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Zee 24 Gantalu pulled to the court
MUMBAI: After ATN Canada filed a case against Zee TV Canada for going out of its limitation of only catering to women audiences, a new case has been filed against Zee’s Telugu arm, Zee 24 Gantalu.
The case was filed by the Kushaiguda police after directions were given by a local court. This was regarding the telecast of a video that contained a statement by TRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao on the repatriation of Seemandhara region’s employees.
The channel has been accused of trying to create disharmony and hatred among the people of Seemandhara by not interpreting Rao’s words correctly. An advocate P Sanjay of Moula Ali has approached the court regarding it.
Rao had said that once Telengana is formed, the employees of Seemandhara need to go back to their original place. However, the channel telecast something different is what Sanjay claims.
When indiantelevision.com contacted Zee 24 Gantalu to confirm the news, the news editor of the channel K Siva Prasad said that the police has filed an FIR on the court’s orders. “The case will be heard on 12 August. The news piece that Sanjay has objected to was aired last week.”
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
