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InNetwork encashes Baghban’s success
MUMBAI: Hinduja TMT’s wholly-owned subsidiary InNetwork Entertainment is reaping the benefits ofBaghban’s success.
According to a company release, InNetwork association with the recent BR Chopra blockbusterBaghban is yielding good results with the film turning out to be a hit in both the domestic as well as the international circuits.
Apart from being a world right controller of the film for the next 10 years, InNetwork is entitled to 10 per cent of the total value for which various rights have been sold. This includes the total coverage and 40 per cent of producers’ share of overflow.
InNetwork, quoting trade reports, says the revenue of the film in the first eight weeks has been Rs 80 million (net) in the domestic market and a similar amount in overseas market.
While InNetwork has received Rs 12 million towards 10 per cent of total coverage, the company’s share of the overflow from producers’ account is expected to be in the region of Rs 10 million. The overseas rights of the film have been purchased and sold at a profit and the overflow over a minimum guarantee collection in the overseas market will also accrue to the company, says the release.
InNetwork’s similar project for Rahul Productions Hum Do Hamara Ek is expected to hit the screen in the first quarter of 2004. Some of the other ongoing projects of the company include Hindi films likeSocha Na Tha, Ek Hasina Ek Diwana, Kyon Ho Gaya Na Pyar and Mehbooba .
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
