Rohit Sharma, Ajay Devgn, Madhuri Dixit Nene and A.R. Rahman Lead Sony Pictures Networks

Star Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma is stepping into entertainment for the first time, fronting a new show set to launch in September on Sony Entertainment Television and streamer SonyLIV, as Sony Pictures Networks India unveiled an expansive content slate spanning fiction, reality, sports and.

Rahman will lead “Tamil Idol,” the first Tamil-language version of the singing competition format, searching for Tamil Nadu’s next major vocal talent. SonyLIV will also stream “MasterChef Tamil,” featuring star Samantha Ruth Prabhu.

What Happened

Asked by Variety whether the dispute had been resolved, Banerjee said, “I believe so.” Sony LIV will additionally carry the digital and television premiere of “Haiwaan,” Priyadarshan’s upcoming film starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, following its theatrical release. Sony Sports.

• Top Bollywood star Ajay Devgn will host true-crime series “Crime Patrol 2026,” bringing real-life cases to viewers through the franchise’s established storytelling format.

• Also joining the lineup is “Scam 2010,” a production from Birla Studios, Applause Entertainment and SonyLIV, helmed by Indian National Film Award winning director Hansal Mehta and starring Pratik Gandhi, which has begun shooting.

• The show had drawn a legal challenge from Sahara India Pariwar following its announcement in May 2025.

What Reports Say

Coverage of the story so far points to:

• Continued reporting by Variety as more details emerge