Ahead of the launch of much-awaited epic drama series, Prime Video hosted a spectacular Asia Pacific premiere in Mumbai for The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power, attended by the series’ cast and showrunner JD Payne.
The premiere reflected the rich, cinematic world of the series, with its cast and crew making a grand entrance on the carpet in true Mumbai-style in a set of vibrant and colourful autorickshaws, a popular means of public transport in Mumbai.
Some of the biggest names from the Indian entertainment industry including Hrithik Roshan, Tamannaah Bhatia and many more attended the mega premiere. The premiere kicked off with an address from showrunner JD Payne, with thunderous applause from audiences in the packed auditorium.
Speaking as a true fan of this epic world, megastar Hrithik Roshan said, “My father called me after binge watching the entire trilogy. We were so inspired by this world that my father felt that we can build on something that we’ve already made. So, we took Koi mil Gaya and through that Krrish was born. So, this is my little thank you to the author and The Lord of the Rings.”
Indian actress Tammanah Bhatia added, “It is truly visual storytelling at its best. Irrespective of the book or the screen adaptations that have been made, it is so engrossing and captivating that it takes you to another world. That is what I feel is the most enchanting thing that I find about The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.”
Describing her character, actor Nazanin Boniadi who plays Bronwyn in the series said, “her determination to redeem her people and to liberate them, resonates with me as someone who has been an activist for a while, back home in my country, Iran. Women in many places of the world have been at the forefront of democracy, freedom and human rights so that’s where I drew my inspiration from.”
The Rings of Power in Mumbai was a part of the global tour which includes premieres in Los Angeles, Mexico City and London. The Amazon Original series will premiere 2 episodes on September 2, 2022, on Prime Video, with fresh episodes dropping every week in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and English, along with multiple other international languages.
