GECs
Asianet to air Vishu-Easter special programmes
MUMBAI: Leading GEC in Kerala Asianet has come up with an array of special programmes for Vishu on 14 April.
The day begins with superhit movie Ittimani made in China starring Mohanlal, Radhika Sarath Kuma , KPAC Lalitha and Honey Rose at 9 am, followed by another box office hit movie Android Kunjappan starring Saubin and Suraj Venjaramood at 12noon.
Afternoon programmes include special programme Veendum Chila Veettu Viseshangal , a chat show with Jayaram, Ramesh Pisharodi, Tini Tom, Kalabhavan Prajod and singers Sujatha Mohan and Swetha Mohan and musical game show Sarigama hosted by M G Sreekumar at 3PM.
Mass thriller movie Thrissurpooram starring Jayasoorya, Swathi Reddy, Indrans, Sabumon and Mallika Sukumaran at 4pm and historical period action thriller mega hit movie Mamangam starring Mammootty, Unni MUkundan, Siddique, Prachi, Anu Sithara, Kaniha and Iniya at 6.30PM
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.
