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HC bars ‘Kyaa Kool’ DVD release before 16 June
MUMBAI: Balaji Telefilms has managed to block the video release of Kyaa Kool Hai Hum till 16 June, after moving the Bombay High Court against Indus Video Pvt Ltd.
Being producer of the movie, Balaji Telefilms feared an early video release could harm its commercial interests. Kyaa Kool Hai Hum was having a successful run on theatres since its release on 6 May.
Balaji moved the vacation bench of the court. After hearing, the court restrained Indus Video from releasing the video cassettes, VCDs and DVDs till June 16.
The production house had, in an agreement on 22 March, assigned the video copyrights of the movie to Indus Video. The video could be released four weeks from the date of its theatrical release. But in case the movie was declared a “hit” and was earning good commercial business across India in terms of theatrical revenue and collections, the agreement provided that the video release date could be extended for another two weeks (till 16 June).
Balaji Telefilms requested Indus Video to extend the date of the video release, saying the movie was acknowledged as a “hit.” Failing to convince Indus Video, Balaji approached the court, the company said in a release.
The court has adjourned this matter for further hearing till 17 June, the release added.
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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.
