Mumbai: StarMaa witnessed an excellent week with its biggest launch in India in the last three years. The channel is leading in all bands. StarMaa Movies channel has beaten a Telugu GEC. Star Maa Music channel is at its best as the brand leads the way nationally.
Star Maa thanked their viewers and partners as they inspired them.
Mumbai: On the auspicious occasion of the Tamil New Year, Colors Tamil, Viacom18’s Tamil entertainment channel, brings to you the World Television Premiere of ‘Rajamagal’.
The captivating family drama that celebrates the unique bond between fathers and daughters, features Aadukalam Murugadoss as the father (Mathy) and Baby Prithiksha as the daughter (Kanmani). Begin your new year with the entire family on 14 April (Friday) from 2pm onwards.
Written and directed by Henry I, the film also features Bagavathi Perumal and Velina in supporting cast roles. It is produced by Moonwalk Pictures and the melodies are composed by Shankar Rangarajan.
Set in a rural background, Rajamagal chronicles the life of Mathy (Aadukalam Murugadoss) who is ready to go to any extent to fulfil his daughter Kanmani’s (Baby Prithiksha) wish.
Fascinated by her friend’s mansion, Kanmani asks her father to buy her a similar one, believing that he will fulfil her wish at any cost. Unwilling to disappoint his daughter, Mathy embarks on the mission, making the turn of events such a fascinating watch and a super hit family drama.
Does Mathy accomplish her aspirations? More importantly, does Kanmani value his pain? Tune in to Colors Tamil on 14 April at 2 pm and savour the true meaning of family love.
Director Henry said, “I am glad Colors Tamil is providing an opportunity for people across the globe to watch the World Television Premiere of Rajamagal on the auspicious occasion of Tamil New Year’s Day. The movie will resonate strongly with every parent and child, emphasising the true value of familial bonds and the struggles that each of the parents takes to ensure a smile is retained on their children’s faces. The soothing music coupled with appealing visuals adds to the poignant moments all through the film.”
Actor Aadukalam Murugadoss added, “I believe viewers will be thoroughly impressed with the storyline as it is a highly realistic movie. It will keep them engaged from start to finish. It was extremely touching for me to play this role, highlighting the iconic relationship between a father and a daughter. Although I have acted in many films, Rajamagal will remain an unforgettable one for me as it allowed me to showcase a different facet as an actor.”
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Mumbai: Set up in 2016, yFX Studios is a part of India’s biggest film studio – Yash Raj Films, the 50-year-plus entertainment conglomerate helmed by Aditya Chopra. With over 35 feature films to its credit, including the country’s biggest blockbusters like Pathaan, War, Tiger Zinda Hai, Sultan, etc, the award-winning yFX Studios is one of the industry’s leading players.
yFX Studios is a full-service visual effects facility, with state-of-the-art in-house technology, comprising over 250 skilled and experienced VFX artists and technicians, headed by Academy (Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences) and VES (Visual Effects Society) member Sherry Bharda. From being part of the initial script readings, to pre-visualisation, shoot supervision, to final VFX and post, and supervision of colour grading, yFX Studios is an integral part of the entire film-making process.
Their latest offering is YRF’s recent release – Pathaan, which has become the highest-grossing Hindi language film worldwide. Pathaan is a part of Aditya Chopra’s ambitious YRF spy universe and has the biggest superstars of the country – Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham. This marquee tentpole project has been directed by Siddharth Anand.
yFX Studios has designed and worked on the visual effects for all YRF films for the last six years, as well as non-YRF films like the action blockbuster Uri, Salman Khan’s Bharat, and international projects as well. Currently, the studio is working on the much-anticipated Tiger 3, starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in lead roles.
yFX Studios’ official website gives us a glimpse of what goes into making magic through visual effects for a jaw-dropping cinematic experience, and importantly, the people behind the alchemy!
Mumbai: Bringing alive old Telugu movies, Tata Play, has expanded its regional foothold with the launch of its new value-added service Telugu Classics. This platform will transport viewers back to the 50’s to 90’s era of Telugu cinema and recreate the magic of golden cinema. Tata Play aims to strengthen its Classic portfolio offering and already has Classic TV and Classic Cinema for Hindi entertainment along with Tata Play Hits for evergreen English shows from the 80’s-90’s era and now will be entertaining the Telugu audience through this current offering.
