Kuku TV Launches India’s First Acting Reality Microdrama, Sabse Bada Dramebaaz

 by Pranita Kurani 

Kuku TV, Meesho and Tinder come together for a vertical, mobile-first format combining talent discovery, audience participation and microdrama

Kuku TV, India’s leading premium microdrama app, has launched Sabse Bada Dramebaaz, India’s first acting reality microdrama, co-presented with Meesho and powered by Tinder. The 50-episode series brings the reality-show format to vertical, mobile-first entertainment, with episodes of approximately two minutes each.

The nationwide talent hunt received over 2,000 audition entries, generating crores of views and lakhs of audience votes. The 100 most-voted entries advanced to the next stage, from which 11 finalists were selected by Kuku TV’s microdrama actors Eshaanya Maheshwari and Siddharth Sharma. The 12th finalist earned a wildcard entry through the Meesho Creator Club.

The competition then moved to Mumbai, where the Top 12 contestants competed across four offline rounds in front of a live audience and a judging panel comprising veteran actor Rakesh Bedi and actors and digital personalities Jannat Zubair and Prince Narula. The trio’s association with Sabse Bada Dramebaaz marks their first association with a microdrama, with Prince and Jannat also performing in the show.

The show brings together romance, action, comedy, suspense and drama within a reality competition format, combining talent discovery with Kuku TV’s microdrama storytelling model.

The first three rounds, spanning nearly 30 episodes, are streaming on the Kuku TV app, with the Grand Finale releasing on 15th August’26.

At the end of the competition, two winners, one male and one female, will each receive a cash prize of ₹5 lakh and the opportunity to play lead roles in upcoming Kuku TV microdramas.

Commenting on the launch, Sachin Singh, Head of Kuku TV, said, "At Kuku TV, creator empowerment, content innovation, and audience entertainment are at the heart of what we do. We have built an ecosystem that empowers more than 50,000 creators, while continuing to take bold bets on new content experiences for microdrama, informed by our understanding of audiences and powered by our AI storytelling stack. Sabse Bada Dramebaaz brings these strengths together. We are also excited to bring Meesho and Tinder, two of India’s leading new-age brands, together for this first-of-its-kind format.”

Speaking about the partnership, Nikita Dawda, General Manager, Content Commerce, Meesho, said, "Creators today are shaping how millions of people discover products, ideas and culture, making the creator economy one of the most exciting shifts shaping India. At Meesho, we’ve seen this first-hand through our community of over 5 lakh creators across Bharat, where the Meesho Creator Club is helping creators access the right opportunities to grow and reach new audiences. We’re excited to partner with Kuku TV to nurture the next generation of creators and aspiring actors through this initiative, giving them a platform to showcase their talent and take the next step in their creative journey. As more creators embrace new formats, we believe this is just the beginning of what India’s creator ecosystem can achieve.”

Commenting on the collaboration, Daniel Kim, SVP, Tinder Asia, Match Group, said, "At Tinder, our mission is to create meaningful connections for every single person worldwide, and that begins with creating opportunities for people to express themselves and discover new possibilities. Sabse Bada Dramebaaz celebrates that spirit, with young people putting themselves out there and taking a chance on something they believe in. After partnering with Kuku TV on the microdrama Right Match, we are excited to continue our association through a fresh entertainment format that celebrates self-expression and new possibilities.”

Speaking about the show, Rakesh Bedi said: “I am not just a Super Judge on the show, but also a super fan of Kuku TV. Giving talented performers from across India a platform resonates deeply with me, and I am delighted to be part of this initiative.”

Jannat Zubair said: “From facing rejections at auditions as a six-year-old to becoming India’s youngest judge at 24 on my first acting reality show, this journey has been truly special. I am delighted to be part of a microdrama that is first of its kind.”

Prince Narula said: “What I really liked about the concept is that Kuku TV is giving common people a real chance to showcase their talent. Having faced the challenges of entering the industry as a newcomer myself, I know how much an opportunity like this can mean.”

About Kuku TV

Kuku TV is India’s leading premium microdrama app and part of Kuku, India’s largest domestic mobile media and entertainment company. Built on Kuku’s AI Storytelling Stack, Kuku TV hosts 3,500+ microdramas across 7+ languages and has surpassed 200+ million downloads. Recognized as the world’s fastest-growing entertainment app by Sensor Tower in 2025, Kuku TV continues to pioneer new storytelling formats for mobile-first audiences. Kuku has empowered over 50,000 creators, helping storytellers from across India bring their stories to audiences at scale.

About Meesho

Meesho is a multi-sided technology platform driving e-commerce in India by connecting consumers, sellers, logistics partners, and content creators. As India’s largest e-commerce platform by Annual Transacting Users and Placed Orders, the platform has built innovative technology to create an accessible and affordable e-commerce ecosystem for a billion Indians. It enables entrepreneurship at scale by empowering millions of small businesses and individuals to build and grow online with minimal upfront investment. AI is the operating system that powers how Meesho builds, enabling faster iteration and continuous improvement. Each system removes barriers between millions of Indians and e-commerce, while driving technology-led efficiencies to serve Bharat at scale.

About Tinder

Launched in 2012, Tinder®️ revolutionized how people meet, growing from 1 match to one billion matches in just two years. This rapid growth demonstrates its ability to fulfill a fundamental human need: real connection. Today, the app has been downloaded over 630 million times, leading to over 100 billion matches, serving 185+ countries and 60+ languages - a scale unmatched by any other app in the category.

Tinder is a registered  trademark  of Tinder LLC.

Trailer: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbhxlmdBpkd/

Teaser: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dbav3SkhZhU/

Link to show: https://kukutv.onelink.me/wf2f/5v3kvxbs