documentary 'Secrets of the Buddha Relics' made its debut on OTT platforms, captivating audiences with its storytelling and exploration of ancient mysteries. After premiering on the Discovery Channel, the documentary received acclaim, ranking among the top 5 shows in the factual genre and becoming one of the highly-rated Indian originals on the channel. It also claimed the top spot on the discovery+ OTT platform.
The show, created by writer/director Neeraj Pandey and produced by Shital Bhatia, with direction by Raghav Jairath and hosted by actor Manoj Bajpayee, delves into the final days of Gautam Buddha and explores the origins and current state of the relics that have intrigued generations.
The documentary delves into the origins, cultural and spiritual significance, and the stories behind the relics. Building on the success of its predecessors, ‘Secret of the Buddha Relics’ has been well received by audiences and critics.
Manoj Bajpayee commented on the series' popularity, stating, “Seeing the ‘Secrets’ series become extremely popular has been incredibly exciting. It's amazing to see the love viewers have showered on the franchise, and it shows how interested they are when history is brought alive in a fascinating way on-screen.”
Secrets of the Buddha Relics’ has followed on the back of the previous two extremely successful series ‘Secrets of Sinauli’ and ‘Secrets of the Kohinoor’
Sai Abishek, Head of Factual and Lifestyle Cluster, South Asia, Warner Bros.