OTT platforms

Upholding media ethics: Combating obscene content

The recent move by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting to block several OTT platforms, websites, apps, and social media accounts for showcasing obscene and pornographic content reflects a commitment to uphold ethical standards in media and entertainment. Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur’s emphasis on the platforms’ responsibility to avoid propagating obscenity under the guise […]

Salaar Ceasefire OTT release: When, where to watch Prabhas’ action drama

The highly anticipated OTT release of Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire the action-drama directed by KGF fame Prashanth Neel starring Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran is set to delight audiences in four languages.

Do Audience Want Only Those Movies Which Are Rooted In Indian Culture Or History?

While Aamir Khan’s ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ and ‘Raksha Bandhan’, which released last week, sank without a trace, a small Telugu movie – ‘Karthikeya 2’ – is making waves in Hindi circuits. Nikhil Siddhartha, the main lead of the movie, is fairly popular in Telugu-speaking regions but is not a known name for the Hindi audience. […]

Multiplexes Need Single-Window Clearance From Govt: Cinepolis CEO

Does the exhibition sector need any help from the government to grow? Which new innovative features Cinepolis are slated to usher in to make the cinema experience better for viewers? Have the OTT platforms eaten into the theatrical business? In an exclusive interview with The New Indian, the CEO of Cinepolis India Devang Sampat answers […]