JioHotstar Unveils Teaser of ‘Good Wif e’ Starring Priyamani and Sampath Raj, Directed by Revathi.
The teaser of Hotstar Specials ‘Good Wi fe’, helmed by Director Revathi and prod uced by Banijay Asia was officially relea sed on JioHotstar social handles.
Chennai, June 16, 2025 – JioHotstar set social media abuzz today by dropping the Teaser of its forthcoming Hotstar Specials drama, the Tamil adaptation of the internationally acclaimed series The Good Wife. Headlined by National Award–winner Priyamani and versatile actor Sampath Raj, the show marks Actor-Director Revathi’s OTT directorial debut.
This Tamil adaptation brings a regional touch to the globally beloved format, following the success of its Hindi adaptation, The Trial- Pyaar, Kanoon, Dhokha, which featured Kajol and Jisshu Sengupta in lead roles and was a massive hit on JioHotstar in India.
Making her OTT directorial debut, actor-director Revathi expressed her excitement saying, “Adapting The Good Wife in Tamil, after its successful Hindi remake, is a fantastic opportunity. The show has a strong female lead, whose journey is filled with emotional complexities and professional challenges, making it a great script to execute. I am excited to be working with talented actors like Priyamani and Sampath Raj, and look forward to delivering a narrative that’s both engaging and relatable. This will be an experience I cherish as I step into the world of OTT with proven industry leaders JioHotstar and Banijay Asia.”
Krishnan Kutty, Head of Cluster, Entertainment (South) – JioStar added, “We are thrilled to bring the Tamil adaptation of The Good Wife to our audiences. The Hindi version, The Trial – Pyaar, Kanoon, Dhokha was met with great enthusiasm from viewers, and we believe the Tamil adaptation will be just as impactful. Our focus is on delivering high-quality, engaging content, and with a director like Revathi and a cast led by Priyamani and Sampath Raj, together with Banijay Asia, we’re confident that the show will engage and entertain our audience.”
Deepak Dhar, Founder and Group CEO, Banijay Asia & EndemolShine India said, “Following the overwhelming success of The Trial, Pyaar, Kanoon, Dhokha in Hindi, we are delighted to bring The Good Wife in Tamil to our audiences in the South. South India has been a key market for us at Banijay Asia and the appetite for quality content here continues to grow, and with a story as powerful and timeless as The Good Wife, we believe this adaptation will resonate well with the audiences there. This project is yet another addition to our growing collaboration with JioHotstar, where we continue to deliver exceptional content to the audiences.”
Katie Pike, Director, International Formats from Paramount Global Content Distribution, which holds the format rights to The Good Wife added, “We are delighted to see The Good Wife continue to captivate audiences around the world. Given India’s growing appetite for diverse storytelling, it is the perfect market to bring this powerful narrative to life in a new regional form. The strength of the show’s narrative and characters transcends borders, and we are excited to see how JioHotstar and Banijay Asia reimagine this story with their creative expertise for Tamil-speaking audiences.”
Robert and Michelle King served as creators, showrunners and executive producers of the original U.S. series. Ridley Scott, David Zucker and Brooke Kennedy also served as executive producers. The Good Wife is produced by CBS Studios in association with Scott Free Productions and King Size Productions. The format rights are licensed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
About JioHotstar
JioHotstar is one of India’s leading streaming platforms, formed through the coming together of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. With an unparalleled content catalogue, innovative technology and a commitment to accessibility, JioHotstar aims to redefine entertainment for everyone across India.
About Banijay Asia:
Launched in early 2018, as a Joint Venture between content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment and Deepak Dhar, Banijay Asia is today amongst the biggest players in entertainment – across screens, and across genres. Over the last few years, Banijay Asia has delivered mega-hit scripted adaptations like The Night Manager, The Trial (The Good Wife), Hostages, Call My Agent: Bollywood, Fall and successful originals such as Dahan, Matsya Kaand, Undekhi, and Tribhanga amongst many others. The content studio’s upcoming shows include Indian adaptations of Monk, House and Suits. On the non-scripted front, Banijay Asia is leading the genre with blockbuster titles like Temptation Island, The Kapil Sharma Show, MTV Roadies, The Voice, The Big Picture, Into The Wild with Bear Grylls, Case Toh Banta Hai and more.
