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  • Ram Charan takes aim at India’s Archery Premier League

    Ram Charan takes aim at India’s Archery Premier League

    NEW DELHI: Ram Charan, the pan-Indian film star whose performance in RRR helped secure an Oscar for the blockbuster, will be present at  the opening ceremony of the Archery Premier League (APL) on 3 October  at Yamuna Sports Complex in New Delhi. The appearance marks a bold bet by organisers that  glamour can fire up interest in a sport that has long languished in India’s crowded sporting landscape.

    The actor, celebrated for powerhouse performances in Rangasthaman, Magadheera and RRR, is lending his considerable star power to the nation’s first franchise-based archery tournament. It is a marriage of precision sport and mass entertainment that the league’s backers hope will transform archery from niche pursuit to mainstream spectacle.

    “I am proud to be part of the Archery Premier League, an extraordinary initiative that combines passion, precision and sportsmanship,” Charan said. “Archery is a sport that teaches focus and resilience, qualities we all aspire to. I believe my involvement with APL will encourage the youth to embrace this beautiful sport and support our athletes on this exciting journey.”

    An APL spokesperson struck a more ambitious tone: “We couldn’t be happier to have Ram Charan join us in shaping this important sporting calendar that will be foundational and remembered for years to come. Ram Charan brings more than fame—he brings narrative, influence and belief. With his support, APL is not just launching a league; we are launching a legacy.”

    The league, hosted by the Archery Association of India, aims to blend high-performance competition with fan engagement, bringing together India’s finest archers alongside international talent. Charan’s recent global recognition—RRR won the Oscar for best original song with Naatu Naatu—adds prestige to an initiative that organisers hope will elevate archery’s profile nationwide.

  • Ram Charan takes aim as brand face of Archery Premier League debut

    Ram Charan takes aim as brand face of Archery Premier League debut

    MUMBAI: When archery meets star power, the bullseye is bound to shine brighter. The Archery Association of India (AAI) has roped in actor and global icon Ram Charan as the brand ambassador for the first-ever Archery Premier League (APL), which will debut from 2–12 October 2025 at the Yamuna Sports Complex, New Delhi.

    The APL is a franchise-based spectacle set to feature six teams, bringing together 36 of India’s finest archers alongside 12 international sharpshooters including athletes from the world’s top 10 rankings. In a global first, recurve and compound archers will compete together under floodlights, promising a gripping format designed to dazzle fans and elevate the sport’s international profile.

    For Ram Charan, the association is more than symbolic: “Archery stands for discipline, focus, and resilience values I resonate with. The APL provides Indian archers a world-class platform while drawing global attention to the sport. I’m proud to support this pioneering initiative.”

    AAI President Arjun Munda called the league the realisation of a long-cherished dream: “The APL will create opportunities for young talent across India’s villages and take the sport to the next level. With Ram Charan on board, we believe archery will inspire countless new fans.”

    AAI Secretary General Virendra Sachdeva underlined the league’s transformative vision: “Much like leagues in cricket or kabaddi, the APL brings professional standards, visibility, and global competitiveness to Indian archery. It’s not just a league, it’s a stepping stone towards India’s Olympic dream.”

    Backed by World Archery, World Archery Asia, and India’s Sports Ministry, the league promises to be a landmark moment for Indian sport. With archers locked, stars aligned, and the countdown ticking, Delhi is set for ten days of precision, passion, and plenty of bullseyes.

  • Prime Video unleashes Ram Charan’s Game Changer in a global premiere!

    Prime Video unleashes Ram Charan’s Game Changer in a global premiere!

    MUMBAI: The wait is over! Prime Video is set to electrify audiences worldwide with the exclusive global streaming premiere of Game Changer, featuring none other than global star Ram Charan. Directed by the legendary S. Shankar – yes, the mastermind behind some of Indian cinema’s biggest spectacles – this political-action thriller is produced by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations and promises an adrenaline-fueled ride through the murky corridors of power.

    Starring Charan in a dual role (because one is never enough), the stellar cast includes Kiara Advani, Anjali, S.J. Suryah, Srikant, Sunil, Jayaram, and Samuthirakani, each bringing their A-game to this powerhouse of a film. Streaming begins 7 February in Telugu, with dubs in Tamil and Kannada – because great cinema deserves to travel.

    At the heart of Game Changer is Ram Nandan, a fiercely principled IAS officer from Visakhapatnam. His mission? To dismantle a corrupt political system that thrives on greed, deception, and unchecked power. But standing in his way is the formidable Bobbili Mopidevi, a ruthless politician determined to seize the chief minister’s throne – ethics be damned. As Charan peels back the layers of deceit, he uncovers a deep-rooted nexus willing to go to any lengths to protect its empire. The battle is fierce, the stakes are sky-high, and the punches – both literal and metaphorical – land hard.

