Jio IPO draws $20bn bids from pvt. bidders, say reports

Jio Platforms Ltd. has drawn more than $20 billion in bids for what could be India’s biggest-ever initial public offering, according to people familiar

Prime Video promotes ‘The Traitors Telugu’ across three cities

Prime Video has launched a promotional campaign for its upcoming reality show ‘The Traitors Telugu’ in Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Vizag, featuring mysterious characters known as Cloakmen.

Rajini-starrer ‘Jailer 2’ Hindi version to open in theatres Oct. 15

The Hindi version of Rajinikanth-starrer ‘Jailer 2’ will release in theatres on October 15, as originally planned.

ShemarooMe to premiere original ‘Dil Padosi’ Oct. 15

ShemarooMe will premiere its new Hindi original series ‘Dil Padosi’ on October 15. The six-episode relationship drama stars Nyrraa M Banerji, Jai Talwar, Shivaani M Singh

Murugan resigns from Cabinet as Mos MIB & Rajya Sabha

Dr L. Murugan, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, has resigned from both his ministerial positions and his membership of the Rajya Sabha.

Paid DTH platforms in India shed 7.5mn subscribers in a year

India’s paid Direct-to-Home (DTH) television industry lost around 7.51 million active subscribers in a year, as its subscriber base continued to decline, according to an October 13 report in The Economic Times.

SPNI’s Tamil GEC Sony VIZHA to launch on Oct. 19

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) is set to launch its Tamil entertainment channel, Sony VIZHA, on October 19.

GTPL Hathway revenue rises 19% in Q2 FY27 as digital TV subscribers grow by 1.5 mn

GTPL Hathway Limited reported a 19 percent year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue to Rs.11,464 million for the second quarter of FY27, driven by growth in its Digital Cable TV

Content India 2027 opens registrations for March event in Mumbai

Content India has announced the third edition of its global media and entertainment marketplace, scheduled to take place from March 10 to 12, 2027, in Mumbai.

Jalandhar Comic Con rescheduled to February 2027

Comic Con India, a subsidiary of NODWIN Gaming, has rescheduled the first edition of Maruti Suzuki presents Jalandhar Comic Con, powered by Crunchyroll, from November 21

The Peacock Hub partners JioHotstar for final season of ‘Koffee With Karan’

JioHotstar has announced a collaboration with The Peacock Hub for the ninth and final season of ‘Koffee With Karan’, marking the first time NBCUniversal and JioHotstar

Former MX Player, Disney senior exec Nikhil Gandhi launches AI venture

Nikhil Gandhi, who has held senior leadership positions at TikTok, MX Player, The Walt Disney Company and Times Network

Zee Marathi nets 25+ brand deals for ‘Home Minister’, ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’

Zee Marathi has secured more than 25 brand partnerships across its flagship non-fiction shows, ‘Home Minister’ and ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’,

‘Rise and Fall’ S2: Swara Bhasker, Niharika Tiwari battle for ultimate ruler crown

The race for the Ultimate Ruler crown is heating up on ‘Rise and Fall’ Season 2, with Swara Bhasker and Niharika Tiwari emerging as the final contenders after a series of power

‘Ishqa Ishqa’ part 2 promo out

Prime Video has unveiled the promo for ‘Ishqa Ishqa’ part 2, taking its romantic thriller into a darker phase where love, obsession and control begin to blur.

Netflix secures FIFA World Cup 2030 rights in Spain and Andorra

Netflix has secured exclusive broadcasting rights to the FIFA World Cup 2030 in Spain and Andorra. The streaming platform will bring all 104 matches of the tournament live to viewers in both markets.

Apple TV unveils trailer for ‘12 12 12’ heist drama

Apple TV has released the trailer for its upcoming heist drama series ‘12 12 12’, starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan. The eight-episode series will premiere globally on November 13

‘Khosla Ka Ghosla 2’ to release on March 5

The sequel to the 2006 comedy film ‘Khosla Ka Ghosla’ will now release in theatres on March 5, the makers have announced the revised release date along with a new poster on social media.