Tag: Prakash Ramchandani

  • Spuul.com bolsters its Tamil film library with Rajshri deal

    Spuul.com bolsters its Tamil film library with Rajshri deal

    MUMBAI: Movie streaming service Spuul.com has strengthened its Tamil film library with the acquisition of over 50 Tamil classic titles from Rajshri Media, including hits of Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.

    Tamil movies belonging to a variety of genres such as action, drama, romance and comedy are now available for free on Spuul.

    Some of the popular titles include ‘Ullasa Paravaigal’, ‘Moondru Mugam, ‘Kakki Chattai’, ‘Michael Madana Kama Rajan’ and ‘Rhythm’. Other Tamil flicks on Spuul include ‘Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu’, ‘Ram Laxman’,’ Gunaa’,’ Singaravelan’, ‘Baashha ’, ‘Kadhal Kottai’ and ‘Kadhal Mannan’.

    Spuul India CEO Prakash Ramchandani said, “Tamil cinema enjoys an ardent fan following in India and abroad. However, these fans don’t have easy access to their favorite fare. This will now change with Spuul’s movie offering just a few clicks away.”

    The growing adoption of the web and mobile has meant that the film industry in the South is increasingly looking to leverage the internet to distribute and market films to a wider audience.

    Spuul.com makes popular Indian movies available to movie buffs through its free and paid plans. The movies can be watched on the web at spuul.com or an iOS mobile device with the free app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Facebook lovers can watch the movies in Facebook with Spuul’s dedicated app for Facebook.

  • YRF films now available on Spuul

    YRF films now available on Spuul

    Mumbai: Spuul.com, the streaming service for Indian movies and TV shows online, has announced an agreement with Yash Raj Films (YRF), to make the studio‘s movies instantly available on Spuul.

    Bollywood buffs worldwide can now watch YRF‘s movies like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Dil To Pagal Hai, Dhoom and Band Baaja Baaraat on their desktops and mobile devices with Spuul.

    According to the company, the proliferation of the internet, together with the growing popularity of smartphones and tablets, has catalysed demand for Indian movies online. Spuul is harnessing these trends to offer netizens, especially the young tech savvy users, the convenience of anytime, anywhere access to their favorites movies.

    Spuul South Asia head Prakash Ramchandani said, "It is great to partner with Yash Raj Films, a studio that has produced some of Indian cinema‘s finest and most memorable movies. From old classics like ‘Kabhi Kabhie‘ and ‘Silsila‘ to new-age smash-hits like ‘Ek Tha Tiger‘ and ‘Ishaqzade‘ we are delighted to offer our users such a robust collection of movies and will continue to work with our partners to regularly expand our offering."

    Yash Raj Films general manager – digital and new media Anand Gurnani said, "In line with the evolving digital landscape, we endeavor to have our content present on all legitimate digital touch-points globally. A digital distribution platform like Spuul, provides us a window to connect with our viewers and also enable them to access our evergreen catalogue of films at their convenience."

    Spuul has recently launched its app for Facebook, which allows users to watch full-length movies on Facebook while they chat, check feeds and notifications.

    Spuul is also available as a free mobile app for iOS devices (iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch) and as a web service.

  • FTBHJ to release on Spuul.com on 13 Nov

    FTBHJ to release on Spuul.com on 13 Nov

    MUMBAI: Bollywood film ‘Future Toh Bright Hai Ji’, which is currently running in theatres, will release online on Spuul.com, ten days after the film’s theatrical release on 2 November.

    Starting 13 November, movie lovers worldwide, including India, can instantly watch ‘Future Toh Bright Hai Ji’ (FTBHJ) anytime, anywhere on a wide variety of devices by signing up for an account on Spuul.com or downloading Spuul’s free app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

    Spuul.com, which already has over a million views, will allow movie buffs worldwide and in India to watch the film on the web as well as on their mobile devices.

    Commenting on the film’s unique online release, V One Entertainment Director Ashok Jain said, “When we distribute films, our key endeavour is to maximize their reach. I am delighted that this online release on Spuul will not only take FTBHJ to a far larger audience worldwide, but will also revolutionize film distribution. I am very happy that V One Entertainment is ushering in something as significant as this.”

    Spuul South Asia head Prakash Ramchandani said, “We are confident that thanks to the all-important factors of instant access, convenience, top quality streaming and an excellent overall viewing experience at home or on the go, FTBHJ’s online release on Spuul will ensure that many more movie buffs, worldwide, enjoy the movie. It will also significantly energize the film industry by putting the spotlight on the growing audience that watches Indian movies online.”

    FTBHJ is the story of a young small town couple trying to make it big in Mumbai. After struggling for long, the couple visits an astrologer and is led to believe that their life will change for the better in seven days. Watch FTBHJ to find out if things turn around for the better.

    The film has been directed by Sanjay Amar, with music by Mohinderjeet Singh and songs sung by Sunidhi Chauhan, Shaan and Neeraj Shridhar. The star cast includes Aamir Bashir, Satish Kaushik, Sonal Sehgal, Neelima Azim, Delnaz Paul and Vipin Sharma.