Telugu Classics will bring a vast spectrum of genres including popular and celebrated movies from the 50’s-90’s era featuring superstars such as Chiranjeevi, NTR, ANR Balakrishna, Savitri, Krishna Kumari, and many more. Viewers will see cult films like Lava Kusa (1963), Challenge (1984), Suvarna Sundari (1957), Khaidi (1983), Vetagadu (1979), etc. spanning from the monochrome to the colour movie era. Along with movies, the service will also showcase handpicked TV shows and songs from the yester era. A special and exclusive segment called, ‘Vendithera Vaelpulu’ has also been designed for the viewers where they will get to see the Biographies on superstars of Telugu Cinema on weekends. The programming will also have short content like best scenes & dialogues from classic movies that will entertain the audiences in between movies. Tata Play Telugu Classics is also the only platform that will showcase back-to-back Telugu classic movies in a day. The platform will serve as the ultimate go to destination for people who want to enjoy a walk down the memory and celebrate these entertainment masterpieces again.
Commenting on the same, Tata Play’s chief commercial and content officer Pallavi Puri said, “Continuing to cater to our subscribers’ love and appreciation for quality content, we are happy to announce Tata Play Telugu Classics as an addition to the vast library of value-added services on Tata Play. Through this expansion, we aim to revive the charm of legendary Telugu content and provide our viewers with an opportunity to relive the golden era of Telugu cinema. I especially want to thank our partner Shemaroo Entertainment for helping us curate this service and restoring these classics for generations to relish.”
“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Tata Play, in its latest value-added service – Telugu Classics, curated to bring exceptional Telugu classic films to audiences across India. This new service is aimed at presenting the best of Telugu cinema from the 1950s to the 1990s. These decades represent the golden era of Telugu cinema and continue to be a popular choice of viewers even today. Given Shemaroo’s focus on quality content and Tata Play’s commitment to providing world class entertainment, the long-standing partnership between the two organisations comes as a natural fit. The teams are eagerly looking forward to unveiling this new service for Tata Play subscribers and exceeding their expectations with exceptional content,” said Shemaroo Entertainment COO of broadcasting Sandeep Gupta.
Subscribers can view Telugu classics on 1441 for Rs 1.5per day and enjoy the content on their Tata Play mobile app on Live TV and VOD.
Telugu Classics is a part of Tata Play’s range of entertainment value-added services like Tata Play South Talkies, Tata Play Videshi Kahaniyan, Tata Play Romance, film-based services like Tata Play Marathi Cinema, Tata Play Kannada Cinema, Tata Play Bollywood Premiere, Tata Play Telugu Cinema, Tata Play Tamil Cinema, and TV show based content on Tata Play Hits for popular English shows from the 80’s and 90’s and many more, thus making Tata Play the hub for best content across all genres in Hindi and English from the yesteryears.
News 1st is Karnataka’s Fastest Growing Kannada News Channel.
In just over two years News 1st is amongst the Top five News Channels and Surging.
Some Facts First
# The Fastest Growing Kannada News Channel
# Renowned for Quality Content, Programming Innovations, Brand Integrations and Event Associations on Scale
# Winning Key Brand Accounts
# Reaching > 35 per cent of Karnataka
# The No:1 Channel for Karnataka Elections Coverage
# No: 2 of Youtube
From 1 April, 2023 News 1st will become News 1st Kannada.
Due to the name change, BARC will start monitoring the channel afresh from April 1st.
During the changeover, ratings for News 1st Kannada will be temporarily paused.
This pause will be for a period of six to eight weeks starting 1 April, 2023.
Post six to eight weeks, ratings will resume like before.
This note is to let advertisers and agencies know of the development.
News 1st Kannada looks forward to the continued support of all in its endeavour to be the No:1 Kannada News Channel.
Mumbai: Tips Music (Tips Industries Limited), India’s music label, has announced its ambitious growth plans for FY24, revamping its focus on strategically expanding the regional content offerings. As part of these growth plans, the company is targeting to achieve approximately 30 per cent y-o-y top line growth for the next three years.
The company has reaffirmed its commitment to the South Indian film music industry by acquiring the audio rights of Mani Ratnam’s Tamil film series, Ponniyin Selvan: I (PS-1) and Ponniyin Selvan: 2 (PS-2). The success of PS-1 and other Tamil films has motivated the company to prioritise and enhance its market presence in the South for the upcoming financial year. This strategic move reflects Tips Music’s vision of expanding its portfolio and strengthening its partnerships with leading composers and artists in the region, while delivering exceptional music experience to its audience.
