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Zimbabwe-Sri Lanka-WI cricket tri-series live on dittoTV
MUMBAI: Cricket lovers who miss their favourite matches due to various reasons can breathe a sigh of relief. Over the top (OTT) platform dittoTV will provide live feed of the Zimbabwe – Sri Lanka -West Indies cricket tri-series match, which commenced on 14 November 2016.
The matches can be watched live on Ten1 HD channel available on the digital platform. The series comprises six round-robin matches and subscribers can watch the channel at 1 pm on November 14, 16,19, 21, 23 and on the concluding day, 27 November.
“Cricket is unarguably the most celebrated sport in India. However, with the tri-series airing in the middle of the day, working professionals and students may miss out on the matches. With dittoTV, cricket enthusiasts can catch up on all the action live via their smartphones, laptops or any internet connected device. We are very excited to bring the tri-series live to viewers on our platform,” said dittoTV business head Archana Anand in a statement.
The dittoTV app is available on Android and iOS platforms, with a monthly subscription charge of Rs 20.
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Subedaar puts Indian original cinema on the global map with record-breaking Prime Video debut
MUMBAI: Prime Video has a runaway hit on its hands. Subedaar, the gritty action drama starring Anil Kapoor, has stormed to become the most-watched Indian original movie on the platform in its opening weekend, cracking the Top 10 across 31 countries and landing in 91 per cent of India’s pin codes within days of its March 5 premiere.
The film, a visceral, emotionally-charged story of a retired soldier, Subedaar Arjun Maurya, wrestling with civilian life amid crime and corruption, has struck a nerve. Directed by Suresh Triveni and co-starring Radhikka Madan, Mona Singh, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Faisal Malik, and Khushboo Sundar, the film is already being hailed as a showcase for what Indian original storytelling can achieve on the world stage.
“Subedaar’s success is a reflection of the growing scale and global resonance of Indian storytelling,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India. “The film’s emotional narrative, its rooted portrayal of a soldier confronting his toughest battles beyond the battlefield, has struck a chord. Anil Kapoor delivers an acting masterclass, while Suresh Triveni’s solid direction and great performances from the ensemble cast have resulted in love and appreciation from customers across the world.”
Kapoor, 62, has been here before, but rarely at this altitude. Written by Triveni and Prajwal Chandrashekar, with dialogues by Triveni, Saurabh Dwivedi, and Chandrashekar, the film is a production by Opening Image Films in association with Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network (AKFCN), produced by Vikram Malhotra, Kapoor, and Triveni.
Subedaar streams exclusively on Prime Video in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across India, and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
For Prime Video, the numbers tell the real story: one weekend, one film, a global footprint, and a very loud signal that Indian original cinema is no longer just travelling well. It’s arriving.
