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The rise of Playflix OTT app
Mumbai: One Take Media, the global content producer, syndication and distribution company has entered the OTT space with its app Playflix. Playflix is a wholesome entertainment app – and a true one-stop destination for Korean dramas in Hindi and other regional languages. Besides, its library also boasts of Hollywood movies, kid’s animated shows and movies, and many more.
Amid the rise of the OTT wave globally, Playflix has crossed millions of downloads in the past one year. One of the strongest content forces the app has is its popular Korean dramas. One Take Media founder & CEO Anil Khera said, “Our Korean dramas are carefully curated keeping the Indian audience in mind. The fact that they are dubbed in regional languages like Hindi, Tamil and Telugu make it an exciting offer for the diverse viewers of India.”
Even before the SVOD trend started in India, OTMC strongly believed in the SVOD model and Playflix has always been a subscription-based app. The recently released FICCI-EY Media & Entertainment report 2023 says that the number of households paying for at least one subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service will rise up to 52 million by 2025 from 45 million currently. Adding to its already rich library, Playflix boasts of popular K-dramas like ‘Cyborg Mom, ‘Shopping King Louie’, ‘20th century Boy and Girl’, ‘Lucky Romance’, ‘Money Flower’ and many more. Playflix has also started a content feature called ‘Korean Paathshala’ where avid Korean viewers can learn the Korean language as well as know more about Korean culture through Indian Korean teachers and presenters.
Playflix is determined to curate popular Korean dramas and Korean movies for the diverse Indian diaspora. Besides Korean content, Hollywood movies, kids animated shows cooking content can also be accessed on Playflix. Playflix app can be also be subscribed as a bundled app with Tata Binge, Airtel Xtream, or downloaded via Amazon Firestick or from app stores.
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Samay Raina returns with Still Alive, confronts 2025 controversy in bold comeback special
Comeback set tackles controversy, blending humour with raw storytelling
MUMBAI: Samay Raina is set to release his new stand-up comedy special, Still Alive, on YouTube on April 7, 2026, marking a high-profile return following a turbulent year.
The trailer for the special dropped on April 5, offering a glimpse into what Raina describes as a raw and unfiltered set that leans as much on honesty as it does on humour.
Positioned as a comeback of sorts, Still Alive draws heavily from the controversy surrounding his show India’s Got Latent in early 2025. The episode led to legal trouble, multiple FIRs, and a lengthy six-hour interrogation by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell, placing the comedian at the centre of intense public scrutiny.
Rather than sidestep the episode, Raina leans into it. The special reflects on the fallout and his personal journey through it, blending observational comedy with moments of emotional candour. Early audience feedback from live performances suggests the tone is less about rapid-fire punchlines and more about storytelling with bite.
The special was filmed during his global Still Alive & Unfiltered tour, which ran from August 2025 to early 2026. The tour saw Raina perform across major international venues, including the Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York, a milestone that places him among the youngest Indian comedians to take that stage.
The title itself signals resilience. “Still Alive” is a nod to navigating both legal and public backlash while choosing to remain unapologetically authentic, a theme that appears to anchor the set.
With the special set to premiere online, all eyes are now on how audiences respond to a performance that promises equal parts reflection and wit. For Raina, the message is clear. He is not just back, he is ready to be heard on his own terms.
