Chai Bisket has become a cultural movement — amplifying regional voices, discovering new creators, and producing rooted stories that resonated with millions over the past decade. Founded by Anurag Reddy and Sharath Chandra, the co-founders behind the iconic Telugu YouTube channel and production house Chai Bisket, the brand has played a pivotal role in redefining South Indian digital entertainment.
Now, they’re taking a bold leap forward with the launch of Chaishots — India’s first regional-first micro-drama OTT platform.
🎬 What is Chaishots?
Chaishots is a 2-minute micro-drama app, designed for India’s mobile-first generation and regional-first audiences.
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Sharp, snackable storytelling
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Creator-first model
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Deep regional language focus
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Built for the next billion smartphone users
It introduces a new way to binge — one that fits into moments, commutes, and short breaks, while still delivering powerful narratives.
📲 The app is launching soon and will be available for download on Android and iOS. Stay tuned!
🎬 A Decade of Chaibisket, a New Chapter with Chaishots
Founded by Anurag Reddy and Sharath Chandra, Chaibisket has become a staple in Telugu digital content with viral videos, short films, and creator launches.
With Chaishots, they’re scaling that vision:
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From YouTube to OTT
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From long-form to short-form
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From local influence to national impact
💰 Funded by India’s Top Startup Leaders
Chaishots has raised $5 million in seed funding, led by:
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General Catalyst (GC)
Along with marquee angel investors, including:
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🎬 Rana Daggubati – Actor & Entrepreneur
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🛵 Sri Harsha Majety & Nandan Reddy – Co-founders, Swiggy
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🚌 Phanindra Sama – Founder, redBus
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📚 Alakh Pandey & Prateek – Co-founders, PhysicsWallahred
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👗 Amar Nagaram – Founder, Virgio
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🧠 Rohit Chennamaneni – Co-founder, Darwinbox
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🚴♂️ Aravind Sanka, Rishikesh SR & Pavan Guntupalli – Co-founders, Rapido
- including Tie Nizamabad and others
🌱 From Content Brand to Cultural Movement
Over the last 10 years, Chaibisket:
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Built a community of regional creators
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Produced storytelling rooted in culture
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Created content that resonated with millions across platforms
Now, Chaishots is set to build on that legacy by:
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Offering a platform for local storytellers
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Creating short-form content that reflects real lives
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Empowering creators from non-metro India
📲 Why Chaishots is a Game-Changer
In a market saturated by mainstream OTTs, Chaishots is different:
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Hyperlocal, fast-paced content in under 2 minutes
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Designed for daily consumption and mobile access
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Regional-first mindset – not just dubbed content
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Creator-first infrastructure for India’s next-gen storytellers
🧠 Final Thoughts from Innovent Blog
At Innovent Blog, we believe Chaishots is not just a product—it’s a movement. It signals the rise of:
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Micro-drama as a new entertainment format
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Regional creators leading India’s content future
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Platforms built for Bharat, not just urban India
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