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
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.
