Do you want to know who is Madhuri Dixit’s favourite Bigg Boss

 Do you want to know who is Madhuri Dixit’s favourite Bigg Boss OTT contestant this year ? It is none other than Karan Nath. Check it out!

They say fortune favors the brave and in this scenario it’s not just fortune for Karan Nath but support from some of the finest actors in the Bollywood. Karan who is one of the participants in Bigg Boss OTT has been receiving a lot of accolades recently. The talented actor who has done some impactful films in Bollywood is one of the contestants on the pilot season of the show.

In a recent video shared on social media, Veteran actor Shakti Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit were seen rooting for Karan. Shakti Kapoor shared a video on his social media and Madhuri Dixit shared a story in there video and story they had asked people to watch Bigg Boss and support and vote for Karan Nath. 

The industry’s  stalwarts are seen coming out in support of their favourites to save them from nominations. Actor Shakti Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit has a massive fan following and their support for Nath will just increase the army of supporters for him.

 Karan Nath’s game in the Bigg Boss is loved by many. He has raised his voice in many occasions when required.  He was also appreciated by matchmaker Sima Taparia too who entered the Bigg Boss House lately.

 Well, what can be better for Karan Nath receiving support from outside and that too from actors who have made a mark in the industry. Shakti Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit’s support would definitely a bigger boost for him to play his game. The one which is loved by millions out there!

 Catch the drama live on Voot app and from Monday to Sunday @7PM &  LIVE

ALTBalaji direct subscriptions up 35% QoQ and quarterly revenue at

                        ALTBalaji direct subscriptions up 35% QoQ and quarterly revenue
                                            at Rs 21crOriginal show library at 86
Balaji Telefilms announced its financial results for the quarter ended 30^th June 2021.

ALTBalaji remains one of the most consistent hit content creators for OTT adding 6 shows in the quarter taking the overall library to 86 shows. The company sold 1.8m subscriptions during the quarter and currently has an active direct subscriber base of over 2.4m. This excludes subscribers on partner apps where the content continues to do well. The Company continues its strategy to drive deeper audience engagement by creating content that is targeted at mass India seeking differentiated stories. The platform has over 86 shows and some of the hits launched this quarter include Punchh Beat Season 2 and Broken but Beautiful 3

TV business has continued at normal levels as daily show production was ensured with pandemic restrictions. During the quarter the company produced 174.5 hours of content across 6 shows for 4 broadcasters. 5 new additional shows, including one regional show in Marathi, have been signed and should commence shortly. 

Movie business resumed production and the company made good progress with film shooting. The Company continues to wait for availability for theatrical launch windows and looking at deals across direct to digital as well. As part of its strategy the company continues to control investments in movies and pursue pre sales and co-production deals where feasible.

Mrs. Shobha Kapoor, Managing Director, Balaji Telefilms Limited said, “ALTBalaji continues to drive subscription growth and we added 1.8m subscriptions during the quarter. We added 6 shows in the quarter and now have a very strong line up for the rest of the year. Our strategic content sharing deals will ensure we maintain control on the cash spend while driving overall profitability. Our TV business has shown good recovery in terms of production hours and we hope to improve this momentum as 5 new shows commence. In the movie business, production for some of the exciting projects are at various stages of completion and we are closely monitoring the availability for theatrical releases as well and direct to digital launches. Overall, the year has started well and we will build on this momentum through the year.”

OPERATIONAL and FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 ·         ALTBalaji total subscriptions sold for the quarter at 1.8m vs 0.9m in Q1FY21, direct subscription revenues at Rs 17cr vs Rs 13cr

·         Current active subscriber base at 2.4m and 86 shows live on the platform

·         TV business continued at normal in Q1 with 174.5 hours of production across 6 shows and strong pipeline for the year

·         Movies current pipeline include 5 exciting projects

·         Overall financial performance for the quarter

o   Group revenues at Rs 65cr of which ALTBalaji contributed Rs 21cr

o   Group EBITDA loss at Rs 30cr and Loss after tax at Rs 34cr

·         Group liquidity and balance sheet with current cash and cash equivalent balance at Rs 138 cr

Salman Khan’s Eid treat for his fans

                                              Salman Khan’s Eid treat for his fans,
                        Unveils the first promo of India’s Biggest Reality show – 

                                                    BIGG BOSS OTT ON VOOT 
  

Seems like the actor is back yet again to treat his fans on Eid!! Salman Khan always ensures that his fans get their Eidi from Bhai every year. This year, Salman Khan released the promo of India’s most sensational reality-show - Bigg Boss OTT as his Eid 2021 treat for fans.

