Penguin Random House India and Kuku FM have launched 12 Hindi audiobooks as part of their previously announced exclusive 15-title partnership, with the titles now available on the Kuku FM platform.
The companies have released audiobooks across genres including mythology, memoir, business, and science. The list has included titles such as Ram ki Gatha and Jaya – Mahabharat Ka Sachitra Punarkathan by Devdutt Pattanaik, Manoj Bajpayee by Piyush Pandey, Tata Stories by Harish Bhat, Make Epic Money and Banayen Ek Shandaar Career by Ankur Warikoo, and Ek Poora Jeevan by Indra Nooyi.
The launch has marked the first time these titles have been made available in Hindi audiobook format by Penguin Random House India. The collaboration has aimed to expand access to audio content for regional-language audiences and align with the growing consumption of audiobooks in India.
The remaining three titles from the 15-book slate have been scheduled for release in the coming months.
“The titles we’ve launched on Kuku FM were very deliberately chosen. These are books that have stood the test of time, are widely read, and speak to very different kinds of listeners. Bringing them to life in Hindi audiobooks felt like a natural next step. What makes this especially exciting for us is that this is Penguin Random House India’s first foray into professionally produced Hindi-language audiobooks. It marks a new phase for our publishing programme—one that reflects how dynamically audiences are consuming stories today. We’ve worked closely to ensure these audiobooks are produced to the highest standards, and it’s been encouraging to see how enthusiastic our authors have been about experiencing their work in a new format. We’re thrilled to be entering this space and to be engaging a whole new set of listeners through audio” – Vidhi Nangia, Lead- Audiobook division, Penguin Random House India
‘This collaboration reinforces Kuku FM’s position as a trusted platform for premium IP holders looking to reach India’s rapidly expanding regional-language audio market at scale. Our mission is to entertain and educate audiences with world-class audiobooks, and Penguin Random House India is an exceptional partner in bringing that vision to life’ – Ankit Saraswat, Vice President – Business at Kuku FM
