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Sun TV Q2 net profit up marginally to Rs 400.71 cr; revenue from operations declines
Mumbai: Sun TV has reported that its second quarter net profit was Rs 400.71 crore, up marginally by 1.88 per cent from Rs 393.32 crore in the same period of the previous fiscal.
Ebitda (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation) was Rs 610.89 crore in September 2022. This was a 4.15 per cent increase over the previous fiscal period of Rs 586.57 crore.
Profit after tax rose significantly by three per cent to Rs 407.31 crore, compared with a profit of Rs 395.46 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal.
However, revenue from operations fell by 2.7 per cent to Rs. 825.65 crore compared to Rs. 848.67 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal.
A dividend of Rs 3.75 per share has been declared by the company.
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… connection because this time, the game isn’t just about winning, it’s about who’s with you. Sony Pictures Networks India is gearing up to launch a new reality game show, Tum Ho Naa, expanding its unscripted slate with a format that promises both emotion and engagement.
The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV, with Rajeev Khandelwal stepping in as host. Known for his measured screen presence and selective choices, Khandelwal’s return to television adds a layer of familiarity and credibility to the upcoming format.
While specific details of the gameplay remain under wraps, the positioning suggests a reality format that leans as much on emotional resonance as it does on competition, an increasingly popular blend in Indian television, where audiences are gravitating towards content that offers both stakes and storytelling.
Khandelwal, reflecting on his return, noted that his choices have often been guided by instinct rather than convention, describing Tum Ho Naa as a project that feels “close to the heart”. His association also signals Sony’s continued focus on anchoring new formats with recognisable faces who bring both relatability and depth.
The launch comes at a time when broadcasters are doubling down on original non-fiction formats to drive appointment viewing, even as digital platforms expand parallel reach. By placing the show across both linear television and OTT, Sony appears to be aiming for a dual-audience strategy capturing traditional viewers while engaging digital-first consumers.
As the countdown to premiere begins, Tum Ho Naa positions itself not just as another game show, but as a reminder that sometimes, the biggest prize on screen isn’t the jackpot, it’s the journey shared along the way.