Voot recently announced the premiere of Bigg Bos OTT and the first six weeks of this highly anticipated reality show will be accessible to fans in the palm of their hands 24X7. Ever since the announcement, fans have been brimming with excitement and are waiting to witness the biggest show in all its glory and with the break of its first promo featuring the one and only - Salman Khan, the anticipation will increase two-fold. 

In the promo, witness Salman Khan bursting with joy has he declares and warns the audience to gear up for the craziest, most sensational season ever. The ‘janta’ factor this time will be Over The Top  by giving the common man the uncommon powers. It will give audience a chance to enjoy direct and deeper engagement, connection, and indulgence in the comings and goings of the house! Overall, the show promises a unique experience with a lot of drama, entertainment, and emotions. So, BIGG BOSS OTT Ke Mazze Loot, pehli baar starting only on VOOT

Commenting on this all-new Bigg Boss OTT, Salman Khan said, “It’s great that this season of Bigg Boss will have a digital first with Bigg Boss OTT, 6 weeks ahead of television. The platform will see unparallel interactivity where the audience will not only get entertained but also participate, engage, give tasks and more - It’s truly for the people and by the people. My advice to all contestants is to be active, entertaining and conduct themselves well in the BB house.”

Stay tuned to this space for more details on BIGG BOSS OTT on Voot.

Madhavan-Shraddha Srinath starrer

Madhavan-Shraddha Srinath starrer “Maara” First Look

From the moment, it was announced and launched, Madhavan-Shraddha Srinath starrer Maara had created a beam of decent expectations. Significantly, the most anticipated first look of this film which was unveiled yesterday morning  (October 9, 2020) wowed the crowds for its innovative and colourful presentation. 

What is more exciting for the team is that it has found a platform of big release (OTT) through Amazon Prime Video.

In addition to the exquisitely colourful first look, the announcement on the release date has brought forth an excitement among fans. The romantic tale laced emotional and surprising premise will be premiering on Amazon Prime Video from December 17, 2020. The first look poster has lots of visual significance involving the presence of lead characters and a distant view of a lady in portrait mode. It also comprises two different scenic backdrops of a beach and a mountain. With such a creative appeal,  all these elements assure that they have a substantial connection with the story. 

Filmmaker Dhilip Kumar, who earlier found fame through a Tamil movie ‘Kalki’ that, was streamed on Netflix, is directing this film apart from writing the script along with Bipin Ragu. Ghibran’s score has always been a boon for love stories, and ‘Maara’ team assures that the album will be a treat for music lovers. Especially, with Think Music bagging the audio rights, the album is sure to find the golden compass leading to the destination of tremendous success.  Thamarai has penned lyrics, and Bhuvan Srinivasan is the editor.  The film’s poster assuring that it has lots to offer as a visual treat, cinematographers Karthik Muthukumar-Dinesh Krishnan B and art director Ajayan Chalissery is sure to win a myriad of appreciations.  

Tapas Nayak (Audiography), Splat Studio (Visual Effects), Eka Lakhani & Remya Suresh (Costumes), Sharanya Subramaniam (Casting), Gopi Prasanna (Publicity Design), SP Cinemas (Line Production), Gokul.K (Executive Producer) are the crewmembers of this film.  

Prateek Chakravorty and Shruti Nallappa of Pramod Films have produced this film.

Akshara Haasan signs Trend Loud’s First

Akshara Haasan signs Trend Loud’s First Feature Film 

Trend Loud has become an undisputed winner in the South Indian digital space for its spectacular Original content creation for OTT and YouTube in addition to its versatility in Digital Marketing Solutions for corporate & media houses, Celebrity Social Media Management, YouTube MCN, Content Licensing and Influencer Marketing. Having produced more than 15 web series for leading OTT platforms like Amazon, Hotstar, MX Player, ZEE5, Aha, Sony Liv, Viu, this is Trend Loud’s first Feature Film.

