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Vinita Bhatia
Sep 08, 2025

Microdramas test India’s appetite for stories in 120 seconds

Instagram and homegrown rivals flood the market with bite-sized serials, chasing Gen Z engagement while grappling with uncertain monetisation.

Last week, Instagram launched a microdrama series called ‘Party of Two’.

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