Tips Music chairman and managing director Kumar Taurani said, “At Tips Music, we aim to explore the exponential untapped potential of the South Indian music industry. With its rich cultural heritage and diverse audience base, the Tamil music market presents a tremendous opportunity for us to showcase our expertise in delivering exceptional music experiences. Through strategic associations and partnerships with the brightest talent in the region, we are committed to expanding our content portfolio and market share among the Tamil audiences.”
The first song and trailer launch of Ponniyin Selvan: 2 (PS-2) received an overwhelming response from fans and audiences on major social media platforms, after its release. Taurani added, “As we embark on this journey, we are excited about our upcoming projects in the South Indian market, including the highly anticipated movie Merry Christmas featuring Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif, directed by Sriram Raghavan. The film is produced by Tips Films Ltd. (A sister concern of Tips Music) is a bi-lingual film in Hindi and Tamil and will be released across all markets in South India.”
In Q3FY23, Tips Music released a total of 243 songs, including both film and non-film songs, compared to 215 songs in FY21 and 276 songs in FY22. The company plans to release approximately 10-12 major films across all languages for FY24, reflecting their continued commitment to delivering outstanding music experiences to their audience.
The company’s strategic focus on launches and its extensive catalogue of songs have driven a surge in consumption across various platforms, leading to this optimistic growth forecast. Tips Music boasts of a vast music catalogue of over 30,000 tracks and 5,500 albums spanning 24 languages.
Mumbai: MX Player’s line-up of international shows for April 2023 is sure to take you on an enjoyable adventure. From historical dramas to heartwarming comedies, the upcoming Chinese and Korean dramas from around the world will surely entertain you. Get ready to immerse yourself in the stories of strong characters navigating love, loss, and everything in between. Sit back, relax and enjoy MX VDesi’s enticing April 2023 slate.
First April – Fall in Love (2021)
‘Fall in Love’ (2021) is an enthralling Chinese drama that revolves around Mu Wan Qing (Jingyi Zhang), who returns to China to lay her mother’s ashes to rest. However, her true motive is to unravel the mystery behind her family’s tragic past. In her quest, she befriends two intriguing men: Tan Xuan Lin, a daring commander playing a dangerous game, and Xu Guang Yao, a revered son of a Commander who abhors political power struggles. Despite their differences, they form an unlikely alliance and delve deeper into the mystery, facing perilous challenges that test their loyalty and courage. With a coup d’état wreaking havoc on the Shanghai army, the trio realizes that they must set aside their personal struggles and unite to safeguard their country. ‘Fall in Love’ explores how love, friendship, and patriotism can unite individuals from diverse backgrounds in times of adversity. This gripping series with its intricate plot, complex characters, and poignant moments will leave you on the edge of your seat. Watch ‘Fall in Love’ on MX Player in Hindi from the first April 2023.
Fifth April – The Lady in Dignity
‘The Lady in Dignity’ follows the lives of two women with conflicting views – Woo-A-Jin (Kim Hee-Sun) and Park Bok Ja (Sun-ah Kim). In the midst of a wealthy yet dysfunctional family, Woo-A Jin is a dutiful daughter-in-law living a luxurious life. But her world comes crashing down when she hires a new caretaker, Park Bok-Ja, who seduces her ailing father-in-law and becomes his wife, leaving the family in disbelief. With multiple layers of complexity, it delves deep into the intricacies of the societal class system, showcasing the rise of one woman from the bottom to the top, while the other falls from grace. This juicy drama takes a jab at the hypocrisy of the supposedly elegant upper class, exposing their inelegance and flaws. A captivating tale of power, manipulation, and betrayal, prep up to witness how seemingly perfect life can unravel and how one’s status can be both a blessing and a curse. The Korean drama is set to stream in Hindi on MX Player from fifth April onwards.
