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SRS plans to pump in Rs 500 mn into plex biz
MUMBAI: SRS Group plans to invest Rs 500 million in its multiplex business by adding 23 screens, taking the total number to 50 by the end of this year.
As part of this expansion plan, the company , which has diverse interests ranging from real estate to multiplex cinemas, retail and food and beverages, has opened its first multiplex in Patiala and 10th in the state of Punjab.
Says SRS Group president Tinku Singh, “As per our expansion plan, we will come up with more new offerings in Punjab and other parts of the country by the end of this financial year.”
The new SRS multiplex has four auditoriums with a total seating capacity of 1,117 people. The first film to be screened at the multiplex is the Salman Khan starrer Dabangg.
Says SRS Group chairman and managing director Dr. Anil Jindal, “We are very happy to inaugurate our 10th multiplex in Punjab and are working towards expanding our network on a pan India basis. SRS Cinemas is one of the fastest growing vertical within the SRS portfolio. “
With the opening up of this multiplex, SRS now has 27 screens with a capacity of 6919 seats in six locations across three states spread over an area of 43,805.95 sq feet.
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YRF Entertainment appoints Saugata Mukherjee as head of content
Former SonyLIV content head to steer films and series at streaming arm
MUMBAI: YRF Entertainment, the streaming arm of Yash Raj Films, has appointed Saugata Mukherjee as head of content, signalling a strong push to scale its original films and series slate.
Mukherjee joins the company following a successful three-and-a-half-year stint at SonyLIV, where he served as executive vice president and head of content. In his new role, he will report to CEO Akshaye Widhani and lead the creative direction and commissioning strategy for YRF Entertainment’s growing slate.
The appointment comes on the back of YRF Entertainment’s recent global success with titles such as The Romantics, The Railway Men and Mandala Murders, which have helped position the studio as a serious player in the streaming space.
At SonyLIV, Mukherjee played a key role in shaping the platform’s identity as a premium content destination. Under his leadership, the service delivered acclaimed originals across genres, building a reputation for storytelling depth and creative risk-taking. His exit was described as “one of the harder goodbyes”, reflecting both the impact of his tenure and the strength of the team he leaves behind.
Mukherjee brings with him a wide-ranging career that spans publishing, television and streaming. Before SonyLIV, he led content initiatives at HBO Max under Warner Bros. Discovery, where he was instrumental in shaping the platform’s India strategy. His earlier roles include senior leadership positions at Hotstar and Star TV, where he worked on building original content pipelines and collaborating with top creative talent.
With a career that began in publishing at firms like HarperCollins and Pan Macmillan, Mukherjee’s journey reflects a deep-rooted understanding of storytelling across formats and platforms.
His move to YRF Entertainment comes at a time when the battle for streaming audiences is intensifying, with studios doubling down on high-quality originals to stand out in a crowded market.
For YRF, the appointment is more than just a leadership hire. It is a clear signal that the studio is ready to scale its streaming ambitions, with Mukherjee expected to play a central role in shaping its next chapter.
