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Sun’s longest running soap ‘Metty Oli’ to end on 17 June
MUMBAI: Metty Oli, Sun TV’s longest running daily soap, is coming to an end. The soap will air its final episode on 17 June.
Metty Oli has consistently been Tamil television’s top grosser in Television Rating Points (TRPs) since a long time. The soap, produced by Cine Times, had a run of 810 episodes. The other Sun TV soap Chitti, which was also a phenomenal hit, had run 488 episodes.
Indian television’s longest running soap and the top grosser for Star, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, has already crossed 1000 episodes.
Confirms New Age Entertainment founder-promoter Suresh Iyer, “Metty Oli will end on 17 June.” New Age Entertainment had the marketing rights to Metty Oli.
Replacing Metty Oli in the 9 pm slot will be another Cine Times production – Muhurtham. The family drama will kick off on 20 June, Monday. New Age Entertainment has bagged the marketing rights for the new show Muhurtham as well. The company is currently producing two daily soaps for Sun Network.
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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.
