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Ram Gopal Varma, Radaan team up to produce films in Hindi
MUMBAI: Going by the success some of the Hindi remakes of Tamil feature films have seen, it is no surprise that producers down south are now making films simultaneously in both languages.
Chennai based Radaan Mediaworks India Limited has joined hands with Ram Gopal Varma to co-produce two Tamil feature films in Hindi, Radaan Mediaworks MD Mohan Radha told indiantelevision.com today.
The first of these, Tamil film Jayram, has been shot in Karachi, Pakistan and is directed by noted director Teja, said Radha. The film is 50 per cent complete and is slated for a March-end release.
Next to go on the floor is Githan, which is slated for an end of May release. The film will be produced for the Hindi market by Ram Gopal Varma. Both films would be released in the South and North markets simultaneously.
If Hindi films are here, can TV series be far behind
Radaan’s foray into the Hindi entertainment markets is not restricted to films only. The company is also jumping onto the Hindi television series bandwagon. Work on that front is still in the pre-production stage, said Radha.
The company has started work on a couple of scripts for Hindi television series and is talking to premiere Hindi mass entertainment channels such as Star Plus, Sony and Sahara for their nod. The series are likely to be launched towards the end of 2004 or by 2005 beginning.
The company has been exploring productions in other Indian languages as well. Its Gujarati television series Kanku Pagla is going on air in the third week of March on ETV in the 8:30 pm prime slot on week days.
Radaan Mediaworks is also working on a Sinhalese television series called Vasudha. The series is slated to be launched on Sri Lankan channel Shakti TV in March, this year. Shakti TV is distributed on the Sirasa platform that belongs to the Maharaja group. This makes Radaan the first ever Indian company to export entertainment content to a Sinhalese television channel, Radha said.
The media company also exports entertainment products to Malaysia and UK. In Malaysia, it is working on Tamil television series for the Astro Vanavil channel, which is part of the Astro bouquet.
Owned by noted Tamil actress Radhikaa, Radaan Mediaworks is definitely not stopping at language barriers in its forward lunge to capture markets. Be it films or television, the media company is going all out to get a share of the larger Indian and overseas entertainment market.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
