GECs
Chrome week 7: English movie genre is the biggest gainer
MUMBAI: The opportunity to see (OTS) data collated by Chrome Data Analytics & Media for week seven has been released with the highest gainer of the week being the English movie genre in the eight metros. The genre witnessed a 5.4 per cent rise with Pix on top as it gained 76.8 per cent OTS.
English entertainment channels also saw a rise of five per cent in the eight metros with AXN topping the charts. The channel scored 70.9 per cent OTS.
In the eight metros, the business news genre also grew as it witnessed a rise of 3.7 per cent. CNBC Awaaz was again on top with 76.7 per cent OTS.
English news in the eight metros followed suit and witnessed a rise of 3.7 per cent. Times Now was the highest gainer with 87.5 per cent OTS.
In the bottom four, Hindi speaking markets (HSM) witnessed a minor drop. Religious genre witnessed a 0.8 per cent drop with Aastha remaining at the top with 98.5 per cent OTS.
Hindi GECs lost 0.6 per cent in the HSM with Colors gaining the most. The GEC gained 96.4 per cent OTS.
Hindi movie channels also saw a drop of 0.4 per cent in the HSM. Zee Cinema topped the charts with 95.7 per cent OTS.
At the bottom of the chart is Kids genre across the country with 0.3 per cent drop. Cartoon Network was at the top in the genre with 85.2 per cent OTS.
GECs
Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
