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MX Player unveils exciting International dramas this August
Mumbai: This August, MX Player is all set to bring you a delightful selection of heartwarming and light-hearted romantic dramas from around the world, perfectly complementing the Monsoon season. From love stories to endearing characters, these series offer the ideal escapism to enjoy during the monsoons. So snuggle up, and let MX Player’s international dramas add a touch of love and magic to your everyday lives!
9 August 2023 – Touch Your Heart
‘Touch Your Heart’ is a Korean rom-com that portrays the journey of Oh Yoon-seo (Yoo In-na), a renowned actress whose life takes a downturn when she gets caught in a scandal. With her career declining quickly, she looks for one last hope to get back on the screen and lands a role playing a secretary in a drama written by a famous screenwriter. To get into character, Yoon Seo starts working as a secretary under Kwon Jung Rok, a lawyer who is notorious for being a perfectionist. Watch their journey unfolding as ‘Touch Your Heart’ streams on MX Player in Hindi from 9 August 2023.
16 August 2023 – Scripting Your Destiny
‘Scripting Your Destiny’ is a Korean fantasy drama that follows Shin Ho Yoon, a powerful god responsible for determining human fate. But when he is charged with writing a romantic fate, he draws inspiration from the work of a makjang (extreme) drama screenwriter, Go Che Kyung. Shin Ho Yoon decides to pair Go Che Kyung with a perfect man, Jung Ba Reum, a television producer. However, as he takes on the role of Go Che Kyung’s landlord, he unexpectedly develops feelings for her, jeopardising his divine plan. Watch Scripting Your Destiny streaming on MX Player in Hindi from 16 August 2023.
23 August 2023 – The Beauty Inside
‘The Beauty Inside’ is a Korean drama that tells the love story of Han Se Gye, an A-list actress and Seo Do Jae, an executive at an airline company. Han Se Gye is known to be a troublemaker and is the object of many rumours. Her life is a mystery, but she suffers from an unusual phenomenon. At a certain point every month, her appearance changes to a different person. Han Se Gye meets Seo Do Jae. He seems perfect, but he suffers from an inability to recognise faces. The only person’s face he can recognize is Han Se Gye. As fate brings them together, they fall in love, defying their unique challenges. Watch ‘The Beauty Inside’ to know what is in store for them on MX Player in Hindi, starting 23 August 2023.
30 August 2023 – Mr. Right
‘Mr. Right’ is a Chinese drama that follows the story of three men and their quest for love. Cheng Hao, a successful dentist, offers dating advice but has never been in love. During a business trip, he crosses paths with Luo Yue, who deals with heartbreaks. Despite their clashes, they gradually become close. Cheng Hao’s business partner, Zhang Mingyang, seeks guidance to pursue Gu Yao, Cheng Hao’s college crush. At the same time, his friend Zou Beiye seeks help to woo Qiao Yilin, a supermodel. Watch this romantic comedy-drama in Hindi on MX Player from 30 August 2023.
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JioStar revenue hits Rs 9,784 crore as cricket fuels 22 per cent growth
A surge in digital viewership and sports dominance fuels a blockbuster quarter for the media giant
MUMBAI: JioStar is batting on a flat pitch. The media titan’s fourth-quarter results for the financial year 2026 reveal a business scaling new heights, propelled by an unprecedented appetite for premium sports and digital-first storytelling.
Gross revenue for the quarter soared by 22.15 per cent to Rs 9,784 crore, up from Rs 8,010 crore in the third quarter. Operationally, the momentum was equally strong; revenue from operations climbed 21 per cent to Rs 8,372 crore. These figures underscore the firm’s successful integration following the Reliance and Disney merger, creating a dominant force in the Indian market.
The annual performance has been nothing short of a spectacle. Full-year gross revenue reached a massive Rs 36,248 crore, while annual profit after tax hit Rs 3,210 crore. This rapid expansion reflects JioStar’s ability to capture and monetise the massive growth in India’s media consumption.
Cricket proved to be the ultimate growth engine. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and TATA IPL 2026 delivered “record-breaking viewership” across both television and digital screens. The World Cup final alone drew a global peak concurrency of 72.5 million on JioHotstar, cementing its status as the nation’s premier streaming destination. On television, JioStar maintained a commanding 34.2 per cent viewership share, reaching a staggering 810 million viewers nationwide.
The digital numbers were just as impressive. JioHotstar averaged 500 million monthly active users, driven by consistent subscriber growth and innovative AI-led content discovery tools. These advancements are ensuring that JioStar remains at the cutting edge of the global “Race for Attention.”
With a firm grip on the country’s most valuable sporting rights and a rapidly growing digital footprint, JioStar is perfectly positioned for the future. It has built the ultimate content powerhouse—one that is ready to dominate the Indian living room for years to come.
