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‘Cheekatilo’ emerges as Prime Video’s most-watched South original in launch week

Prime Video’s latest Telugu Prime Original film ‘Cheekatilo’ has scripted a strong debut, emerging as the most-watched South Original movie on the platform in its first week of release. The edge-of-the-seat crime suspense premiered worldwide on January 23 and has since delivered record-breaking viewership, underlining the growing appetite for gr...

Prasar Bharati adopting digital-first content strategy: Murugan

India’s public broadcaster Prasar Bharati has adopted a digital-first content strategy for its platforms, including the streaming service, which is indicative of the pubcaster’s changing business plans for distribution of its content and expand viewership base, Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting L M...

Aditi Hydari, Barun Sobti to headline new Prime Video series

Amazon Prime Video is gearing up for a fresh romantic comedy series that brings together Aditi Rao Hydari and Barun Sobti as the lead pair, marking the directorial return of acclaimed actor-filmmaker Konkona Sen Sharma. The project, which has already gone on floors, promises a contemporary take on romance set against the lively backdrop of So...

JioStar assembles 100+ experts for Men’s T20 WC 2026

As anticipation builds around the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, to be hosted across India and Sri Lanka, JioStar has announced what it calls its biggest-ever expert panel for an ICC tournament. The broadcaster is bringing together an expansive line-up of over 100 former players, champions and renowned voices to deliv...

‘Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2’ begins OTT run on JioHotstar

After its theatrical outing, the Kapil Sharma-starrer ‘Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2’ has now stepped into the digital space, marking the next phase of its journey. Directed by Anukalp Goswami, the comedy entertainer is currently streaming on JioHotstar,...

Amazon does Alexa ad stunt featuring Chris ‘Thor’ Hemsworth

Now reporting to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy: Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth. The Australian ‘Thor’ actor appeared Thursday (Feb. 5) morning on Amazon’s official internal organizational chart, which was viewed by Reuters, with the title of ‘Chief Heartthrob’ for Alexa Devices, the organization overseeing Amazon’s ...

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“This initiative will empower subscribers to pay online and subscribe to the channels they want to watch and get it activated on their TV sets in real-time without any delay. Without needing to undertake any software development, LMOs can approach Mobiezy for their pre-built and pre-integrated solution that uses NXTDigital’s news APIs and can be up and running with their own mobile apps within just a few days.”

RU Ediriwira, Group CTO, NXTDigital Limited

“With the launch of Partnership for Growth 3.0 we intend to expand our network with 40 new NXTHUBs, each offering up to 650 live TV channels and broadband. Our efforts are focused on harnessing the convergence of technologies, developing robust apps and creating new business models that will help the overall ecosystem, delivering the best experience to our subscribers. We hope to achieve a stronger foothold in the rural regions of the country and grow our subscriber base.”

N.K. Rouse, COO, NXT Digital Ltd

“One of the key principles of the Hinduja Group is ‘Partnership for Growth’. After 2.0 saw the launch of HITS to connect LMOs in even the most remote locations through the only satellite-based cable TV platform in India; 3.0 focuses not just on strengthening the overall ecosystem we have built, but harnessing the convergence of technologies – to be delivered through a national network of NXTHUBs. Video and broadband are only the beginning of the digital highway of services that we have developed for roll-out backed by a robust suite of innovative apps developed by service providers exclusively for our LMOs and subscribers.”

Vynsley Fernandes, MD & CEO, NXTDigital Limited

“Wireline broadband is becoming ever more important not only in connecting homes across the country but also small to large enterprises-to the digital economy. The NXTHUBs will be the perfect point-of-presence to offer broadband services to cater to these consumer needs.”

Yugal Kishore Sharma CEO, ONEOTT Intertainment Limited

Amazing and grim battle for survival. Guess it will end up in Supreme Court. All that NCLT asked Zee to do was to file a reply to Invesco petition for a EGM. Now this is getting too serious. So far Invesco has been hammered for demanding an EGM. What is Zee upto? Ofcourse my lawyer community knows better!