    With breathtaking action sequences, a gripping narrative, and the unrelenting charisma of Charan, Game Changer isn’t just a film; it’s a statement.

    This high-voltage thriller joins Prime Video’s power-packed lineup, reaffirming the platform’s commitment to delivering blockbuster entertainment straight to your screens. Prime members in India and across 240 countries and territories can gear up for a cinematic spectacle unlike any other – all included in a single Prime membership for just Rs 1499 a year. Now that’s what we call a blockbuster deal!

     

     

     

     

  • Excitel Broadband is Principal Partner for Falcon Risers Hyderabad for the Indian Street Premier League 2024

    Excitel Broadband is Principal Partner for Falcon Risers Hyderabad for the Indian Street Premier League 2024

    Mumbai: Excitel Broadband, a leading home internet startup, proudly announces its collaboration with Falcon Risers Hyderabad as Principal Partner for the much-awaited Indian Street Premier League 2024 cricket tournament. This partnership is a step forward in terms of the organisation’s branding efforts as Excitel Broadband’s logo adorns the jerseys of Falcon Risers Hyderabad players. This branding reaffirms Excitel’s commitment to nurturing India’s emerging talent.

    The league features a lineup of five dynamic teams: Majhi Mumbai, Bangalore Strikers, Srinagar Ki Veer, Chennai Singhams, Tigers Of Kolkata, and the hometown favourite, Falcon Risers Hyderabad. The tournament garners widespread attention, with esteemed personalities such as Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, Suriya, and Ram Charan lending their support as celebrity owners, further amplifying the fervour and anticipation surrounding the event.

    Commenting on the collaboration, Excitel COO Varun Pasricha expressed his excitement, stating, “We are thrilled to partner with Falcon Risers Hyderabad for the Indian Street Premier League 2024. Cricket holds a cherished place in the hearts of millions of Indians, particularly the youth, and we are honoured to champion their aspirations, dreams, and passion. Most of us at Excitel are big cricket buffs and what better way to enjoy a match than to see our branding on one of the teams. We extend our support to players across all teams and look forward to a riveting tournament.”

    Meanwhile, Falcon Risers Hyderabad head coach Anant Tambvekar said, “Yesterday was our first match and the players were excited and all geared up for it. It’s a new format with innovative rules which will keep the fans engaged. I foresee a great future for this format and believe that it will act as a platform which will give an opportunity to so many youngsters to showcase their skills to a larger audience. It is great that Excitel has partnered up with the Falcon Risers Hyderabad and together we will look to achieve several feats.”

    Exceptional talents including Krishna Satpute, Shreyas Kadam, Shreyas Indulkar, Syed Salman, and other seasoned players, will be a part of the roster during the tournament. Excitel’s partnership with Falcon Risers Hyderabad underscores a shared commitment to fostering sporting excellence and community engagement on a national scale.

  • Manyavar welcomes Ram Charan to the family as its new brand ambassador

    Manyavar welcomes Ram Charan to the family as its new brand ambassador

    Mumbai: Manyavar, India’s foremost men’s fashion celebration wear brand, is thrilled to announce the appointment of global sensation & global star Ram Charan as the brand ambassador. Manyavar celebrates the appointment with the new campaign #TaiyaarHokarAiye marking the onset of the wedding and festive season. Ram Charan stands as a quintessential embodiment of the modern Indian man on the global stage, effortlessly radiating the essence of contemporary India. His values resonate seamlessly with Manyavar’s vision, and his captivating charisma and immense popularity bring an innovative dimension to Manyavar’s rich cultural aesthetics and sartorial heritage.

    The campaign film is a poignant masterpiece that beautifully unravels the timeless tale of a father-son bond. The film comes to life as we witness a proud father fully immersed in the wedding preparations of his son. As the son quietly admires the joyful chaos, his heart is filled with nostalgia, cherishing the precious moments and the invaluable wisdom lovingly imparted by his father over the years. From learning to adapting to changing times to putting your family first, the film portrays the evolving relationship between a father and son, symbolizing the timeless family values of guidance, responsibility, and understanding. As the story reaches its crescendo, it leaves you with a powerful message: while the son readies himself for his wedding, he carries with him the profound knowledge and love handed down by his father, preparing him for the remarkable journey that lies ahead. This is a narrative that will undoubtedly stir one’s soul and compel one to experience the entire film.

    Speaking about this association, Ram Charan said, “I am excited to be associated with Manyavar, a brand that has consistently redefined men’s festive fashion in India. Manyavar’s commitment to innovation, tradition, and family values resonates deeply with my own principles, making this partnership particularly special to me. It is always a moment of pride and joy to celebrate weddings & festivities and what better way than by making a style statement in Manyavar.”