Garnering splendid reception for its content, it has become the most estimable brand in the South domain. Naturally, the expectations spike up among the crowd whenever content arrives from its inventory. Courtesy to its parent company, Vision Time owned by the legendary
S. Ramamurthy that has exhibited its phenomenal charisma in the world of the small screen for nearly 4 decades. Being a top-drawer in understanding the pulse of the female audience, who are the major occupants of the television box, it is now creating an Original Feature Film, with a female-centric theme starring Akshara Haasan in the lead. The film is written and directed by Raja Ramamurthy, who earlier shot to fame for his web series titled 'America Mappillai' on ZEE5 which was based on the LGBTQ community, the first of its kind in Tamil.

Speaking about this Original Feature Film, Director Raja Ramamurthy says, “The story revolves around a girl from a conservative family who is in that awkward stage between being a curious teenager and a smart woman. She struggles to strike a balance between societal expectations and personal desires. This is a female-centric film in the truest sense not just because of its concept but because the cast and crew are predominantly women, this was a conscious decision to capture the essence of the ‘female gaze’.

The protagonist’s role will be extremely relatable to the millennial audience and I’m elated to have Akshara Haasan play it. Akshara Haasan is all set to surprise the audience with an exhilarating performance in a character that she’s never played before. We are thrilled to unveil the film’s first-look on September 14th, 2020.

Amongst the leading CPaaS providers, Route Mobile Limited to

Amongst the leading CPaaS providers, Route Mobile Limited to open
IPO on September 9, 2020

Initial public offering of up to [●] equity shares of face value ₹ 10 each of Route Mobile Limited (“Company”) (“Equity Shares”) for cash at a price of ₹ [●] per Equity Share including a premium of ₹ [●] per equity share (“Offer Price”), aggregating up to ₹ 600 crore (“Offer”). The Offer comprises a fresh issue of up to [●] Equity Shares aggregating up to ₹ 240 crore (“Fresh Issue”) and an offer for sale of up to [●] Equity Shares aggregating up to ₹ 360 crore by the selling shareholders being the promoters, including up to [●] Equity Shares aggregating up to ₹ 180 crore by Sandipkumar Gupta and up to [●] Equity Shares aggregating up to ₹ 180 crore by Rajdipkumar Gupta (“Offer for Sale”). The Offer shall constitute up to [●] % of the fully diluted post-offer paid-up equity share capital of the Company.

·         Minimum Bid lot is 40 Equity Shares and in multiples of 40 Equity Shares thereafter

·         Price Band of ₹ 345 – ₹ 350 per Equity Share

·        Offer opening date – September 9, 2020 and Offer closing date – September 11, 2020

·        The floor price is 34.5 times the face value of the Equity Shares and the cap price is 35 times the face value of the Equity Shares.   

Route Mobile, among the leading Omnichannel Cloud Communication Service Provider (CPaaS), to enterprises, over-the-top (“OTT”) players and mobile network operators (“MNOs”), with a client base including world’s largest and well known organizations across social media companies, banking and financial services, aviation, retail, e-commerce, logistics, healthcare, hospitality, telecom sector; will be opening its initial public offering on September 9, 2020 and will close on September 11, 2020, with a price band of ₹ 345 – ₹ 350 per Equity Share. Bids by anchor investors shall be submitted, and allocation to them be will be completed, on September 8, 2020, being one working day prior to the Offer opening date.

