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Netflix partners YRF to stream iconic Bollywood classics

Netflix has announced a collaboration with Yash Raj Films (YRF) to bring some of the studio’s most celebrated titles to audiences around the world. The partnership will make YRF’s classics and blockbusters available to viewers in over 190 countries, giving global fans a chance to relive the magic of some of Bollywood’s most iconic films. Acco...

Cinépolis rolls out SRK Film Festival across 24 cities

Cinépolis India is setting the stage for a celebration fit for Bollywood royalty. Beginning October 31, the multiplex chain will host the Shah Rukh Khan Film Festival across 24 cities, giving fans the chance to relive the magic of the superstar’s most iconic...

ZEE5 to premiere ‘Kiss’ on Nov 7

ZEE5, one of India’s leading homegrown OTT platforms, is gearing up to stream the much-anticipated Tamil romantic fantasy film ‘Kiss’ on Nov 7, 2025. The film is written and directed by Sathish Krishnan and produced by Romeo Pictures, starring Kavin and Preethi Asrani in lead roles, with VTV Ganesh and Rao Ramesh playing pivotal char...

‘Panchayat 3’ is Critics’ Choice at Dadasaheb Phalke Awards ‘25

TVF and Amazon Prime Video’s ‘Panchayat’ continues to reinforce its standing as one of India’s most beloved and critically acclaimed web series. Known for its heartwarming storytelling, relatable characters, and authentic depiction of rural life, the show has earned a massive fan base across all age groups.

Netflix’s India production unit doubles profit in FY25

Netflix’s Indian content and production arm, Los Gatos Production Services India LLP, has reported a sharp rise in profitability for the financial year 2024–25, highlighting the streaming giant’s expanding international footprint and growing investment in localized content operations.

TRAI tells DPOs to finish audits by Dec.31 or face penalties

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has asked all cable TV, DTH and IPTV operators to complete their mandatory annual audits for 2025 by December 31.

In an advisory issued yesterday, the regulator warned that companies failing to do so could face financial penalties unde...

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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!