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InNetwork encashes Baghban’s success
MUMBAI: Hinduja TMT’s wholly-owned subsidiary InNetwork Entertainment is reaping the benefits ofBaghban’s success.
According to a company release, InNetwork association with the recent BR Chopra blockbusterBaghban is yielding good results with the film turning out to be a hit in both the domestic as well as the international circuits.
Apart from being a world right controller of the film for the next 10 years, InNetwork is entitled to 10 per cent of the total value for which various rights have been sold. This includes the total coverage and 40 per cent of producers’ share of overflow.
InNetwork, quoting trade reports, says the revenue of the film in the first eight weeks has been Rs 80 million (net) in the domestic market and a similar amount in overseas market.
While InNetwork has received Rs 12 million towards 10 per cent of total coverage, the company’s share of the overflow from producers’ account is expected to be in the region of Rs 10 million. The overseas rights of the film have been purchased and sold at a profit and the overflow over a minimum guarantee collection in the overseas market will also accrue to the company, says the release.
InNetwork’s similar project for Rahul Productions Hum Do Hamara Ek is expected to hit the screen in the first quarter of 2004. Some of the other ongoing projects of the company include Hindi films likeSocha Na Tha, Ek Hasina Ek Diwana, Kyon Ho Gaya Na Pyar and Mehbooba .
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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.
