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Sony MAX to celebrate 5 years of S.S. Rajamouli’s Bahubali: The Beginning
Mumbai: Sony MAX will celebrate 5 years of Bahubali: The Beginning through a special telecast of the Prabhas and Rana Daggubati starrer on July 11 at 8PM. Five years since its release, Bahubali: The Beginning, has continued to maintain a special place in every Bollywood fan’s heart with its high-octane stunts, gripping storyline and a stellar cast.
The movie that first hit the screens on July 10, 2015, features superstar Prabhas, Rana Duggubati and Tamanna Bhatia in the lead roles who were supported by Ramya Krishnan, Sathyaraj, Anushka Shetty, and Nassar. The first of two cinematic parts, the film follows Shiva, an adventurous young man who helps his love Avanthika rescue Devasena, the former queen of Mahishmati who is now a prisoner under the tyrannical rule of king Bhallaladeva. The movie concludes with probably one of the most intriguing suspense scenes of all time, leaving fans with the question, "Katappa Ne Bahubali ko Kyun Maara?"
The movie is also fondly remembered for its pioneering VFX, production design and cinematography by V. Srinivas Mohan, Sabu Cyril and K. K. Senthil Kumar respectively. The film's brilliant soundtracks and background score were composed by M. M. Keeravani (M.M. Kreem).
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Samay Thakkar, Hindi voice-over-artist for Katappa’s character
Even after the 5 years of the film’s launch, I think the one thing that stood out is the passion and brilliant performances by all the lead actors and supporting cast. Rajamouli sir's direction has been remarkable too. The creative storytelling with the on-point humour element by Katappa’s character makes the film a full-time entertainer. I can never get bored of watching the film on Sony MAX whenever it airs. The movie even 5 years after the release still feels fresh.
Stay Tuned to witness a nostalgia ride with Bahubali and Katappa in
Bahubali: The Beginning on Sony MAX at 8 PM on July 11th.
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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.
