The new biographical drama Made in India: A Titan Story is now streaming, bringing the inspiring real-life story of India’s famous watch brand to the screen. The series focuses on Xerxes Desai, the man who built Titan from scratch, and his mentor JRD Tata, played by legendary actors Jim Sarbh and Naseeruddin Shah. Here is everything you need to know about the release, where to watch it, and what the critics are saying.
Release Date and Where to Stream
Made in India: A Titan Story released on June 3, 2026. The six-part series is available for free streaming on Amazon MX Player. Viewers in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and India can watch it at no cost through the Amazon MX Player channel on Amazon’s platform. All six episodes dropped together on release day.
The Story Behind the Series
The series follows Xerxes Desai, a Tata employee in the late 1970s who gets sidelined and is asked to revive a struggling division called Tata Press. While studying the business, he notices the huge demand for smuggled foreign watches in India. This observation leads him to a bold idea: build India’s first world-class watch brand.
With the backing of JRD Tata, Desai faces endless problems. Government hurdles, money troubles, and public failure stand in his way. A Swiss watchmaker humiliates him by questioning whether Indians can ever make high-quality timepieces. The story follows how Desai and his team push through every obstacle to create Titan, turning it into a symbol of Indian pride and skill.
Main Cast and Characters
The series features a strong cast of well-known actors:
- Jim Sarbh plays Xerxes Desai, the determined founder of Titan. Sarbh is known for his roles in Rocket Boys and Padmaavat.
- Naseeruddin Shah plays JRD Tata, the famous industrialist who guides and supports Desai.
- Vaibhav Tatwawadi plays Akash Bansal, Desai’s loyal friend and colleague.
- Namita Dubey plays Rajini Desai, Xerxes’ wife.
- Lakshvir Saran plays Gaurav Dhar, an IIT graduate who joins the Titan team.
- Kaveri Seth plays Megha Mhatre, the head of marketing.
- Ashwath Bhatt plays Shankar Manohar, a Tamil bureaucrat.
What Critics Are Saying
The series has received positive reviews from major publications.
The Hindustan Times gave the show 3.5 out of 5 stars. The review stated that Jim Sarbh “physically and emotionally transforms into Titan founder Xerxes Desai.” It called the show “equal parts heartwarming and engaging” while noting it “avoids becoming a shameless brand promotion.”
NDTV gave the series 4 out of 5 stars. The review praised Sarbh as “a force to be reckoned with” and said Naseeruddin Shah “performs with effortless finesse.” It added that “the camaraderie between JRD Tata and Xerxes Desai” is “beautifully rendered.”
The Times of India also gave the show a positive review, calling it “a remarkable corporate drama.” The review highlighted that Sarbh “brings intensity to Xerxes Desai without turning him into a larger-than-life figure” and that Shah “captures the personality of JRD Tata with remarkable ease.”
Direction and Production
The series is directed by Robbie Grewal, who made the choice to use a 4:3 aspect ratio and sepia tones to recreate 1980s India. The production design shows Ambassador cars and Lambretta scooters that transport viewers back in time. The show also uses real photographs and footage from Titan’s early days to add authenticity.
The music stands out as a strong point. The makers used classic Hindi and Tamil songs as background tracks. Songs like Mausam Beeta Jaaye and Yeh Chaand Sa Roshan Chehra appear throughout the episodes, fitting the mood of each scene.
Karan Vyas wrote the screenplay, which is based on Vinay Kamath’s book Titan: India’s Most Successful Consumer Brand. The series has six episodes, each running between 53 and 57 minutes.
A Story About People, Not Just a Brand
What makes this series different from typical business dramas is its focus on the human side. The show does not just praise the brand. It shows Xerxes Desai as a gray, realistic character who makes mistakes and suffers losses. The series explores personal struggles, broken friendships, and the heavy price of chasing a big dream.
The story shows that Xerxes’s ambition sometimes hurts those closest to him. His pride becomes a weakness. But through every failure, the team keeps going. The ending brings a satisfying victory: Titan eventually buys the very Swiss brand whose owner once insulted Indian craftsmanship.
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Where to Watch Internationally
Made in India: A Titan Story is streaming for free worldwide on Amazon MX Player. Viewers do not need a separate subscription to watch the series. The platform is available as a free channel within Amazon’s website and app. The show can be watched in Hindi with subtitles available for global audiences. All six episodes are ready for binge-watching starting June 3, 2026.
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