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Sahara One to release 150 prints of ‘Hanuman’
MUMBAI: Sahara One Motion Picture’s first animation venture Hanuman, in association with Percept Picture Company and Silvertoons, is set to release 150 prints nationwide.
This is for the first time that an animation film is being promoted like a complete commercial film compared to the other films in this genre. Hanuman will be released worldwide on 21 October. The total duration of the film is 90 minutes.
“This film has all the ingredients of a commercial film. It has music, drama, action everything that the Indian audience would see in any other film. Animation has always taken a backseat in Indian cinema. But Hanuman is going to set a new trend and create a boom in the animation industry,” says Percept Picture Company MD Shailendra Singh.
“We are promoting Hanuman as any other film. This film is a complete package of storyline, songs and has the animation that will make it engrossing, inspirational entertainment for both kids and adult,” says Sahara One Motion Pictures COO Sandeep Bhargava.
This film is directed by the animation veteran V.G Samant. Mukesh Khanna has lent his voice to the adult Hanuman and the music is composed by debutante Tapas Relia.
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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.