Eighth April – My Debate Opponent season two
Prep up for an epic showdown in the world of debating with the popular sequel to the 2019 Chinese hit series ‘My Debate Opponent Season two’. This time, the story revolves around a group of unlikely debaters thrown together by a group of unscrupulous teachers looking to rig an inter-school debating competition. The team comprises headstrong Xiao Yu (Wu Jiayi) and the rudderless Nan Bei, (Zilu Zhai) Despite the low expectations of their teachers, the team quickly discovers a way to blend their diverse skills and become a formidable debating force. But the scheme of the manipulative school principal threatens to derail their newfound success. Will the young debaters be able to rise above the challenges and prove themselves on the most prestigious debating platform of all? A thrilling ride filled with unexpected twists and turns, ‘Hello Debate Opponent Season two’ explores the power of teamwork, determination, and the unbreakable human spirit. Catch the series on MX Player in Hindi from eight April onwards.
12 April – The Song of Glory
Experience political turmoil, power struggles, and romance in ‘The Song of Glory’, a 2020 historical drama directed by Li Hui Zhu and Deng Wei En. Prince Peng Cheng, Liu Yikang (Qin Hao) introduced political reforms to restore order in the Liu Song dynasty but faced opposition from powerful aristocrats. With few allies, he agrees to marry Shen Li Ge (Li Qin), the brilliant daughter of the powerful Shen family with deep military roots. Together, they face corrupt and powerful clans, using their intelligence and strength to succeed. Witness the struggles of a young prince fighting for his people and a couple striving to restore peace and love to their nation. Will they succeed, or will their efforts be in vain? The Song of Glory streams on MX Player in Hindi from 12th April onwards.
19 April – Court Lady
Step into the lavish world of China’s Tang dynasty with Court Lady, a captivating Chinese drama that tells the love story of Sheng Chu Mu (Xu Kai) and Fu Rou (Li Yi Tong). Sheng Chu Mu, the eldest son of a prestigious military family, has always lived a life of luxury and indulgence. Known as the biggest playboy in the capital city of Chang’an, he finds himself in trouble yet again and decides to escape to Guangzhou with a friend. There, he meets Fu Rou, the daughter of a local merchant, and is instantly smitten by her stunning beauty. But their love story is not without its challenges as they navigate the complexities of societal expectations and familial obligations. As both the characters embark on a journey of romance and self-discovery, viewers are transported to a bygone era of opulence, political intrigue, and forbidden love. Will Sheng Chu Mu and Fu Rou’s love withstand the tests of time and circumstance? Tune into MX Player to unravel the secrets as ‘Court Lady’ streams in Hindi from 19th April.
26 April- Novoland: Eagle Flag
Prepare to be transported to a world of adventure, romance, and power struggles with Novoland: Eagle Flag, an enthralling Chinese costume drama. Set in a time of chaos and darkness, the story follows the lives of three young heroes, Lu Gui Chen, Ji Ye, and Yu Ran, fighting against a tyrannical warlord and other ominous forces. Lu Gui Chen, the heir to the nomadic Qingyang tribe, is sent to the Eastern Land as a hostage. There, he befriends Ji Ye, an illegitimate son who aspires to become a warrior, and Yu Ran, a princess from the Winged tribe. As they bond together, romantic feelings emerge but their idyllic lives are soon threatened by the iron-fisted rule of warlord Ying Wu Yi, who has a stronghold over the emperor and the nobles. The trio decides to join forces and challenge Ying Wu Yi at Shangyang Pass, but they don’t know that an even more sinister plot is unfolding. Will Lu Gui Chen, Ji Ye, and Yu Ran defeat the ruthless warlord and overcome the dark forces threatening their world? Find out as ‘Novoland: Eagle Flag’ streams on MX Player in Hindi from 26 April onwards.
Mumbai: Mumbai Duty-Free and Ajay Devgn’s highly-anticipated movie “Bholaa” joined forces to take customers on a world of excitement and adventure. This collaboration provided an excellent opportunity for both brands to bring the world of travel, lifestyle, and entertainment to the airport shopping experience.
As part of this exclusive partnership, travellers and shopaholics had the opportunity to meet and interact with the Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn himself. He visited the Mumbai Duty-Free store on the 23 of March, took selfies and brought a touch of entertainment to the airport. Travellers shopping at Mumbai Duty Free will have the chance to win exclusive “Bholaa” merchandise and movie tickets.
