Studio9, the in-house production unit of TV9 Network, delivers India its first win in the OTT documentary programme category at the 30th Asian Television Awards 2025 in Singapore. The award goes to ‘Fanatics’, a documentary commissioned by OTT platform DocuBay. It explores the intense and often obsessive fan culture surrounding South Indian cinema, examining the emotional depths and societal impact of unwavering loyalty towards actors, portraying fandom as more than admiration.

‘Fanatics’ beat six other nominees including Bitter Sweet Ballad, Echoes of Life, and Life on the Millennial Old Grand Canal from China; Polar Alarm from Taiwan; and Kargil 1999 and Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli from India.

The 55-minute documentary features candid conversations with South Indian actors Kichcha Sud

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