The Offer is being made through the Book Building Process, in terms of Rule 19(2)(b) of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957, as amended (“SCRR”) read with Regulation 31 of the SEBI ICDR Regulations and in compliance with Regulation 6(1) of the SEBI ICDR Regulations, wherein not more than 50% of the Offer shall be allotted on a proportionate basis to Qualified Institutional Buyers (“QIBs”) (the “QIB Portion”), provided that the Company and the Selling Shareholders in consultation with the BRLMs may allocate up to 60% of the QIB Portion to Anchor Investors on a discretionary basis (“Anchor Investor Portion”). One-third of the Anchor Investor Portion shall be reserved for domestic Mutual Funds, subject to valid Bids being received from the domestic Mutual Funds at or above the Anchor Investor Allocation Price. 5% of the Net QIB Portion (excluding the Anchor Investor Portion) shall be available for allocation on a proportionate basis to Mutual Funds only, and the remainder of the QIB Portion shall be available for allocation on a proportionate basis to all QIBs (other than Anchor Investors), including Mutual Funds, subject to valid Bids being received at or above the Offer Price. Further, not less than 15% of the Offer shall be available for allocation on a proportionate basis to Non-Institutional Bidders and not less than 35% of the Offer shall be available for allocation to Retail Individual Bidders in accordance with the SEBI ICDR Regulations, subject to valid Bids being received from them at or above the Offer Price. All potential Bidders (except Anchor Investors) are required to mandatorily utilise the Application Supported by Blocked Amount (“ASBA”) process providing details of their respective ASBA accounts, and UPI ID (in case of RIBs) if applicable, in which the corresponding Bid Amounts will be blocked by the SCSBs or under the UPI Mechanism, as applicable. Anchor Investors are not permitted to participate in the Offer through the ASBA process. 

Incorporated in 2004, the Company has served more than 30,150 clients since its inception, as of June 30, 2020. The Company has been ranked 2^nd Globally as a tier 1 application-to-peer service provider and 1^st for value added services amongst tier 1 vendors as per the “A2P SMS Messaging Vendor Performance Report 2017” dated June 2017 prepared and issued by Roaming Consulting Company Limited. The business verticals of the company include Enterprises, Mobile Operator, and Business Process Outsourcing for clients across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and North America. 

  

The company operates through prepaid and postpaid business models with high operating margins and low cost base. The indigenously developed CPaaS platform is scalable with limited capital expenditure requirements.  In FY 20, Route Mobile processed more than 30.31 billion billable transactions and three months ended 2020, it processed more than 6.95 billion billable transactions.

The Company generated revenue from operations - ₹ 504.9 crore, ₹ 844.6 crore, ₹ 9,56.2 crore and ₹ 309.6 crore in fiscal 2018, 2019 and 2020, and in the three months ended June 30, 2020, respectively. 

The Company proposes to utilize the Net Proceeds towards funding for repayment or pre-payment, in full or part, of certain borrowings of the Company; acquisitions and other strategic initiatives; purchase of office premises in Mumbai; and general corporate purposes.

ICICI Securities Limited, Axis Capital Limited, Edelweiss Financial Services Limited and IDBI Capital Markets & Securities Limited have been appointed as the book running lead managers to the Offer and KFin Technologies Private Limited is appointed as the Registrar to the Offer. The Equity Shares offered through the RHP are proposed to be listed on National Stock Exchange of India Limited (“NSE”) and BSE Limited (“BSE”).

Audience showers love on

Audience showers love on Abhishek Bachchan for his performance

in Breathe: Into the Shadows!

Abhishek Bachchan has made a mark in the industry with his versatile acting. From his debut film to his recently released web-series Breathe - Into the Shadows he has portrayed varied characters in the past twenty years with ease. No matter what the genre, Bachchan junior has never left a stone unturned in entertaining his audience.

He made his debut on OTT with this show that also stars Nithya Menen and Amit Sadh in lead roles. Like his every other project, Abhishek managed to captivate the audience with his charm and on-screen charisma as always. Ever since the release of the web-series, two weeks back, Abhishek Bachchan has managed to garner a lot of appreciation from the critics as well as the audience. His portrayal of Dr Avinash Sabharwal, a psychiatrist who can go to any lengths to save his kidnapped daughter Siya, is like a breath of fresh air in today’s time.

Just after the release of the season two of Breathe, Abhishek had taken to his social media handle to announce that him and his father Amitabh Bachchan have been tested positive for COVID-19 and they have admitted themselves to the hospital as they are showing mild symptoms for the virus. The admirers have found a way to connect with Junior Bachchan during a difficult time in his life through the show. Soon all social media platforms started buzzing with best wishes from his fans who are praying for the actor’s recovery from the pandemic.

