Movies
Colors Kannada launches socio-family drama Antarapata
Mumbai: Colors Kannada, keeping its promise to entertain its audience with the tagline of Banna Hosadagide, Bandha Bhigiyagide (A new colour with stronger bonding) is all set for a unique offering Antarapata. Presented by White Gold, Amrith Noni and special partners Sunfeast Dark Fantasy, Swastiks Masala and Sudarshan Family Stores, Antarapata will premiere only on Colors Kannada from 24 April at 8.30 PM from Monday to Friday.
The show with the tagline “Kaasu Kanasugala Naduve Kannamucchale” will entertain the audiences with Aradhana Shivashankar’s heartwarming journey as a women entrepreneur. The show gives you glimpses of a girl who has big dreams in her life but does not have the money to pursue her dreams whereas this guy; he has enough money in life but lacks ambitions in life. This is the story of Aradhana Shivashankar and Sushanth Raj respectively. Aradhana might not have the money, but she never stops following her dreams. Despite their personalities being poles apart, their fates get intertwined.
Shivshankar, the title itself is quite significant as it refers to the cloth that separates the groom and the bride during a wedding. It is also a metaphor for the veil of lies or hidden truths that exist between the newlyweds. The new fiction show features the journey of Aradhana – a budding woman entrepreneur – who must carefully navigate the trials and tribulations of starting a business and look forward to fulfilling her late father’s dreams.
Thanviya Balaraj, a background dancer is making her debut with Antarapata as Aradhana Shivashankar starring opposite Chandan Gowda, the winner of one of the top-rated reality shows Raja Rani, in lead roles.
Shivshankar will also have other hottest picks from the Kannada GEC, the likes of, Manju Pavagada, Winner of BIGG BOSS Kannada-8, veteran actors Ambarish Sarangi and Sharmila Chandrashekhar. Swapna Krishna, who has given blockbuster films such as Pailwan and Hebbuli of Superstar Kiccha Sudeep, and Gaja Kesari of Rocking Star Yash in Kannada will be directing and producing the show under RRR Motion Creations.
Speaking about the ambitious and one of the most anticipated shows of Kannada market, Colors Kannada business head Prashanth Nayak said, “Amidst all the family dramas that are currently being aired in the Kannada GEC market, Antarapata stands out as a changemaker in all aspects. This is a unique drama of two individuals where the female protagonist is relentless to make her father’s dream come true despite her financial limitations. On the other hand, Sushanth Raj, born with a silver spoon is a dreamer but lacks ambitions in his life. This story will involve high voltage family drama of dreams, money, emotions, and we are very confident that the audiences will be as excited as we were during the making.”
As part of taking this unique fiction show one step closer to the audiences, Colors Kannada will introduce 360-degree marketing initiatives with print, TV, digital, Hoardings and other campaigns.
Documentary
Netflix and Warner Music ink landmark documentary deal
The streaming giant has just unlocked one of the richest vaults in music history. Its rivals should be worried
CALIFORNIA AND NEW YORK: Netflix and Warner Music Group have signed an exclusive multi-year deal to produce documentary series and films drawn from the label’s storied artist roster, the companies announced on Friday — a move that hands the streaming platform access to one of the most formidable catalogues in music history.
Warner Music Group represents legends including David Bowie, Cher, Fleetwood Mac, Aretha Franklin and Joni Mitchell, alongside contemporary superstars such as Charli XCX, Coldplay and Bruno Mars. That is a staggering breadth of material for a platform hungry for prestige content and subscriber growth to match.
Under the agreement, Warner Music will work with Unigram, the production company aligned with the label, which will serve as the studio for its long-form projects. Each title will be developed in collaboration with the artists themselves or their estates, ensuring the kind of intimate access that turns a documentary into an event.
The deal reflects an intensifying race between music-rights owners and streaming platforms eager to turn deep catalogues into premium visual content. Music documentaries have become a vehicle for fan-driven, culturally resonant programming — a trend underscored by Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” film, which grossed over $260 million globally and reminded every platform chief just how lucrative the genre can be.
Netflix already boasts formidable credentials in music storytelling, with “Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé” and “Quincy” among its highest-profile releases. The Warner deal sharpens that edge considerably. Rival platforms have not been idle: Disney+ has released “The Beach Boys”, while Max has drawn attention with “Stax: Soulsville U.S.A.” Apple Music, meanwhile, has pushed into original content through its Apple Music Live series, producing documentaries and livestreamed concerts featuring Harry Styles and Billie Eilish.
The battle for music’s visual soul, then, is well and truly on. Netflix has just made its boldest move yet.
