\/p>\n Regional OTT Giant, STAGE Announces Highest Retention Metrics in Its History, Rivaling Global Leaders Like Netflix.<\/em><\/p>\n Learn\u00a0more:\u00a0www.stage.in<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n Instagram:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DTRqCvwiJ8f\/\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\nKey\u00a0Performance\u00a0Indicators:<\/h1>\n
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