GECs
Sony SAB to premiere new show ‘Dharm Yoddha Garud’ on 14 March
Mumbai: Hindi GEC Sony SAB has announced a new fiction show called “Dharm Yoddha Garud.” The mythological drama will air every Monday to Saturday at 7 p.m from 14 March.
The show is created using state-of-the-art technology and VFX by Illusion Reality Studioz and with real-time virtual production technique – Ultimatte, which is used for the first time on Indian television, said the channel.
“Dharm Yoddha Garud” begins on the premise of Garud’s birth, who despite being born as a bird-human with incredible strength and powers to the great sage Rishi Kashyap and Vinta is compelled to obey the orders of his cunning aunt Kadru and his stepbrothers including Kaaliya and the 1000 snakes. The stellar cast features Faisal Khan in the lead along with Ankit Raaj, Parul Chauhan, Toral Rasputra, Hrishikesh Pandey, Vishal Karwal, Amit Bhanushali and more in pivotal roles.
“We are delighted beyond words to present a magnum opus like ‘Dharm Yoddha Garud’ on Sony SAB,” said Sony SAB business head Neeraj Vyas. “The show narrates a never before heard or seen mythological saga of courage, dedication and mother-son bonding. Introducing state-of-the-art technology and visual effects for the first time on Indian television, we have created a visual experience that shall leave audiences in awe. ‘Dharm Yoddha Garud’ is a credible value add to our ever expanding and diverse portfolio and we hope the audience responds positively to this unseen chapter of Indian mythology.”
“It can’t get bigger than this for us! ‘Dharm Yoddha Garud’ is an epic in all aspects,” said producer Abhimanyu Singh. “Apart from showcasing the untold story of this extraordinary character, we have put together a magnanimous technological marvel on Indian television. We are thrilled beyond words to finally bring this saga of a warrior God on screens. Garud’s tale of dedication, strength, bravery, and honor gets magnified ten-fold on-screen with the winning combination of some spectacular virtual production techniques, VFX and hi-tech graphics which Indian audiences will witness for the first time on television.”
GECs
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.
