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Sun plans simultaneous launch of gameshow on network GECs
MUMBAI: Last Month, Sun Network launched a gameshow Thanga Vettai (Gold Hunt) on Sun TV to counter a probable onslaught from the Tamil version of KBC 2, launched on Vijay TV. Now, buoyed by the initial response, the network is producing the show for its Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam General Entertainment Channels (GEC).
“Thanga Vettai has brought us impressive ratings, according to the latest Tam data. Now we have decided to use the same format for our Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam entertainment channels. Radaan Mediaworks, the original producer of the show in Tamil, will be the producing the show for the other network channels also. We are planning a late December / early January launch,” Sun Network vice president Hansraj Saxena told indiantelevision.com.
Sun has also roped in popular film personalities from the respective regions to anchor the show. While Radaan Mediaworks promoter Radhika herself will anchor the gameshow for Gemini TV in Telugu, Malayalam actress Urvashi will handle the responsibility for Surya TV. In Kannada, actress Sruthi has been roped in to anchor the show for Udaya TV.
Thanga Vettai on Sun TV is anchored by South Indian actress Ramya Krishnan, is placed in the weekend slot at 9-10pm on Saturday & Sunday. According to Saxena, the same time slot will be used for the other network channels also. The Thanga Vettai format has a team comprising five members vying for a chunk of gold.
Quoting Tam data, Saxena claimed that Thanga Vettai beat competition by recording some impressive ratings in the Tamil Nadu and Chennai markets. He said, in the CS4+ all women category, the gameshow recorded a rating of 30 TVR on an average.
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.
