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‘Anaconda’ devours six million viewers on Star Gold
MUMBAI: The Hindi version of the popular Hollywood blockbuster Anaconda which was telecast on Star Gold, created sensation by registering a whopping TVR of 3.3 with a reach of six million.
The film, that occupied the top spot in the weekly ratings, (week 16-22 November) is about the killer snake, who lurks inside the Amazon river. This killing machine, the charismatic loner, has literally managed to woo over six million India cinema lovers close to him.
On Star Gold, Anaconda registered a TVR of 3.3 and a share of 12.9 as against Zee Cinema that registered a TVR of 1.4 and a share of 5.6 and Max with a TVR of 0.6 and a share of 2.4 in that time period according to a survey by AC Nielsen-TAM, Base C&S 4+ for Hindi-speaking markets.
The next big Hollywood-dubbed Hindi film on Star Gold is Jurassic Park 2:The Lost World which will be aired on 27 December. This film ranks fifth amongst the all-time best box office openings and is the fastest film to reach $100 million by getting to the magic figure within six days to equal Harry Potter 2 and ahead of Mission Impossible, Men in Black and even Titanic (which took 12 days to reach the $100 million mark).
We’ll have to wait and see whether the dinosaur manages to gobble up the anaconda in the ratings race.
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
