Planet Marathi Group is expanding its business offerings with the launch of a digital news vertical.
The digital news platform will provide audiences with relevant and impactful news, making it a one-stop shop for Marathi news consumers worldwide.
Marathi news must be available globally, the channel said in a statement.
The digital news vertical will be a focal point of a revolution in the Marathi news industry, with a strong vision to provide customized Marathi news for various types of audiences.
The goal is also to provide a much larger platform for local Marathi news. It will cater to the fast-paced lifestyles of today’s young Indians, who prefer bite-sized, impactful news on current events and developments.
The experience will be both informative and exciting for Marathi audiences, with top-tier newsmakers and news talent delivering the news.
The digital news vertical was conceived under the leadership of Marathi content industry visionary Akshay Bardapurkar. National award winner Akshay Bardapurkar, Founder and CEO of Planet Marathi Group, commented on the launch of the news vertical, saying, “We hope to make Marathi news accessible worldwide and revolutionize the existing news landscape.” Given the diverse and immersive range of Marathi news content, we are prepared to serve, audiences are in for a one-of-a-kind experience. Our commitment to continuous innovation is stronger than ever, and we are confident that our digital news vertical will set a new industry standard.”
Planet Marathi Group launched Planet Marathi OTT, the world’s only Marathi OTT, which continues to thrive and raise OTT standards with cutting-edge, superlative content slate. Planet Goem, a digital platform for Konkani language entertainment, is also run by the group. Planet Marathi Group has produced several films that have become box office smashes and have elevated the Marathi industry, including the magnum opus drama Chandramukhi, national award-winning film Gosht Eka Paithanichi, and experimental drama Tamasha Live, among others.
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