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Sun TV to launch ‘high profile’ serial
MUMBAI: Sun TV has pulled off a ‘soap coup’ with its latest serial Manaivi (wife). Directed by ace television director J Bhaskar and starring popular South Indian heroine Kausalya, the soap launches on 21 June .
The weekly show produced by New Age Entertainment will air at 10 pm.
J Bhaskar’s earlier work Chiththi was one of the top grossers in Tamil television history. Kausalya, who is known by the name Nandini in Malayalam, is one of the reigning film heroines of South India. Manaivi marks her entry to television.
“Adaptability to changing viewer trends and an easy style of storytelling are some of the unique features of Manaivi. This contemporary soap is backed up by months of experimentation and research. Obviously we didn’t want to leave anything for chance now that we are on our way to create the number one daily,” said New Age Entertainment Pvt. Ltd all India vice president Santosh Nair.
Kausalya has a Malayalam serial also up in her sleeves. The serial Chitta directed by Kiran is scheduled to air on Surya TV.
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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.
