Movies
Zee Cinemalu Announces World Television Premiere of Superhit Romance-Idi Maa Prema Katha
MUMBAI: Continuing to respect and support new-time actors, Zee Cinemalu’s World Television Premiere of Idi Maa Prema Katha stars the well-known faces from the small screen – Zee Telugu’s very own Anchor Ravi and Kalyana Vaibhogam-famed Meghana Lokesh. Making their much-appreciated film debut with Idi Maa Prema Katha, the film also marks Director Ayodhya Karthik’s first film in the film industry. Be sure to catch this heart-warming romance on 21st July at 8:00 PM, only on Zee Cinemalu and Zee Cinemalu HD.
Ravi plays the role of Arun and is paired opposite Meghana, who portrays Sandhya. The story revolves around a vintage love story set against a college backdrop. Meghana Lokesh, who is currently doing two hit shows on Zee Telugu – Raktha Sambandham and Kalyana Vaibhogam, has stunned audiences with her confident first-time silver-screen performance. Anchor Ravi–who is extremely popular on television for his rugged style and flamboyant personality–has also received a lot of praise for his work in the film. Comedian Prabhas Sreenu, Priyadarshi, the young actor who has recently made his mark with his comic timing and acting capabilities, Tulasi, Vizag Prasad, and Getup Srinu play important roles. The music by young singer and composer Karthik Kodakandla is a major highlight of the film and has proven to be a huge hit with youngsters.
International
Council of Europe to unveil new TV and streaming co-production convention
Series Mania Forum to host landmark signing to boost global TV collaboration
LILLE: The small screen is getting a big policy push. At this year’s Series Mania Forum in Lille, Alain Berset will take centre stage to chair the opening ceremony for a new international convention aimed at reshaping how television and streaming series are co-produced across borders.
Set for March 26 at the Théâtre Marie Curie in Lille Grand Palais, the signing marks the debut of the first legal framework dedicated specifically to the independent co-production of series. In an industry where stories travel faster than ever, the move aims to make collaboration smoother, fairer and more transparent.
Backed by the Council of Europe, the convention is designed to strengthen cultural ties, give independent producers a firmer footing, and bring greater clarity to deals in a rapidly evolving content landscape. With streaming platforms fuelling a surge in global storytelling, the timing feels deliberate.
Council of Europe secretary general Alain Berset, underscored the cultural heft of series today, noting how they carry voices and viewpoints across borders. He called on member states and countries beyond Europe to sign on, framing the initiative as a way to turn culture into a tool for cooperation and democratic exchange.
For Series Mania founder and general director Laurence Herszberg, hosting the signing is both symbolic and strategic. She described the convention as a step that could widen the range of stories reaching audiences, staying true to the forum’s long-standing mission of championing diverse storytelling.
The ceremony will unfold alongside the Lille Dialogues, a high-level summit that gathers policymakers and industry leaders to debate the future of Europe’s audiovisual sector. Berset is also set to deliver the opening address there, adding political weight to a week already rich in creative ambition.
In short, as screens multiply and borders blur, Europe is putting a framework in place to ensure that storytelling keeps pace, collaboratively and coherently.
