Apart from the pricing, packages and deals, understanding cultural differences and preferences is key to attracting new audiences. Sowmya RajendranMeenakshi Sundareshwar/Netflix IndiaA few days ago, Reed Hastings, co-founder and CEO of Netflix, expressed his “frustration” at the company’s lack of success in the Indian market in an investor call. According to reports, Netflix added 2.6 million paying subscribers in the Asia Pacific region in the last quarter, showing good growth in Japan and India. However, the Over-the-Top platform said that it only expects to add 2.5 million subscribers in the current quarter. There are various numbers put forth on the market share of Ott platforms in India but they all agree that Disney+Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix lead the pack followed by platforms like Zee5 and SonyLiv. There are also smaller players like Aha, Neestream and others which are jostling for space in the crowded market. There are...
- 2/2/2022
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
TollywoodBe it a passion for films or a need to make good movies, many women actors in the south Indian film industries are exploring the production side of filmmaking.Rajeswari ParasaActor Nithya Menen recently turned producer with her upcoming sci-fi movie Skylab. At the event to launch the trailer, she confessed that the urge to ‘protect’ the film made her turn to production. For Niharika Konidela, niece of veteran Telugu actor Chiranjeevi, a love for cinema pushed her towards becoming a producer. In an interview, she had said that it didn’t matter to her whether she was acting or producing as long as she was a part of the film industry. Be it a passion for films or a need to make good movies, many women actors in the south Indian film industries are exploring the production side of filmmaking. And this is not a new phenomenon. Not wanting to limit themselves,...
- 11/24/2021
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
TollywoodRanging from psychological dramas to romantic anthologies, here’s a list of Tollywood movies streaming on Ott platform Netflix. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeWith several big-budget Tollywood films such as Acharya, Virata Parvam, Love Story and Tuck Jagadish being postponed in view of the pandemic, Telugu movie buffs are once again relying on Over-the-top (Ott) platforms for entertainment. Several Telugu movies ranging from psychological dramas to romantic anthologies, are available to watch on streaming platform Netflix. Here’s a list of six engaging Tollywood movies streaming on Netflix: Game Over: Helmed by filmmaker Ashwin Saravanan, Game Over revolves around the life of a game designer whose life turns upside down when a serial killer enters her house and makes her play a twisted game for survival. Starring Taapsee Pannu as Swapna, the jaw-dropping psychological thriller is likely to send shivers down your spine. Bankrolled by YNot Studios in association with Reliance Entertainment,...
- 7/16/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
EntertainmentAmala Paul will be seen as a police officer in the upcoming sci-fi crime thriller ‘Kudi Yadamaithe’. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ Instagram- Amala PaulActor Amala Paul left fans stunned with her recent Instagram reel where the actor is seen shaking a leg to Canadian pop singer Kiesza Rae’s 2014 track ‘Highway’. Amala Paul looks effortlessly snazzy in a black dress paired with a pair of block heels of the same colour. The actor’s freestyle steps to Kiesza’s upbeat music coupled with a cool pair of shades and disco lights in the background, sent fans into a frenzy. Sharing the video, Amala quoted lines from the song ‘Highway’, which read: “Kiezaaaaa my goddess You're just a hideaway, you're just a feeling. You let my heart escape beyond the meaning. Not even I can find a way to stop the storm. Oh, baby, it's out of my control, what's going on ? #kieza #hideaway #dancingmyheartout.
- 7/1/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Hyderabad, Feb 28 (Ians) Actress Lakshmi Manchu on Sunday completed 100 km of cycling here for a cause. She had pledged this initiative to support the differently abled for sports.
Sharing her experience, Lakshmi tells Ians, "Iave always been moved by the Philosopher Marcellus Aurelius. He says, "To be tolerant to others and strict with yourself'. This is what drove me every day for the last 60 days- waking up at 5am, drawing my boundaries, setting a structure, and toiling hard every day."
The actress participated in the cause for Aditya Mehra's foundation and says that her inspiration came from various people in need.
Lakshi, who was recently seen in Telugu web series, "Pitta Kathalu" says, "Inspired by the many who have less than me and inspiring my community who have more than me. I'm grateful to Aditya for putting this ride together."
The actress had earlier shared her reasons for taking up the cause.
Sharing her experience, Lakshmi tells Ians, "Iave always been moved by the Philosopher Marcellus Aurelius. He says, "To be tolerant to others and strict with yourself'. This is what drove me every day for the last 60 days- waking up at 5am, drawing my boundaries, setting a structure, and toiling hard every day."
The actress participated in the cause for Aditya Mehra's foundation and says that her inspiration came from various people in need.
Lakshi, who was recently seen in Telugu web series, "Pitta Kathalu" says, "Inspired by the many who have less than me and inspiring my community who have more than me. I'm grateful to Aditya for putting this ride together."
The actress had earlier shared her reasons for taking up the cause.
- 2/28/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Tollywood YouTube, TikTok and even meme pages give aspiring actors the visibility that they need.Rajeswari Parasa There are scores of people who are waiting for that ‘okka chance’ to get into the film industry. Traditionally, aspiring actors would visit film studios multiple times to get the attention of directors and stars. But now, a new avenue has opened up — visibility on social media. In recent times, quite a few newbie actors have managed to make their debut on the big screen and Over-the-Top (Ott) platforms through social media after establishing a fanbase for themselves through YouTube, apps like TikTok and even memes. Jai Krishna, a graduate student from Manikonda, Hyderabad, had about 2 lakh followers on TikTok before the app was banned in 2020. The TikTok star recently made his acting debut in the Telugu film Uppena, which released a few days ago. Jai Krishna plays the role of Talimpu, Aasi's...
