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OTT releases this week: Movies, web-series to watch this Valentine weekend

This weekend, OTT platforms are set to release a variety of new films and web series for Valentine's Week. From lighthearted romantic comedies to gripping dramas, there's something for every mood

OTT releases this week: Movies, web-series to watch this Valentine weekend
Updated On : 14 Feb 2025 | 6:05 PM IST

Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 3 OTT release: When and where to watch series?

Cobra Kai is an action drama series with the leading roles starring Ralph Macchio and William Zabka. On February 13, 2025, the third installment of season 6 will be available on OTT

Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 3 OTT release: When and where to watch series?
Updated On : 13 Feb 2025 | 5:50 PM IST

Rekhachithram OTT release: When and where to watch this crime thriller?

A Malayalam mystery crime thriller, Rekhachithram is set to debut on OTT platform soon. Under the direction of Jofin T Chacko, Rekhachithram has become the top-grossing Malayalam film of 2025

Rekhachithram OTT release: When and where to watch this crime thriller?
Updated On : 13 Feb 2025 | 5:48 PM IST

Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar lead India's 2024 streaming trends

Prime Video and Netflix dominate Hindi content, while Disney+ Hotstar excels in regional shows. Ormax's 2024 report highlights the rise of regional hits and global franchises in India's OTT space

Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar lead India's 2024 streaming trends
Updated On : 22 Jan 2025 | 5:17 PM IST

Inside Netflix's price hike strategy: Why subscribers will pay more in 2025

Netflix has raised subscription prices in select markets including the US, Canada, and Argentina, citing investments in content. The price hike follows strong subscriber growth

Inside Netflix's price hike strategy: Why subscribers will pay more in 2025
Updated On : 22 Jan 2025 | 10:42 AM IST

OTT releases this week: From Paatal Lok Season 2 to The Roshans, and more

This week's OTT releases incorporate fresh seasons of old favourites like Paatal Lok and XO, Kitty, and digital releases of theatrical favourites like Rifle Club and Viduthalai Part 2 and much more

OTT releases this week: From Paatal Lok Season 2 to The Roshans, and more
Updated On : 17 Jan 2025 | 11:11 AM IST

India set to exceed 900 million internet users by 2025, says report

With 83% of users, OTT streaming tops Internet use in India: IAMAI-Kantar report

India set to exceed 900 million internet users by 2025, says report
Updated On : 16 Jan 2025 | 10:27 PM IST

India's internet users to exceed 900 mn in 2025, driven by Indic languages

The internet user base in India is set to cross 900 million this year, propelled by the growing use of Indic languages for digital content, according to a report by IAMAI and KANTAR. The 'Internet in India Report 2024,' reveals that the number of active internet users in India reached 886 million in 2024, a robust 8 per cent year-on-year growth. "The internet user base in India is set to surpass 900 million by 2025, driven by the growing use of Indic languages for digital content," according to the report. Rural India, with 488 million users, leads this growth and now accounts for 55 per cent of the total internet population. The report underpins the increasing role of Indic languages in shaping internet consumption patterns. Nearly all internet users (98 per cent) accessed content in Indic languages, with Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam emerging as the most popular due to their extensive availability. Over half (about 57 per cent) of urban internet users prefer consuming content in

India's internet users to exceed 900 mn in 2025, driven by Indic languages
Updated On : 16 Jan 2025 | 4:13 PM IST

Drowning in content: Filmmakers, streamers struggle to navigate the market

Not surprisingly, our ability to savour, appreciate, and discuss things goes down

Drowning in content: Filmmakers, streamers struggle to navigate the market
Updated On : 14 Jan 2025 | 11:54 PM IST

Streaming likely to overtake pay TV globally in 2025, says report

Streaming is beginning to look like pay TV 2.0

Streaming likely to overtake pay TV globally in 2025, says report
Updated On : 06 Jan 2025 | 11:09 PM IST

Bollywood dims as streaming platforms steal the spotlight, TV rights fall

Satellite TV rights for Hindi films have plummeted by over 50 per cent as streaming platforms surge, reshaping the market; producers face tougher competition, with TV's viewership also declining

Bollywood dims as streaming platforms steal the spotlight, TV rights fall
Updated On : 03 Jan 2025 | 11:58 AM IST

Partition to Kandahar: India's history comes alive on OTT platforms

There is an abundance of historical shows on OTT platforms, and it is a joy to watch past and contemporary history come alive

Partition to Kandahar: India's history comes alive on OTT platforms
Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 11:20 PM IST

Blocked 18 OTT platforms for publishing obscene, vulgar content: Govt in LS

Government blocked 18 OTT platforms this year for publishing obscene and vulgar content, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. In a reply to a question by Shiv Sena-UBT member Anil Desai, Murugan said the IT Rules of 2021 cast specific due diligence obligations on intermediaries to make reasonable efforts by themselves against displaying or spreading obscene or pornographic content. The Rules also provide for a Code of Ethics for publishers of news and current affairs on digital media and publishers of online curated content (OTT platforms). "The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has taken action in coordination with various intermediaries, and blocked 18 OTT platforms on 14th March, 2024 for publishing obscene, vulgar, and, in some instances, pornographic content under these provisions," Murugan said. In a reply to a separate question, Murugan said the Code of Ethics for digital news publishers requires such publishers

Blocked 18 OTT platforms for publishing obscene, vulgar content: Govt in LS
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 10:13 PM IST

Beast Games to Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous; Top 5 OTT releases of this week

From the Honey Singh documentary to the story of the internet's most popular family, 'Spy X Family Code: White', this week has a lot to offer for the movie geeks. Here are the top 5 releases

Beast Games to Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous; Top 5 OTT releases of this week
Updated On : 17 Dec 2024 | 11:26 AM IST

Top 5 OTT releases this week: Mismatched to Kanguva, check full list

This weekend promises thrill and action, as top tier movies and series prepare to hit the OTT platforms. Here are the top 5 releases this week

Top 5 OTT releases this week: Mismatched to Kanguva, check full list
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 6:15 PM IST

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

OTT releases this week: List of must watch movies, from Jigra to Amaran
Updated On : 06 Dec 2024 | 6:15 PM IST

OTT releases this week: Sikandar ka Muqaddar, Lucky Baskhar, and more

This week, multiple films and series like Our Little Secret, Lucky Baskhar and more were released on OTT platforms. So, here is the list of the latest films and web series released recently

OTT releases this week: Sikandar ka Muqaddar, Lucky Baskhar, and more
Updated On : 29 Nov 2024 | 11:49 AM IST

Mall developers rethinking multiplex spaces as OTT gains and footfall dips

Mall developers are downsizing multiplex spaces in new projects as declining footfall, competition from OTT platforms, and rising demand for experiential retail reshape the industry

Mall developers rethinking multiplex spaces as OTT gains and footfall dips
Updated On : 28 Nov 2024 | 10:08 AM IST

Disney aims for $1 billion profit from its streaming biz in new fiscal year

The profit at Disney's direct-to-consumer division even exceeded the earnings from its film division, which scored $3 billion in global ticket sales this summer from the blockbusters Inside Out 2

Disney aims for $1 billion profit from its streaming biz in new fiscal year
Updated On : 15 Nov 2024 | 6:23 PM IST

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: New movies, web series to watch this long weekend
Updated On : 14 Nov 2024 | 5:08 PM IST