    Vedant Fashions Ltd chief revenue officer Vedant Modi expressed his excitement about the collaboration, “We are honoured to welcome Ram Charan to the Manyavar family. His charisma, charm, and global appeal among a diverse audience align perfectly with Manyavar’s vision of dressing the modern Indian man. With Ram Charan, we are confident that he will have an impeccable connection with our audiences”

  • ‘RRR’ records 1000 minutes watch time on Zee5

    ‘RRR’ records 1000 minutes watch time on Zee5

    Mumbai: The film ‘RRR’ received 1,000 million streaming minutes and was trending #1 in all four languages on ZEE5. The movie has already broken all box office records and is receiving an overwhelming response by the audience on OTT as well, according to a company statement.

    Helmed by SS Rajamouli and produced by D. V. V. Danayya of DVV Entertainment, starring Jr. NTR, Ram Charan and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles, the film turns out to be a blockbuster hit. With ‘RRR’, ZEE5 adds another feather to its cap post the success of ‘The Kashmir Files’.

    Talking about the huge success of the film, ZEE5 chief business officer Manish Kalra said, “After the enormous success of ‘RRR’ in theaters, audiences have again rewarded the Magnum opus with an outstanding response on ZEE5. With the release of the film in 4 languages on ZEE5, the story was brought closer to the audience across languages in India. At ZEE5, we strive to offer the best in content and stories to our loyal and potential audience, and ‘RRR’ was yet another attempt from us to delight our subscribers.”

    Commenting on the success of ‘RRR’ actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao said, “Gratitude is what I feel when I see the love you are all showing to ‘RRR’ on ZEE5. It is so exciting to be in front of our audiences in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. We are so glad to see your tremendous response.”

    Elated by the response, actor Ram Charan said, “We are overjoyed to see the love for ‘RRR’ on ZEE5! With the film’s awaited release in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam, we are as excited as you all. Thanks for appreciating the film.”

  • Makers of RRR team collaborates with Paytm, giving away tickets for Re. 1

    Makers of RRR team collaborates with Paytm, giving away tickets for Re. 1

    The makers of RRR, the most-awaited film starring Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn have partnered with Paytm, India’s leading digital payments to give movie lovers a chance to watch the film by spending just one rupee. It is a first-of-its-kind campaign for a multi-starrer film.

    The movie marketing techniques have touched a new high with this innovative promotional idea. RRR is certainly one of the most highly-anticipated and big-ticket releases of this year.

    RRR team will join hands with Paytm on 14 March to ensure the film reaches every corner of the country by giving away tickets for Re. 1.  

    This new campaign from the makers in partnership with Paytm will offer a cinematic treat for RRR fans.

    Post Baahubali’s success, SS Rajamouli became a nationwide household name, he has made another film on a grand scale and is set to break many records.

    Jayantilal Gada (PEN) has bagged the theatrical distribution rights across North India and has also bought worldwide electronic rights for all languages. Pen Marudhar will be distributing the film in the North Territory.

    The Telugu-language period action drama film is produced by D. V. V. Danayya of DVV Entertainments. RRR will release on 25 March 2022.

  • Star Gold premieres ‘Dhruva’ on 23 July, Ajay Devgn lends voice

    MUMBAI: Star Gold claims to have has become synonymous with setting new benchmarks for every film it premieres and the channel now takes it a notch higher by becoming the first Hindi Movie Channel to get a Bollywood megastar to dub for a movie Premiere.

    For the Hindi Television Premiere of ‘Dhruva’, Star Gold has brought onboard, superstar Ajay Devgn to lend his voice to the lead character, played by Ram Charan. Arbaaz Khan also lends his voice for the character of Siddharth Abhimanyu played by Arvind Swamy.

    “Star Gold has been the official home to my films and, when the team came in with the opportunity of doing this first of its kind initiative for a television premiere, I instantly agreed. The journey of bringing Dhruva to life in Hindi has been as exciting & exhilarating as portraying any of my characters on the big screen,” says actor Ajay Devgn.

    ‘Dhruva’ took the Box Office by storm, and became one of the top three Tollywood box office hits of 2016. With Ajay Devgn onboard, the channel is confident to replicate the success with the film’s television premiere.

    “We couldn’t think of a better fit than Ajay Devgn to lend his voice for this power packed film. While lending voices for big screen premieres of regional and international dubs is common, we wanted to set a new benchmark by bringing this trend onto TV Premieres. We aim to bring to our viewers, the big blockbusters of Indian Cinema as extravagantly as possible,” says Hemal Jhaveri, General Manager, and Exec. President, Hindi Movie Business, Star India.

