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Cartoon Network to telecast ‘Dragon Ball Super’ in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu
Mumbai: Cartoon Network has announced Dragon Ball Super for the first time in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. The channel is bringing the action-packed adventures of Goku and his friends with a day-long Dragon Ball Super Sunday stunt with back-to-back episodes on 22 May from 9 am. It will air every weekday at 10.30 am and 7:30 pm and weekends at 5.30 pm.
The launch of Dragon Ball Super is a part of the channel’s re-energised brand promise and tagline Redraw Your World through which it aims to cater to the complete spectrum of kids and families including pre-schoolers, and family co-viewing, with over two hundred hours of diverse content throughout the year.
The channel also planned various digital activities for its fans including a fan-art contest, a watch & win competition for the Dragon Ball Super Sunday stunt, a dance challenge based on the popular hook step of Dragon Ball Super and collaborations with influencers.
Popular voiceover artists are lending their voices for main characters in the show in Hindi. Ankur Javeri for Goku, Neshma Chemburkar for Chichi, Rajshree Sharma for Bulma, Mayur Vyas for Krillin, Rajesh Kava for Beerus and Prasad Barve for Vegeta.
Fans are in for a special treat as the follow-up of the blockbuster classic anime follows the tranquil lives of Goku and his friends after vanquishing the evil Majin Buu. However, they are disrupted when Beerus, the God of Destruction, challenges Goku who requires his friends’ assistance to become the venerable Super Saiyan God. Dragon Ball Super reconnects fans with these beloved characters through unimaginable and adventure-filled storylines that unveil twelve universes and gods.
Talking about the show launch, Cartoon Network and POGO South Asia network head Abhishek Dutta said, “Cartoon Network has always had its finger on the pulse of what its fans want. The anime genre and in particular, the Dragon Ball franchise is always right up there on the wishlist, and we’re really pleased to present the series in new regional languages.”
“We are sure this extraordinary title will make a great addition to our top-rated ‘Redraw Your Summer’ content line-up and will be enjoyed by kids and families,” he 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.
