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Disney+ Hotstar brings 3D anamorphic billboards for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Mumbai: Disney+ Hotstar is setting a new standard in digital entertainment advertising with the launch of 21 3D anamorphic billboards across Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru for the much-anticipated release of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes on the platform. This use of cutting-edge technology underscores Disney+ Hotstar’s commitment to delivering immersive and captivating experiences to its audience.
The revolutionary 3D anamorphic billboards have been introduced across multiple key locations in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru such as Jio World Drive, Cyber Hub, and Garuda Mall respectively to name a few, transforming the cityscapes with striking, lifelike visuals that bring the epic world of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes to life. These billboards show the apes from the film leaning out from the screen, giving the impression that the apes might jump out at any moment. Designed to be engaging, the billboards use advanced visual technology to create a sense of depth and motion, allowing viewers to experience the movie’s thrilling universe in a whole new dimension.
Directed by Wes Ball, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was released on Disney+ Hotsar on 2 August in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Continuing the epic Planet of the Apes franchise, the film is set several generations after Caesar’s reign. In this era, apes are the dominant species living harmoniously, while humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape embarks on a harrowing journey, questioning all he has known about the past and making choices that will define the future for both apes and humans alike.
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SatLeo Labs raises $5.5m seed funding led by Unicorn India Ventures
Fresh capital to power thermal satellite mission and AI data platform
MUMBAI: SatLeo Labs has raised $2.2 million in a fresh seed round led by Unicorn India Ventures, taking its total funding to $5.5 million as it steps up efforts to scale its space-based thermal intelligence platform.
The funding round also saw participation from existing backers including Merak Ventures, Java Capital, IIMA-CIIE and deep-tech investor Manish Gandhi.
The capital will be used to accelerate SatLeo’s flagship thermal satellite mission and further develop its AI-powered platform designed to deliver high-resolution thermal and visible data from low Earth orbit. The company aims to turn this data into actionable insights for sectors ranging from climate monitoring to urban planning.
Over the past year, SatLeo has scaled rapidly, growing its team from 8 to 30 specialists across satellite engineering, thermal sensing and AI-led geospatial analytics. It has also achieved a key milestone with the development of its first experimental payload, TAPAS-1, which reached near flight-ready status within six months and is now positioned for launch.
On the ground, the startup has begun translating its technology into real-world use cases. Pilot projects in cities such as Ahmedabad and Tumakuru have focused on monitoring urban heat islands and air pollution, impacting over 400,000 citizens. At the same time, its commercial pipeline has expanded sharply, with letters of intent rising from around $15 million to over $42 million within a year.
SatLeo Labs co-founder and CEO Shravan Bhati said, “Sustainability has become imperative amid accelerating climate change and rapid urbanisation. This fundraise represents a critical milestone as we move into the execution phase of our next mission.”
He added that the company is focused on scaling its satellite constellation and enhancing payload performance to deliver thermal intelligence at a global level.
Backing the startup, Unicorn India Ventures managing partner Bhaskar Majumdar said, “Space is an arena where the next wave of technological innovation will emerge. SatLeo’s ability to combine thermal and visible satellite data into real-time insights positions it strongly for long-term growth.”
Looking ahead, SatLeo plans to focus on launch readiness, expanding commercial deployments and scaling its technology stack over the next 12 months.
As demand for climate and environmental intelligence grows, SatLeo’s latest fundraise signals rising investor confidence in space-tech solutions that bring data from orbit down to everyday decision-making.
