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UFO Moviez reports Q2&H1FY25 results
Mumbai, October 29, 2024: UFO Moviez announced its financial results for the quarter and half year ended 30 September 2024.
Financial Highlights:
Quarter ended 30 September 2024
Q2FY25 saw an 11 per cent YoY increase in total revenue, driven by growth in theatrical and exhibitor revenue. However, advertising revenue remained subdued due to the mixed performance of film releases during the quarter.
· Consolidated Revenues grew by 11 per cent from Rs 871 mn in Q2FY24 to ₹ 968 mn in Q2FY25,
· EBITDA for the quarter stood at Rs 102 mn, compared to ₹ 177 mn in Q2FY24,
· Reported a pre-tax loss of Rs six mn in Q2FY25, compared to the profit of ₹ 55 mn in Q2FY24,
· Reported Net loss of Rs 9 mn in Q2FY25, compared to a Net profit of ₹ 33 mn in Q2FY24.
Half Year September 30, 2024
· Consolidated Revenues grew by 11 per cent from Rs 1,913 mn versus Rs 1,725 mn in H1FY24,
· EBITDA stood at Rs 168 mn versus ₹ 340 mn in H1FY24,
· Reported loss of ₹ 49 mn at PBT level versus the profit of ₹ 90 mn in H1FY24,
· Reported Net loss of Rs 50 mn, compared to the Net profit of ₹ 58 mn in H1FY24.
“Q2FY25 highlighted the impact of quality content and underscored the need for consistency in successful releases across languages,” said executive director & group CEO Rajesh Mishra. “While some releases performed well, the underperformance of a few titles, along with a lack of successful Hindi films in September, contributed to muted advertising revenue. However, growth in theatrical and exhibitor revenue supported the overall performance, reaffirming the resilience of in-cinema entertainment. Looking ahead, with a strong lineup of upcoming releases such as Singham Again, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, Pushpa 2 etc, we are optimistic about building momentum in the upcoming quarters.”
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ZEE5, Applause announce new film Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa
Rajat Kapoor’s dark comedy thriller to stream on ZEE5 from April 10
MUMBAI: ZEE5 and Applause Entertainment have announced their next direct-to-digital collaboration, Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa, a darkly comic whodunnit set to stream from April 10.
Produced in association with Mithya Talkies and written and directed by Rajat Kapoor, the film marks the latest addition to a growing slate of genre-diverse titles from the two partners. Their previous collaborations include dramas, psychological thrillers and dark comedies, with this outing leaning into a layered murder mystery.
The film features an ensemble cast including Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, Waluscha De Sousa and Saurabh Shukla, among others. The narrative promises a mix of satire, strained relationships and hidden tensions, inviting viewers to look beyond the crime to the dynamics that lead up to it.
ZEE5 business head hindi and chief channel officer Andtv Kaveri Das said, “Our collaboration with Applause Entertainment has been instrumental in building a strong slate with titles such as Bloody Brothers, Mithya and Jab Khuli Kitaab. Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa is a natural progression, aligning with our focus on genre-led content that resonates with audiences.”
Applause Entertainment business head movies Sunil Chainani said, “This collaboration with ZEE5 continues to stand out for its diversity of genres and narrative styles. Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa adds a sharp, darkly comic whodunnit to that mix, driven by Rajat Kapoor’s distinct voice.”
Sharing his creative approach, Rajat Kapoor said he was drawn to the emotional layers behind the genre. “I was interested not just in the mechanics of a whodunnit, but the emotional violence that precedes physical violence. These are people who appear close, yet carry unspoken tensions that eventually surface.”
The partnership between ZEE5 and Applause continues to build on a shared focus on distinctive storytelling, with each project exploring a different tone and genre.
With its mix of humour, tension and ensemble storytelling, the film aims to offer more than just a mystery. It promises a closer look at the secrets people keep, and the consequences when they finally come to light.
