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Sony LIV to premiere ‘Dilwale’ before TV, sets a subscription fee
MUMBAI: Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol blockbuster Dilwale which garnered box office collection of approximately Rs 187 cr in India.
Earlier this year Khan’s Red Chilies signed a deal with Sony Pictures Networks and Dilwale marks the beginning of the strategic alliance between the duo.
Sony Pictures Network’s over the top (OTT) platform Sony LIV is going to showcase the much talked movie on the digital platform before putting it on television. The subscribers will have to pay a minimum amount of Rs 100 to get access to the movie. The platform is enjoying raves of good feedback from its subscribers and also plans to premiere such exclusive movies in the future.
Talking about the exclusive premier, Sony LIV EVP and head digital business Uday Sodhi says, “Movie premieres have been a very important facet of the Sony LIV offering. Whether you missed the film on the silver screen or you’d like to relive its magical moments and applause-worthy dialogues all over again, you can catch up on all of it with Sony LIV.”
He further adds, “Dilwale was truly the most exciting release of 2015 for Hindi film buffs. Premiering it on Sony LIV before television is one of the most significant entertainment offerings we can make to our users at the onset of the New Year. Through the premiere, we are underlining the fact that in 2016, too, we will continue our promise of bringing the biggest and best properties from across the globe to the digital devices of Indian netizens.”
Launched back in 2013, the platform is house to a rich movie library with a strong lineup of events across all major categories.
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Epic Company launches unified Epic Studio for films and OTT
Vivek Krishnani to head films business; Samar Khan leads OTT & Television.
MUMBAI: Epic just merged its creative superheroes under one cape because when films and OTT need to fight for attention together, you don’t keep them in separate universes. The Epic Company has launched Epic Studio, a next-generation creative and production powerhouse that unites Juggernaut Productions and Movieverse Studio under a single banner. The move creates a streamlined, scalable platform for premium storytelling across theatrical films, OTT originals, television, digital-first formats and branded content.
Vivek Krishnani has been appointed chief executive officer, Epic Studio (Films), overseeing the theatrical and film business with a focus on culturally resonant narratives across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati and Malayalam cinema. Samar Khan continues as chief executive officer, Epic Studio (OTT & Television) and retains his role as chief content officer for Docubay and Epic On.
The Epic Company managing director Aditya Pittie said, “Epic Studio brings together our entire creative ecosystem under one unified studio vision. This is not just an integration of verticals, but the creation of a collaborative environment where writers, filmmakers, creators, and brand partners can seamlessly develop and scale stories across formats and screens.”
Vivek Krishnani added, “We are building an audience-focused mainstream film studio committed to delivering fresh, engaging, and innovative stories for both theatrical and streaming platforms.”
Samar Khan commented, “This alignment allows us to approach storytelling with a unified studio mindset. We are building IP under one creative umbrella, with scale and longevity in mind from inception.”
The unified structure eliminates silos, enabling ideas to flow fluidly from concept to screen while adapting to evolving audience behaviour. Epic Studio positions itself as a creator-led ecosystem championing purposeful, resonant storytelling with commercial strength.
In an entertainment landscape where stories now leap between screens faster than plot twists, Epic isn’t just building a studio, it’s crafting a single launchpad where every tale gets the best shot at soaring across every platform.
