Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Sarandos on 'Sacred Games' Launch, Kashyap Disagrees
Ted Sarandos, Co-CEO of Netflix, reflected on the launch of 'Sacred Games,' the first original web series in India.
He noted that it was a novel experience, and they learned a lot about the Indian market, including payment systems.
Sarandos wondered if launching the show a few years later would have been better.
Anurag Kashyap, the director of the show, disagreed with Sarandos's view, saying it was launched at the right time.
Ted Sarandos discussed Netflix's 'Sacred Games' launch in India.
'Sacred Games' was India's first original web series, released in 2018.
Sarandos acknowledged the learning curve of OTT platforms in India.
Sarandos considered if the show's launch timing was optimal.
Anurag Kashyap disagreed with Sarandos' assessment of the launch timing.
- Who
- Ted Sarandos and Anurag Kashyap
- What
- Ted Sarandos discussed Netflix's launch of 'Sacred Games' on a podcast.
- When
- 2018
- Where
- India
- Why
- Anurag Kashyap disagreed with Ted Sarandos' assessment of 'Sacred Games' launch timing.
Anurag Kashyap's Viewpoint
Ted Sarandos' Viewpoint
Launch Timing
Anurag Kashyap's Viewpoint
Kashyap believes the show was launched at the right time.
Ted Sarandos' Viewpoint
Sarandos considered if the show would have been better launched later.
- Netflix Co-CEO
- Ted Sarandos
- Web Series
- 'Sacred Games'
- Director
- Anurag Kashyap
- Release Year
- 2018
- Location
- India
Sources
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