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OTT releases this week: List of must watch movies, from Jigra to Amaran

This week, a number of new films are available for streaming on OTT, which include the biographical film Amaran, feature film Maeri on Zee5, and Alia Bhatt's Jigra on Netflix

Prasar Bharati's new OTT 'Waves' brings back TV nostalgia: Here's how

The OTT platform aims to become a one-stop entertainment solution for family-friendly content, featuring Doordarshan classics like Ramayan, Mahabharat, and Shaktimaan, along with fresh content

OTT releases this week: New movies, web series to watch this long weekend

The weekend is ideal for binge-watching new OTT releases. It includes a romantic comedy on Netflix, 'Deadpool and Wolverine' on Disney+Hotstar, and 'The Magic of Shiri' on JioCinema and more

OTT releases this week: Web series and movies to watch this festive weekend

Festive days are here. Get ready to watch this week's top OTT releases. From romantic-thriller and action-adventure to mythological-epic and dark-fantasy, this week's list has it all

Netflix picks up 5.1 million subscribers in Q3 as ad-tier signups grow

Streaming giant said that its ad-supported service accounted for more than 50 per cent of signups in the third quarter in countries where it was available

OTT releases this week: Stree 2, Khel Khel Mein, Vaazhai, and more

From exciting new web series to digital releases of movies that were running in theatres, this week's releases have it all. From Shraddha Kapoor's Stree 2 to Akshay Kumar's Sarfira, it has covered it

Trai excludes OTTs like WhatsApp, Telegram from licensing regime overhaul

Three broad categories of telecommunication service authorisations proposed in move to streamline rules

PIL seeking ban on Netflix series 'IC814: The Kandahar Hijack' withdrawn

A PIL seeking a ban on OTT series 'IC-814: The Kandahar hijack' for allegedly not revealing the real identities of the hijackers was withdrawn from the Delhi High Court on Friday. Petitioner Surjit Singh Yadav's counsel said since Netflix has now issued a disclaimer carrying the "names of the terrorists" in the series portraying the 1999 hijack of an Indian Airlines flight by Pakistan-based terror outfit Harkat-ul-Mujahideen, he did not wish to press his plea. "The counsel for the petitioner said in view of the disclaimer inserted by respondents, he does not wish to press the present writ," a bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said. Disposing of the plea, Justice Manmohan remarked that for "completion", the makers could consider having another episode on the court proceedings in relation to the incident. "There is a judgement of the Punjab & Haryana High Court. Complete picture will emerge," he said. The petitioner's counsel said his grievance was

Netflix India content head meets I&B secretary over IC-814 series row

The depiction of hijackers of the Indian Airlines flight from Kathmandu to Delhi has stirred controversy with a section of viewers

Tech and startup groups push back against licensing regime for OTTs

Write to government ahead of public consultations later this week

OTT releases this week: Pill to Showtime, here are the top 5 releases

Many top series and movies are going to be released on different OTT platforms like Netflix, Zee5, and Disney+ Hotstar. Here are the top 5 releases of this week

Mirzapur Season 3 trailer out: Intense drama, blood, and power play awaits

Mirzapur Season 3 premiers on Prime Video India on July 5, introducing new characters and a shifting power dynamic in Purvanchal, in the backdrop of revenge, ambition, betrayal and family complexities

Top 5 upcoming OTT releases to watch this week, check how to watch

If you are a movie geek, there are plenty of movies releasing on different OTT platforms this week like The Kardashians, Atlas, Crew and more

Who undertakes film certification for OTT, social media platforms: HC

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has asked the Centre as to which authority undertakes film certification for the display of content on OTT and social media platforms. The court has asked the Centre and Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to file a counter affidavit apprising it whether there is any other arrangement for OTT films or whether CBFC is authorised to give certificates to them too. The court has fixed August 13, 2024, for the next hearing of the case. The order was passed by a bench of justices Rajan Roy and Om Prakash Shukla on a PIL filed by Dipankar Kumar. In the petition, Kumar has alleged that objectionable comments have been made on the people of Bihar in 'Taktavar Policewala'- a Hindi adaptation of the Telugu movie 'Dhee Ante Dhee'. The petitioner said that the film, originally made in the Telugu language in 2015, is available on YouTube and demanded cancellation of the censor board certificate of the film. While hearing the petition, the ..

I&B minister Anurag Thakur launches 'Swaraj' series on OTT platform

Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday launched the first season of "Swaraj" on OTT platform Amazon Prime. Speaking on the occasion, Thakur said, the launch of the series on the over-the-top (OTT) platform was a true tribute to all those unsung great heroes of our independence who sacrificed everything for the country. He said the series was commissioned taking inspiration from the "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" national campaign of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and captures the stories of bravery in India's freedom struggle about which very few people know. "These are the wars which got lost somewhere in the pages of history. I am confident that this series will instil a sense of pride in our youth towards the history of our nation," Thakur said. He said the series will help the national and international audience understand the spirit of the country's 500-year-long relentless struggle to gain independence from colonial rulers. Produced by Contiloe Pictures, the

Kerala CM Vijayan launches India's first state-owned OTT platform

Kerala on Thursday launched India's first government-owned OTT platform 'CSpace' with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan terming it as a decisive step in the onward journey of Malayalam Cinema. Inaugurating CSpace, managed by the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC), at a function at Kairali Theatre here, the chief minister said this is a pioneering initiative that gives prominence to films with artistic and cultural value without hurting the mainstream film industry. Noting that earning profit is the prime motive of the private-sector OTT platforms that mostly go for commercial movies, CSpace is set to make a mark as a medium that brings home quality films, he said. "Private OTT platforms give prominence to films in the most widely spoken language since their prime motive is to maximise profit. The priority of CSpace, on the other hand, is to onboard and stream contents with artistic and cultural values. This will also help the promotion of the Malayalam language and ...

'Regional languages content on OTT platforms growing significantly'

OTT platforms are growing significantly in various regional languages across India, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju said on Wednesday. In his keynote address at India Digital Summit (IDS) 2024, here, Jaju pointed out that there were over 60 OTT platforms in India, of which 30 per cent OTT originals were operating in regional languages. The number is expected to go up to 50 per cent this year. He also said that the media and entertainment sector was a huge sector and played a pivotal role in the Indian economy. "It's been growing phenomenally at a rate of 20 per cent and is approximately Rs 2 lakh crore. In that, the digital media segment is the second largest sub-segment, and has been showing a growth of approximately 30 per cent -- around Rs 60,000 crores -- and the film segment has a 25 per cent growth rate," he said. Over 200 films were released on digital platforms in the last year, including 75 films which were released directly on digital platfo

Amazon Prime Videos ends Dolby Vision, Atmos support on basic plans in US

Ad-supported standard subscription in the US is now restricted to HDR10+ and Dolby 5.1 output, and Dolby Vision and Atmos available with ad-free subscriptions plans

'Tiger 3' OTT release: When and where to watch Salman Khan franchise

Tiger 3 was made for ₹300 crore and was released on 12 November 2023. It collected ₹464 crore around the world, which includes ₹339.5 crore from India and ₹124.5 crore globally

Sidharth Malhotra's Indian Police Force trailer to be released today

The trailer of Siddharth Malhotra's upcoming web series Indian Police Force is to be released today. Siddharth Malhotra and Rohit Shetty are debuting with this series releasing on January 19