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Divo and IOF release ‘Mojin: The Treasure Valley’ on multiple OTT platforms
Mumbai: The Indian digital media and music company Divo has partnered with Indo Overseas Films (IOF) for the release of the 2018 Chinese blockbuster “Mojin: The Treasure Valley” across multiple OTT platforms in India. The film that averted its theatrical release due to the pandemic, is now available to viewers in four languages – English, Hindi. Tamil and Telugu – for a pay-per-view model across Book My Show, Gudsho, Google Play, Shemaroo, Hungama Play, Filme, Oct Square, and Apple TV.
The action-fantasy thriller revolves around a legendary tomb explorer named Hu Bayi who is on a hunt to find the cure to an ancient curse in the Tomb of Emperor Xian. It features Hang Cai, Xuan Gu, and Heng Yu in the lead roles. Originally titled “Mojin: The Worm Valley”, it is the second installment in the ‘Mojin’ series following the 2015 release, “Mojin: The Lost Legend”.
Speaking on the release, IOF’s CEO Firoz Elias said, “With the evolution of film distribution in India and movies only releasing online, it was imperative for us to partner with a digital distributor, who could provide a smooth process. This movie never got an opportunity to release in India due to the pandemic and considering the current situation, we decided to go ahead with an OTT release. We are glad to team up with Divo for this release, who helped us reach out to a large audience base via correct channels.”
Speaking on the association, Divo founder and director Shahir Muneer said, “With audiences not able to go out and enjoy movies like earlier, it has become important for us to offer them new and fresh content across multiple touch-points. There is a very high demand for content in international languages and it’s our constant endeavor at Divo to provide maximum reach via regional languages.”
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Samay Raina returns with Still Alive, confronts 2025 controversy in bold comeback special
Comeback set tackles controversy, blending humour with raw storytelling
MUMBAI: Samay Raina is set to release his new stand-up comedy special, Still Alive, on YouTube on April 7, 2026, marking a high-profile return following a turbulent year.
The trailer for the special dropped on April 5, offering a glimpse into what Raina describes as a raw and unfiltered set that leans as much on honesty as it does on humour.
Positioned as a comeback of sorts, Still Alive draws heavily from the controversy surrounding his show India’s Got Latent in early 2025. The episode led to legal trouble, multiple FIRs, and a lengthy six-hour interrogation by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell, placing the comedian at the centre of intense public scrutiny.
Rather than sidestep the episode, Raina leans into it. The special reflects on the fallout and his personal journey through it, blending observational comedy with moments of emotional candour. Early audience feedback from live performances suggests the tone is less about rapid-fire punchlines and more about storytelling with bite.
The special was filmed during his global Still Alive & Unfiltered tour, which ran from August 2025 to early 2026. The tour saw Raina perform across major international venues, including the Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York, a milestone that places him among the youngest Indian comedians to take that stage.
The title itself signals resilience. “Still Alive” is a nod to navigating both legal and public backlash while choosing to remain unapologetically authentic, a theme that appears to anchor the set.
With the special set to premiere online, all eyes are now on how audiences respond to a performance that promises equal parts reflection and wit. For Raina, the message is clear. He is not just back, he is ready to be heard on his own terms.
