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Likee collaborates With Telugu Movie Raja Varu-Rani Garu
MUMBAI: Likee, the pioneering global short video creation platform from Singapore based BIGO Technology has joined hands with the upcoming Telugu movie Raja Varu – Rani Garu which is releasing on Nov 29. The platform also announced the launch of exciting new app function, ‘FaceFace’ which utilizes Likee’s mature AI technology.
As part of the film collaboration, an exclusive preview of the movie was organized for Likee users on Nov 23. The preview was attended by actor and the actress of the movie: Kiran Abbavaram and Rahasya Gorak who engaged with 30 Likee’s influencers. The event witnessed lead Star casts of the Telugu movie enjoying and having great fun posing for pictures.
The ‘FaceFace’ function combines the contours of the user's face with the popular video content, allowing users to transform themselves into a character in the video. Users can recreate any movie/ video scenes with just one-click shots and become part of that scene. The new function allows users to make entertaining content and maximize engagement among their family and followers on Likee.
With the help of ‘FaceFace’ feature, users can now create content utilizing existing library of videos already available on the app. Users can click the “More” icon in the upper right corner of the video material preview page to upload the material template through the “Upload Material” portal. Likee technical team will review and check the video material thoroughly and approve only suitable and acceptable templates for publishing.
Likee is available in different Indian languages like Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Telugu, Gujarati, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam and Punjabi. In 2019, Likee had also won the Guinness World Record for creating the 'Largest online video album of people waving a flag in India' during its 'No matter where I am, #IAMINDIAN' campaign. The campaign saw more than 1 lac Indians participating in celebrating India's 73rd Independence Day.
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Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI:Â Jubilant FoodWorks Limited has landed in a tax tussle after receiving a GST demand of Rs 47.5 crore from the office of the additional commissioner of CGST and central excise in Thane, Maharashtra.
The order, issued under the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, relates to an alleged incorrect classification of certain services under the category of restaurant services. According to the tax authorities, this classification resulted in a short payment of goods and services tax for the period between the financial years 2019-20 and 2021-22.
The demand includes Rs 47.5 crore in GST along with an equal amount as penalty, in addition to applicable interest. The order was received by the company on March 13, 2026.
In a regulatory filing to the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company said it disagrees with the order and believes its arguments were not adequately considered.
The company is preparing to challenge the decision and plans to file an appeal. It added that once the redressal process is complete, the demand is likely to be dropped.
Despite the sizeable figure attached to the notice, the company said it does not expect any material impact on its financials, operations or other activities.
The disclosure was signed by Suman Hegde, EVP and chief financial officer, who confirmed that the company received the order at 19:06 IST on March 13 and has already initiated steps to contest it.
The development places the quick service restaurant major in the middle of a tax debate that could hinge on how certain restaurant-linked services are classified under GST rules. For now, the company appears ready to take the matter from the tax office to the appeals desk.
