GECs
‘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.
GECs
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.
