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Tenali Rama helps Contiloe Pictures bag Zee Rishtey award
MUMBAI: Contiloe Pictures’ has been on an award-winning spree this year. Recently, their newest offering on Sab TV Tenali Rama was awarded at the Zee Rishtey Awards 2017 in the “Rishto Ki Parakh” category.
The recently-launched show is based on the famous Telugu poet Tenali Rama and his adventures. This is Contiloe’s first offering in the historical comedy genre, and this award is a testament of all the hard work that has gone into creating this show.
Contiloe is known to be a pioneer in the television industry for producing successful historical and mythological shows such as Maharana Pratap, Jhansi Ki Rani, Chakravartin Ashoka, Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanuman and Vighnaharta Ganesh.
Zee Rishtey Awards will air on 15 October 2017 at 7pm on Zee TV.
Contiloe Pictures CEO Abhimanyu Singh said, “At Contiloe, we have always been motivated to tell stories that are a mixture of entertainment and values. Tenali Rama is a mix of wit, humour and learning, served with loads of fun and entertainment.”
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… connection because this time, the game isn’t just about winning, it’s about who’s with you. Sony Pictures Networks India is gearing up to launch a new reality game show, Tum Ho Naa, expanding its unscripted slate with a format that promises both emotion and engagement.
The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV, with Rajeev Khandelwal stepping in as host. Known for his measured screen presence and selective choices, Khandelwal’s return to television adds a layer of familiarity and credibility to the upcoming format.
While specific details of the gameplay remain under wraps, the positioning suggests a reality format that leans as much on emotional resonance as it does on competition, an increasingly popular blend in Indian television, where audiences are gravitating towards content that offers both stakes and storytelling.
Khandelwal, reflecting on his return, noted that his choices have often been guided by instinct rather than convention, describing Tum Ho Naa as a project that feels “close to the heart”. His association also signals Sony’s continued focus on anchoring new formats with recognisable faces who bring both relatability and depth.
The launch comes at a time when broadcasters are doubling down on original non-fiction formats to drive appointment viewing, even as digital platforms expand parallel reach. By placing the show across both linear television and OTT, Sony appears to be aiming for a dual-audience strategy capturing traditional viewers while engaging digital-first consumers.
As the countdown to premiere begins, Tum Ho Naa positions itself not just as another game show, but as a reminder that sometimes, the biggest prize on screen isn’t the jackpot, it’s the journey shared along the way.