It’s always said that fans are an actor’s strongest pillars, their love and support always encourages and motivates them to overcome every hurdle easily.

Abhishek Bachchan will soon be seen in the films Ludo and The Big Bull which will be released exclusively on OTT platforms. His other projects like Bob Biswas are also in the works at the moment.

ZEE5 presents three unique digital

ZEE5 presents three unique digital exclusive Tamil shows

 

‘Vettai’, ‘Arivaan - The Revelation’ and ‘Uyire - Ties that bind’ are available for the viewers to watch during the lockdown as part of ZEE5’s #BeCalmBeEntertained initiative

 

National, 14th May 2020: ZEE5, the largest OTT platform in the country, premieres three unique digital exclusive Tamil shows for the audience. One episode releases every day per show – ‘Vettai’ at 8.30 pm followed by ‘Arivaan - The Revelation’ at 9 pm and ‘Uyire - Ties that bind’ at 9.30 pm.

 

‘Arivaan – The Revelation’, revolves around Hari, a retired police officer, who teams up with his estranged god brother, Deva, in order to nab a serial killer. Witness an action-packed thriller drama, as the duo unearth a shocking truth on their mission. Starring Jabu Deen, James Kumar, Gayathri Segaran, Udaya Soundari and R Venga. Directed by D. Vel Murugan and Kumaran Sundaram.

 

Watch here: https://www.zee5.com/tvshows/details/arivaan-the-revelation/0-6-2688

 

‘Uyire – Ties that bind’, is about Raghavan and his family, who seem to have it all - happiness, wealth and an unshakeable family bond. However, secrets get revealed that threaten to break apart the family. Starring Arvind Naidu, Puravalan, Guna, Indra, Ashwini, Malene, Nisha Kumar and James Kumar, Thavanesan. Directed by Abbas Akbar and Kumaran Sundaram.

 

Watch here: https://www.zee5.com/tvshows/details/uyire-ties-that-blind/0-6-2689

 

‘Vettai’ (Season 1, 2, 4) is about a special task force assembled to tackle cold cases pertaining to the Indian community and Indian immigrants. The unit is kept under wraps, but their work is consuming to say the least. The main plot of the drama begins when the chief of the unit, Mr Dayanidhi is mysteriously found dead on the last few days of his retirement. Starring Shabir, Sathish, Gunalan, Vikneswaran,Gayathiri Segaran, Rishi Kumar. Directed by Anuratha Kanderaju and Abbas Akbar.

 

Watch here: https://www.zee5.com/tvshows/details/vettai-s1/0-6-2690

Madhuri Dixit is all set to make her OTT debut

Madhuri Dixit is all set to make her OTT debut with Netflix as she gears up for a family drama full of suspense. The yet untitled Netflix series will be produced by Karan Johar.

Excited about foraying into the digital space, Madhuri says, “I am extremely excited to be making my OTT acting debut. As an artiste, I am always looking out to do work that is creatively fulfilling and that reaches out to maximum number of people.”

The show is written by New York-based writer-director Sri Rao. The actress further added, “It reflects a bit on the lives that people in the entertainment industry lead. The story is entertaining, gripping, nail-biting, and yet heartwarming and I can’t wait to start shooting for it.”

What the actor finds particularly enthusing is how the OTT medium marries “two of the most important things in the world today — entertainment and internet, thereby giving opportunities to all actors and filmmakers to create content that can reach out to millions of people across the world”.

Madhuri, who had produced a Marathi film 15 August for the OTT medium earlier this year, adds, “With changing times, our audience is also seeking more engaging content, which also means sharing stories of real and strong women.” A mother of two, Madhuri is glad that platforms are doing their bit to “pique the interest of a global audience who clearly wants to hear and see stories about women they can relate to”.

More so, the one marked change she notices in showbiz is how content has moved beyond theatres. “With the help of OTT platforms, performers and creators have been given another avenue to express their creativity and take on more challenges. It gives us the freedom and flexibility to narrate and showcase stories that need to be told, heard and seen. It is not about big faces anymore, but about big talent,” says Madhuri, who is convinced it’s a “great time” to be an actor or filmmaker today.