Samay Raina returns strong with ‘Still Alive’ YouTube special: COTT data

Popular comedian Samay Raina has marked a notable comeback to the digital space with his latest YouTube special ‘Still Alive’, which has delivered strong performance across key audience metrics and reaffirmed his position in India’s creator ecosystem. According to a press release from Chrome DM, which released the latest COTT data,  within its first week, […]

Moves afoot to empanel OTT platforms for govt. ads

The government has taken a significant step towards integrating streaming platforms into its advertising ecosystem by opening financial bids for the empanelment of over-the-top (OTT) platforms. The move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen digital outreach and streamline how government campaigns are delivered across emerging media channels. According to a Storyboard18 report, this […]

Govt publications Yojana, others now available on WAVES OTT

In a major push towards digital knowledge access, the Indian government’s Publications Division has made its flagship journals Yojana, Kurukshetra, Aajkal and Bal Bharati, along with the weekly Employment News, available free of cost on Prasar Bharati’s WAVES OTT platform, bringing its rich repository directly to readers nationwide. This initiative, announced formally yesterday through an […]

Nagraj Manjule steps into OTT with ‘Matka King’

Filmmaker Nagraj Manjule is set to make his OTT debut with the upcoming series ‘Matka King’, marking a new chapter in his storytelling journey. Known for his impactful cinema, Manjule is now venturing into long-format storytelling with a project that explores an unconventional and layered narrative. According to a PTI report, the filmmaker admitted to […]

ZEE5 announces new OTT show ‘Satrangi – Badle Ka Khel’

ZEE5 has announced its upcoming original series ‘Satrangi – Badle Ka Khel’, a gritty drama that promises a layered narrative of revenge, identity, and social realities. Directed by Jai Basantu Singh, the show features a strong ensemble cast including Anshumaan Pushkar, Mahvash, Kumud Mishra, Upen Chauhan, Saddam Sophia Hussain, Atul Kusum Sanjay, and B Shantunu. […]

Aamir says always wanted ‘Sitaare Zameen…’ to have OTT release

Superstar Aamir Khan yesterday said that an OTT release for his 2025 movie ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ was always part of the plan, but did not want it to be immediately after the film’s theatrical run. The film will now make its streaming debut on SonyLIV on April 3. Directed by R S Prasanna, ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ was released in cinema […]