Chai Bisket launches Chai Shots, India’s first regional short-series OTT

Chai Bisket launched Chai Shots, India’s first regional short-series OTT platform for smartphones. Backed by Info Edge Ventures and General Catalyst, it offers vertical scripted shows under two minutes and announced a Rs 20 crore Creator Fund to support new talent

Hyderabad: Digital entertainment content creator Chai Bisket on Monday launched Chai Shots, a regional short-series OTT platform built specifically for the smartphone.

Chai Shots is offering premium, vertical, scripted entertainment with episodes under two minutes, designed to turn daily micro-moments into storytelling experiences, a statement from Chai Bisket said.

Backed by Info Edge Ventures and General Catalyst, Chai Shots aims to move beyond endless scrolling to structured, high-quality storytelling, the digital content creator said.

On the occasion, Chai Bisket also announced Creator Gateway, a direct-access portal for storytellers to pitch ideas without middlemen. Chai Shots is promising “From Pitch to Live in just 45 Days”, streamlining approval, shooting, and release timelines.

A Rs 20 crore Creator Fund was also launched to collaborate with creators over the next six months, fueling original shows and empowering new writers, directors, and actors.

Chai Shots has raised a 5 million seed round from Info Edge Ventures and General Catalyst.