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Vijay lines-up special on Vinayaka Chaturthi day
MUMBAI: Vijay TV has lined up special programmes for Vinayaka Chaturthi day. The special show will be beamed on 18 September.
The Patti Mandram will air a special show; Cinema Padalgal Pengalai Avamathikindradha? at 8 am. The Kollywood actress Trisha will be interviewed on Mudal Mudala at 9 am.
An exclusive feature film Chellamey, starring Reema Sen and the music by Harris Jayaraj will be featured at 10 am. The show Star Udan Oru Naal will bring to viewers the director Cheran, the man behind many critically acclaimed movies like Autograph and Pandavar Boomi at 10 am.
Directed by Parthiban, Kodaikul Mazhai will feature at 11 am. The making of the film, directors’ view and lots more related to the film will also feature. The Tamil feature film Naina will telecast at 11:30 am. The programme Vijay Top 10, a weekly update on the top 10 films that are doing well in the box office and the new releases will be aired at 2:30 pm.
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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.