    Scheduled to premiere on 23 July 2017 at 8:00 PM, ‘Dhruva’ produced by Allu Aravind, follows the dramatic journey of IPS officer, Dhruva who is on a mission to bring down Siddharth Abhimanyu (Arvind Swamy), an evil genius who is the brain behind a massive medical mafia. Stylish, slick and replete with high octane action sequences and power packed performances – Dhruva is the perfect movie to enjoy on your home screens.

  • Cable TV distribution to get fillip from demonetisation

    Cable TV distribution to get fillip from demonetisation

    MUMBAI: The cable television distribution business, a section of which has been infamous for dealings in unaccounted money, will have to upgrade addressability in the backdrop of the decision to demonetise higher value currency. It is estimated that the analog subscriber base will come down by 37% this year as they switch over to digital cable under DAS III and IV, according to sector estimates.

    According to a FICCI-KPMG report, there are approximately 65 million analog cable television subscribers in India, around 37 million digital cable television subscribers, 44 million pay DTH (direct-to-home) subscribers and some 15 million free DTH (FTA) subscribers. The benefit of dealing in cash prompts most operators to under-report subscriber numbers and eventually revenue. However, this may substantially reduce with the new government move, experts said.

    KPMG partner – media & entertainment Jehil Thakkar said that, with digitisation (under DAS III and IV), TRAI has proposed new pricing for TV channels. The purpose was to make it affordable. With demonetisation, the cable operators may have to clean up their operations so that there was transparency in dealings with broadcasters.

    DAS could act as a catalyst for cable operators to reduce under-reporting. Demonetisation, experts said, could become a trigger for the switchover. Under-reporting of subscription revenue by the cable operator per individual or household had been estimated to be 15-20%. DTH, however, has overcome this issue by using a pricing strategy based on the number of channels seen by a consumer.

    Meanwhile, the release of a number of Telugu films including Intlo Deyyam – Nakem Bhayam and Ram Charan Teja’s Dhruva have been postponed. Box office earnings have gone substantially down for Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films owing to demonetisation. Producers are being forced to defer releases due to low turnouts.

    Several film shoots have been suspended, and many theatres in Kerala are planning to shut shop owing to non-availability of low denomination notes. Work on national award-winning director Sidharth Siva’s new movie Sakavu too has been deferred.

    Income Tax officials meanwhile raided the house of the campaign manager of Puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamy and ex-MLA A John Kumar, seizing Rs. 14 lakh in cash. The ex-MLA of Nellithope, whose business is cable TV distribution, real estate etc, is also the manager of Narayanasamy’s campaign.

  • Cable TV distribution to get fillip from demonetisation

    Cable TV distribution to get fillip from demonetisation

    MUMBAI: The cable television distribution business, a section of which has been infamous for dealings in unaccounted money, will have to upgrade addressability in the backdrop of the decision to demonetise higher value currency. It is estimated that the analog subscriber base will come down by 37% this year as they switch over to digital cable under DAS III and IV, according to sector estimates.

    According to a FICCI-KPMG report, there are approximately 65 million analog cable television subscribers in India, around 37 million digital cable television subscribers, 44 million pay DTH (direct-to-home) subscribers and some 15 million free DTH (FTA) subscribers. The benefit of dealing in cash prompts most operators to under-report subscriber numbers and eventually revenue. However, this may substantially reduce with the new government move, experts said.

    KPMG partner – media & entertainment Jehil Thakkar said that, with digitisation (under DAS III and IV), TRAI has proposed new pricing for TV channels. The purpose was to make it affordable. With demonetisation, the cable operators may have to clean up their operations so that there was transparency in dealings with broadcasters.

    DAS could act as a catalyst for cable operators to reduce under-reporting. Demonetisation, experts said, could become a trigger for the switchover. Under-reporting of subscription revenue by the cable operator per individual or household had been estimated to be 15-20%. DTH, however, has overcome this issue by using a pricing strategy based on the number of channels seen by a consumer.

    Meanwhile, the release of a number of Telugu films including Intlo Deyyam – Nakem Bhayam and Ram Charan Teja’s Dhruva have been postponed. Box office earnings have gone substantially down for Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films owing to demonetisation. Producers are being forced to defer releases due to low turnouts.

    Several film shoots have been suspended, and many theatres in Kerala are planning to shut shop owing to non-availability of low denomination notes. Work on national award-winning director Sidharth Siva’s new movie Sakavu too has been deferred.

    Income Tax officials meanwhile raided the house of the campaign manager of Puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamy and ex-MLA A John Kumar, seizing Rs. 14 lakh in cash. The ex-MLA of Nellithope, whose business is cable TV distribution, real estate etc, is also the manager of Narayanasamy’s campaign.