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Movies NOW launches 100 Mania Season 10
Mumbai: To kick off the new year, Movies NOW, home of blockbusters, has released season 10 of its most anticipated mega property, 100 Mania.
100 Mania season 10 begins with the premise #DoubleDelight, in which viewers can win tempting daily prizes by watching their favourite Hollywood movies every night at 8.45 pm on Movies NOW.
Over the course of nine seasons, 100 Mania has seen unprecedented organic consumer engagement, registering active viewer participation with 2.6 million calls and gratifying 900 winners across the country. The previous season of 100 Mania had a reach of 2.9 million and 3.5 million impressions across the network’s social media platforms, leaving a strong digital footprint.
With a curated selection of 100 Hollywood movies for 100 days, 100 Mania gives viewers the chance to win incredible prizes such as smart watches, smartphones, bikes, tablets, cycles, backpacks, and much more by answering simple questions. To enter the contest, viewers must Whatsapp the code displayed on their TV screen every night at 8:45 p.m. at the number ‘9160001049’. Following that, viewers will be given the question of the day and must correctly answer the questions in order to win exciting prizes.
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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.
