Mumbai: Reliance Entertainment and Continental Entertainment PTE Ltd. (CEPL) are thrilled to announce its collaboration with Sony LIV for the exclusive streaming rights of two highly acclaimed films, 'Hawa' and 'Saturday Afternoon'. 

Directed by Mejbaur Rahman Sumon, 'Hawa' is a groundbreaking film that has revolutionized the Bangladeshi film industry. “Hawa” was Bangladesh’s official entry to the 95th Academy Awards and the highest grosser ever in Bangladesh. After its tremendous success in Bangladesh, 'Hawa' will exclusively be available for audiences worldwide on Sony LIV from 7 July.

Directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, Saturday Afternoon's unique narrative explores the aftermath of an unprecedented attack that unfolds in a peaceful café. The film unravels the clashes and contradictions of ideology and civilization through a drama shot in a single take.

Sony LIV head of content Saugata Mukherjee said, "We are delighted to partner with Reliance Entertainment and CEPL to bring 'Hawa' and 'Saturday Afternoon' to our viewers. These two captivating films add to our already sparkling roster of thought-provoking cinema from different parts of India and the globe. At Sony LIV, we remain committed to delivering compelling content and being the home for the most exciting voices from across the world."

Commenting on this collaboration, CEPL CEO (South-East Asia) Sreyashii Sengupta said, "This collaboration with Sony LIV and Reliance Entertainment to showcase 'Hawa' and 'Saturday Afternoon' is a beginning of slew of films from South Asia for us at CEPL and furthering cross border distribution models and accessibility of content. A wider audience in India will now enjoy diverse films from Bangladesh which have gripping stories and reflect the different genres of film making from a variety of directors. We believe that this partnership will create a significant impact on the film industry and contribute to fostering cultural exchange."