Vice president of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships Amit Butani shared, “At Mumbai Duty-Free, we’re always looking for ways to enhance the shopping experience for our customers. The upcoming film “Bholaa” is the perfect fit for our brand, as it brings together travel, lifestyle, and entertainment in a way that our customers can relate to. This marketing initiative is a testament to our commitment to providing credible, exciting opportunities for our customers. We’re thrilled to bring this film to life through our stores and look forward to seeing the impact it has on our cu
Mumbai: Mumbai Duty-Free and Ajay Devgn’s highly-anticipated movie “Bholaa” joined forces to take customers on a world of excitement and adventure. This collaboration provided an excellent opportunity for both brands to bring the world of travel, lifestyle, and entertainment to the airport shopping experience.
As part of this exclusive partnership, travellers and shopaholics had the opportunity to meet and interact with the Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn himself. He visited the Mumbai Duty-Free store on the 23 of March, took selfies and brought a touch of entertainment to the airport. Travellers shopping at Mumbai Duty Free will have the chance to win exclusive “Bholaa” merchandise and movie tickets.
Vice president of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships Amit Butani shared, “At Mumbai Duty-Free, we’re always looking for ways to enhance the shopping experience for our customers. The upcoming film “Bholaa” is the perfect fit for our brand, as it brings together travel, lifestyle, and entertainment in a way that our customers can relate to. This marketing initiative is a testament to our commitment to providing credible, exciting opportunities for our customers. We’re thrilled to bring this film to life through our stores and look forward to seeing the impact it has on our customers”.
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Mumbai: With the gleam of lights and echo of the chants, the makers of ‘Adipurush’ release the glorious poster of the film on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. The poster depicts Prabhas as Raghav, Kriti Sanon as Janaki, Sunny Singh as Shesh, and Devdatta Nage bowing down to them as Bajrang. The film carries forward the virtue of Prabhu Shri Ram that entails dharma, courage and sacrifice which rightly reflects in the elegant poster.
As Ram Navami celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ram and beginning of goodness, the makers reveal a significant symbol of divinity that marks the establishment of dharma to beat adharma. Indian epic Ramayana, Adipurush is all set to hit the big screen on 16 June, 2023 in IMAX and 3D.
Adipurush, directed by Om Raut is produced by T- Series, Bhushan Kumar & Krishan Kumar, Om Raut, Prasad Sutar and Rajesh Nair of Retrophiles and will be releasing globally on 16 June 2023.
Mumbai: Maya CARE, a charitable foundation that provides free assistance to the elderly and is entirely managed by a team of emerging leaders who have overcome disabilities, has won the Best CSR Project Film Award at the second edition of the Socio Corpo CSR Film Festival. The award was presented at the prestigious film festival at the Ramee International Hotel in Pune on Saturday, 18 March.
On behalf of Maya CARE, the award was received by Archana Joshi, a wheelchair user proudly representing Maya CARE’s Project Bindu, Mahesh Kulkarni, who have been serving the elderly for over a decade of his association with Maya CARE and 84-year-old Maya CARE director Dr Suresh Gokhale.
The award-winning film showcased the inspiring story of Abhijit Mali, who met with an accident which rendered him a paraplegic, and how he overcame a paralyzing accident to become a Project Coordinator with Maya CARE Maharashtra through their Project Bindu initiative.
Project Bindu (which means “focus” in Sanskrit) is an empowering initiative that recruits persons with no work experience/relevant skills and are suffering from hearing/visual/orthopaedic/neural/learning disabilities. Project Bindu offers intensive training, mentoring and paid internships to enhance their self-esteem and independence, transforming them into economically independent professionals who join the ever growing leadership team of Maya CARE or embrace the opportunity to work with other employers like Indigo Airlines.
“This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team and Project Bindu, who have shown that despite their disabilities, they can make a meaningful impact in our society. There is a sentence from this film, which is pertinent – Abhijit and others like him, irrespective of race/religion/culture, face the same sense of despondence, of being dependent on others, asking them for help all the time. But with the work they do at Maya CARE, they tell us that they feel pride, at being able to help thousands of elderly across the world, who bless them for their effort!” said Maya CARE co-founder Abhay Joshi.
Maya CARE co-founder Manjiri Gokhale Joshi, described Maya CARE film (seven minutes) winning the award as a milestone Maya CARE’s journey. She explained, “Our own Project Bindu team comprising emerging leaders who have overcome hearing, visual and locomotor disabilities have contributed to make this happen, including coordination with the film festival organisers, film editors, voiceover, submission and more, with immense support from volunteers who visit the elderly across India.”