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UTV’s distribution venture appoints an international and national head
MUMBAI: UTV’s new baby – the distribution network for motion pictures has now appointed heads at the national and international level.
While Sanjeev Mehta would be heading the national distribution as vice-president, films distribution, India, Sridhar Sreekakula, an Indian-born US resident has joined the company as president – North America operations. Mehta, who has over 16 years of experience in strategy, business development and consumer marketing (his last assignment being Reliance Infocomm), would be spearheading UTV’s distribution network in the country, reaching big screens, multiplexes and digital theaters. The network would provide distribution width and depth to Hindi, English and even regional language motion pictures in the desired markets.
On the other hand, Sreekakula, will be leading and establishing the film distribution network across the US, Canada, and Trinidad and neighboring territories. With over 20 years of experience in the International marketing of films and television content, Sreekakula is known for his widespread knowledge and expertise in the home-video and cable market of the US, having worked in various companies like Arrow Films International, Southern Star Studios, Cronus Entertainment and 21st Century Film Corporation states the company release.
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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.
