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Sony MAX celebrates Dhanush’s birthday with the blockbuster movie ‘Super Khiladi Returns’ on July 18
MUMBAI: Have you recovered from the fever of Kolaveri D? Because we haven’t! The much loved southern heartthrob, Venkatesh Prabhu aka Dhanush is a force to reckon with. Born in a humble family, his tell-a-tale story has left many inspired. The star of today was never born with a silver spoon and had his share of hardships before turning his fortune around. He stepped into the world of cinema with his father’s directorial venture while he was still a student and later shot to fame with ‘Kadhal Konden’ directed by his sibling in 2002. Since then, the playback singer, actor, director, producer, writer, lyricist and screenwriter has left no stone unturned.
This 28th July, as ‘Dhanush’ turns 35 years old, Sony MAX, India’s iconic Hindi movie channel from Sony Pictures Networks will air his blockbuster movie ‘Super Khiladi Returns’ on Thursday, July 18 at 12 pm in commemoration of his birthday. The movie showcase Dhanush as a carefree, laid-back guy who falls in the love with the sister (played by Shriya Saran) of a business tycoon (Prakash Raj). His power packed performances together with his boyish charm in the movie is definitely a visual treat for the viewers.
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Zee5 launches five free FAST channels on Samsung TV Plus India
New genre-led channels bring comedy, drama, horror, classics and South films to Smart TVs.
MUMBAI: Zee5 just turned Samsung Smart TVs into a free entertainment buffet because when premium content costs nothing, even the remote control starts smiling. Zee5 has launched five curated free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels on Samsung TV Plus India, making high-quality, genre-specific entertainment available subscription-free to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners across the country.
The five channels now live are:
Zee Comedy Nation – Popular comedy shows and movies
Zee Dil Se – Compelling drama series
ZEE Horror Nights – Horror and supernatural content
ZEE Cine Classic – Timeless Indian films
ZEE South Flix – High-energy South Indian films dubbed in Hindi
All content is drawn from Zee5’s extensive library and programmed in a lean-back, always-on format ideal for large-screen viewing. This launch strengthens Zee5’s Connected TV strategy at a time when 64 per cent of its premium content watch time already comes from connected devices.
Zee5 chief business officer Siju Prabhakaran said, “At Zee5, we believe accessibility and scale will define the next phase of digital entertainment growth in India. Our presence on Samsung TV Plus strengthens our Connected TV strategy, enabling viewers to discover curated, genre-led content in a seamless, free, and premium environment.”
Samsung TV Plus India head of partnerships Kunal Mehta added, “Local partnerships are at the heart of how we grow Samsung TV Plus in India. Zee Entertainment is one of India’s most iconic media brands, and bringing their channels to our service means millions more Samsung Smart TV owners can enjoy premium local content, subscription-free.”
The channels are available directly through the pre-installed Samsung TV Plus app with no login or subscription required. This marks another milestone in Zee5’s CTV expansion and builds on its growing international presence, with Zee channels already available on Samsung TV Plus across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
In a streaming world where paywalls often block the fun, Zee5 and Samsung have quietly opened the gates, proving that sometimes the best things in life (and on your TV) really are free especially when they come with a side of comedy, drama, horror, classics and South Indian blockbuster energy.
