GECs
Balaji Telefilms’ ‘Naagin’ is No. 1 show on Hindi GECs
MUMBAI: Balaji Telefilms’ weekend fiction show Naagin overtook the top five programmes of Hindi general entertainment channels (GECs) in week 48 according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India data for Hindi speaking Market (HSM) (U+R) : NCCS All : Prime Time (1800 – 2330 hrs) : 4+ Individuals.
Launched on 1 November on Colors, Naagin has become one of the first weekend shows to have better ratings than weekday shows in the genre, having received the maximum ratings this past week.
Naagin secured the leadership position on the charts with 19576 (000Sums) followed by Star Plus’ prime time show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya in the second slot with 17293 (000Sums), whereas Zee TV’s Kumkum Bhagya took on the third slot with 13466 (000Sums). Colors’ weekday prime time show Sasural Simar Ka bagged the fourth place with 13466 (000Sums), while Zee Anmol’s Ek Se Bhale Do stood at number five with 12712 (000Sums).
As was earlier reported by Indiantelevision.com, though the concept of Naagin is not new to the audience but the show has been doing exceptionally well for Balaji Telefilms and Colors. The show, which is based on the tale of a snake that changes its form according to will, airs at 8 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
In its first week, Naagin garnered the maximum ratings. In week 44, the show totted 15,676 (000Sums). Naagin witnessed a rise in ratings in its first day telecast in week 45 with 16,741 (000Sums) while on the second day telecast, it got ratings of 12,761 (000Sums).
In week 46, Colors’ weekend show again witnessed a rise and obtained 15,255 (000Sums) on Saturday, while on Sunday the ratings stood at 14,756 (000Sums).
In week 47, Naagin stood at number two among the top five Hindi GECs programs. On Saturday, the show received 17,305 (000Sums), while its ratings stood at 16,126 (000Sums) on Sunday.
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.
