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ShemarooMe partners with Celcom to entertain audiences in Malaysia enabled by Apigate
MUMBAI: ShemarooMe, the OTT platform from the house of Shemaroo Entertainment today announced its partnership with Malaysia’s leading telecom player – Celcom Axiata Berhad (Celcom) which is enabled by Apigate, a leading global content monetization ecosystem. This partnership comes in line with ShemarooMe expanding its geographies in 150 countries which further strengthens ShemarooMe’s foothold in Malaysia by expanding its presence in South East Asia, at the same time enhancing the telecom operator’s consumer experience.
Through this collaboration, Celcom subscribers can get access to ShemarooMe’s vast content library of multi-genre, multi-regional content. The offerings include Bollywood Premiere, Bollywood Classic, Regional, Devotional, Kids and Comedy content. Furthermore, the video streaming platform will be soon adding the most loved genre Bollywood – Indonesia Bahasa dubs along with Bengali and Nepali movies to its content catalogue.
Commenting on the association, Ms. Kranti Gada, COO, Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd. said, “Shemaroo has always aimed at entertaining the asli fans of Bollywood across the world. This expansion is in line with the platform being available in 150 countries to satiate the Indian masala entertainment needs of one and all. Bollywood content holds a special place in the hearts of Malaysian audiences and our association with Celcom will help strengthen our foothold in that market. We enter the market with our promise of wholesome entertainment where the audiences can get access to a wide variety of Bollywood, Regional and Devotional content and thus build a deeper engagement with consumers in the country.”
Sharing his thoughts on the association, APIgate APAC senior vice president Raja Mansukhani said, “Apigate has been at the forefront of catering to the ever growing demand for digital entertainment services and we are happy to announce our association with ShemarooMe that will enable Malaysian audiences’ to access a wide variety of live and on-demand entertainment content on mobile devices.”
With this partnership, ShemarooMe is expanding its presence in the South East Asian market and further strengthening its global presence. The video streaming platform exists in more than 150 countries, including Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, the Middle East and North Africa.
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Sony LIV acquires worldwide digital rights for Marathi romance Toh Ti Ani Fuji
Film shot in Japan and India to stream exclusively on the platform from 10 April 2026.
MUMBAI: Love knows no language, but this Marathi romance is about to speak to audiences far beyond its roots and it’s doing so with a scenic detour through Japan. Sony Pictures Networks India has acquired the worldwide digital rights for the Marathi-language romance feature Toh Ti Ani Fuji (also known as Main, Woh Aur Fuji), with an exclusive direct-to-digital release on Sony Liv scheduled for 10 April 2026. Sony Pictures Networks India will retain exclusive worldwide theatrical and linear rights.
Filmed extensively in Japan and India, the film marks an unprecedented Marathi-language romance set on an international canvas. It explores how relationships evolve under the pressures of distance, time, and shifting emotional realities, using Japan not merely as a backdrop but as an emotional landscape that mirrors the characters’ inner journeys.
Written by Irawati Karnik and directed by Mohit Takalkar, the story follows a deeply passionate relationship that gradually turns toxic due to contrasting personalities, shifting priorities, and unfair emotional expectations. Seven years after their separation, the former couple unexpectedly reunite in Japan, reopening old wounds and unspoken desires while questioning whether love altered by time can ever find its way back.
Producer Shiladitya Bora said the partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India reflects the growing belief that “regional is the new mainstream.” He added that the film’s multi-language digital release on Sony LIV will help it connect with newer audiences across India and the world.
Director Mohit Takalkar described the film as an exploration of how love changes in today’s urban world, shaped by ambition, geography, and the pressure to evolve. “It began as a very personal exploration of relationships, and to see it reaching a wider audience feels deeply satisfying,” he noted.
Actors Lalit Prabhakar and Mrinmayee Godbole highlighted the film’s intimate yet universal take on love, separation, and rediscovery. Godbole particularly praised how filming in Japan added a global dimension while keeping the story deeply personal.
From a toxic romance that travels from India to Japan and back, Toh Ti Ani Fuji promises an emotionally layered story that feels both specific and universal. For Sony LIV viewers, this first-of-its-kind Marathi film offers a chance to experience love, loss, and second chances with a refreshing international flavour.
The film streams exclusively on Sony LIV from 10 April 2026.
