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Horror havoc terror films aligns with Panic TV
MUMBAI: Terror Films Releasing (TFR) has forged a strategic alliance with Cape May Studios’ newly launched horror channel, Panic TV, it was announced today. TFR has initiated this partnership by licensing a substantial collection of horror and thriller films from its catalogue to Panic TV, with plans to expand the content offering as the channel grows.
“Terror Films continues to be trusted by filmmakers and fans alike with some of the best and most diverse indie horror content in the streaming space. Our job is to continue to secure new platform relationships in order to bring these films to a wider audience and this new partnership is what it’s all about,” stated TFR CEO Joe Dain.
Based in New Jersey, Cape May Studios is developing a global network of FAST and AVOD channels, catering to niche audiences with strong, passionate fandoms whose content preferences are currently underserved. Their inaugural brand, Panic TV, offers a unique content proposition, addressing the demand for ‘recreational fear’ entertainment, with the brand promise ‘Fear Comes Home’.
Panic TV will provide viewers with access to award-winning and genre-bending movies and TV content from contemporary storytellers, seamlessly blending genres such as action, thriller, mystery, crime, paranormal, science fiction, horror, and creature features.
Targeting young millennials and Gen Z (18-40 years old), Panic TV aims to deliver authentic, thought-provoking content that resonates with their hyper-digital world.
Panic TV is launching globally in English, Spanish, and Hindi over the coming weeks, with further language localisations planned for international markets.
Cape May Studios founder & CEO Sachin Gokhale said, “We are beyond thrilled to partner with Terror Films, whose catalog of gripping horror and thriller titles aligns perfectly with our audience’s appetite for high-quality, innovative, adrenaline-fueled content. This agreement strengthens our content library and enhances our ability to provide a compelling and immersive ‘Fear’ centric viewing experience to our consumers.”
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
