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Week 50 ratings: Major GECs register a hike
MUMBAI: In the week 50 of TAM TV ratings, Zee TV, which has reported consistent growth over the past few weeks, saw a fall in viewership. Life OK too witnessed a drop in its viewership. As for the other channels, it was a good week as they saw an increase in the ratings.
As per the TVT data sourced from TAM subscribers for week 50, Star Plus remains at the number one position with 579 million TVTs as compared to last week’s 561 million TVTs.
Colors reported 449 million TVTs, as compared 480 million in week 49. Zee TV slipped to the third position, seeing a decline in viewership at 439 million TVTs as compared to last week’s 456 million TVTs.
Life OK was at number four position with a fall in the viewership and reported 313 million TVTs, as compared to 325 million TVTs last week. Sab occupied the fifth position, however the channel recorded hike in the viewership with 291 million TVTs, as compared to 261 million TVTs last week.
Sony witnessed a growth in the viewership but still continued to occupy the number six position with 267 million TVTs, as compared to 241 million TVTs last week.
GECs
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.
