Rating: 4/5
Before Titan became a household name, imported watches ruled the Indian market. Foreign brands were status symbols, and smuggled watches were everywhere. At the time, many foreign manufacturers believed an Indian company could never make a world-class watch. In their eyes, Indians were good enough to be labourers, but not skilled enough to build a global brand.
Based on Vinay Kamath’s book Titan: Inside India’s Most Successful Consumer Brand, the series tells the remarkable story behind ‘Titan’.
The plot revolves around a defining moment in Titan’s history. During a meeting in Geneva, a Swiss watchmaker rejects a proposal from JRD Tata and questions Indian talent. The insult becomes a turning point. Instead of backing down, Tata challenges Xerxes Desai to prove that India can build a world-class watch brand. What follows is a fascinating journey of ambition, setbacks, and determination.
Credit goes to the writing and screenplay, which are among the show’s biggest strengths. A story about building a watch company could have easily felt dry, but the series keeps the stakes high throughout. Boardroom discussions, factory challenges, and business decisions become engaging because the emotional investment is always clear. The dialogues are sharp and memorable, especially in scenes involving JRD Tata and Xerxes Desai.
Jim Sarbh delivers one of the best performances of his career as Xerxes Desai. He brings passion, confidence, and conviction to the role. Naseeruddin Shah is perfectly cast as JRD Tata, adding warmth, wisdom, and authority to every scene. Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Lakshvir Singh Saran, Kaveri Seth, and Namita Dubey provide strong support and help make the world feel authentic.
Director Robbie Grewal understands that the real strength of this story isn’t watches or boardroom meetings. It’s the people behind them. Rather than treating Titan’s rise as a lesson in business history, he focuses on the ambition, setbacks, and belief that drove the company forward. As a result, the series feels warm, personal, and surprisingly emotional.
By the end, Made In India: A Titan Story becomes much more than the story of a watch brand. It becomes a tribute to a generation that refused to accept that India could not compete with the best in the world. That belief gives the series its heart and makes Titan’s success feel genuinely earned.
Should You Watch Made In India: A Titan Story?
Yes, absolutely.
If you enjoy biopics, stories about Indian businesses, and the Tata legacy, Made In India: A Titan Story deserves a place on your watchlist.
What makes the series special is that the audience already knows the ending. Titan becomes a success. Yet the show still makes you root for every meeting, every risk, and every breakthrough along the way. By the final episode, you are not celebrating a watch brand. You are celebrating the people who refused to believe that India could not build something world-class.
That feeling is what makes Made In India: A Titan Story more than just another business drama.
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