- 2/23/2021
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
Entertainment'Pitta Kathalu' premiered on February 19 on Netflix across 190 countries.Digital NativeDigital NativeNetflix’s original telugu film, titled Pitta Kathalu which loosely translates to ‘small stories’, released on Friday and it is intriguing. This four-part anthology has been directed by four of the finest directors in the Telugu film industry, Tharun Bhascker, Bv Nandini Reddy, Nag Ashwin, and Sankalp Reddy. The four films, Ramula (Tharun Bhascker), Meera (Bv Nandini Reddy), X Life (Nag Ashwin), and Pinky (Sankalp Reddy), are based on the premise of love, desire, deceit, and power. This anthology is already receiving a mixed response from the audience on social media platforms. Now, Samantha Akkineni took to Instagram to shower praises on the anthology, especially Nandini Reddy's segment, which features Amala Paul in the lead role. Samantha wrote, "So proud of you @nandureddyy.. I know you were super scared to take the plunge .. to do something so far beyond your comfort zone.
- 2/20/2021
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
ReviewThe four stories offer nothing new when it comes to exploring lust and sexuality, sticking to conventional ideas.Sowmya RajendranNetflix has launched its first Telugu anthology film, Pitta Kathalu, which loosely translates to ‘small stories’. The film was meant to be the Telugu version of Lust Stories, but though the four short films have the common theme of love and lust binding them, they are also marked by the bashfulness of the Telugu title that refuses to call a thing by its name. Ramula directed by Tharun Bhascker, who made a wonderful debut with Pelli Choopulu, is about a young woman (Saanve Megghana) with a good-for-nothing boyfriend (Abhay Bethiganti). The boyfriend refuses to proclaim his love for her before others and we’re never told what about this floppy-haired man made Ramula fall for him. A woman politician (Lakshmi Manchu) who is denied her due makes use of this unlikely...
- 2/19/2021
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
EntertainmentWhile Samantha made her Ott debut with the talk show 'Sam Jam', her hubby Naga Chaitanya has also evinced interest in making his debut on the Ott platform.Digital NativeSamantha made her Ott debut with the talk show Sam Jam for Aha and now has the web series, Family Man 2, which has raised the expectation levels. The Family Man season 2 will have Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee playing the lead role. While this news has the film buffs excited already, we have another interesting piece of news. Yes, Sam’s hubby and Tollywood star Naga Chaitanya has also evinced interest in making his debut on the Ott platform. During the promos of Pitta Kathalu, in an interaction with director Tharun Bhascker, Naga Chaitanya said that he understands there is a lot of creative freedom when it comes to Ott which is limited in films and that makes him want to attempt his debut.
- 2/17/2021
- by Luke
- The News Minute
Budding Southern actress Saanve Megghana says Telugu director Tharun Bhascker is an incredible filmmaker, and an amazing teacher. She adds that she was glad to work with the director in the upcoming Telugu anthology, Pitta Kathalu.
"I've always wished to meet Tharun Bhascker, I strongly had the vibe that we're of the same tribe. I've always been fascinated by his storytelling," Saanve said.
"The best part being, I auditioned for a different role and I feel grateful that he has seen Ramula (her character in the film) in me. I'm also grateful for the opportunity of working with a director I only dreamed of meeting. Just apart from being an incredible filmmaker, he's an amazing teacher. I'm a newbie who got to learn from the best," she added.
In the anthology, Saanve plays the lead character in Bhascker's segment, Ramula, alongside Lakshmi Manchu and Naveen Kumar.
Pitta Kathalu will be...
"I've always wished to meet Tharun Bhascker, I strongly had the vibe that we're of the same tribe. I've always been fascinated by his storytelling," Saanve said.
"The best part being, I auditioned for a different role and I feel grateful that he has seen Ramula (her character in the film) in me. I'm also grateful for the opportunity of working with a director I only dreamed of meeting. Just apart from being an incredible filmmaker, he's an amazing teacher. I'm a newbie who got to learn from the best," she added.
In the anthology, Saanve plays the lead character in Bhascker's segment, Ramula, alongside Lakshmi Manchu and Naveen Kumar.
Pitta Kathalu will be...
- 2/9/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Tollywood‘Pitta Kathalu’ will premiere on Netflix on February 19.Tnm StaffThe trailer of Pitta Kathalu - an anthology produced by Netflix India was released on Friday. The film features actors Shruti Haasan, Amala Paul, Eesha Rebba, Jagapati Babu, Ashwin Kakumanu, Lakshmi Manchu, Saanve Megghana, Sanjith Hegde, amongst others. The film will premiere on the Over-the-Top platform on February 19. While Pitta Kathalu was supposed to be the remake of Lust Stories, the trailer proves otherwise. Glimpses of the segment featuring Shruti Haasan appears to have a touch of Black Mirror, the dystopian Netflix series. In one of the episodes, actors Amala Paul and Jagapati Babu are a couple, with the husband suspecting his wife’s fidelity. Actor Satyadev is shown as an author, who cheats on his wife with a model played by Eesha Rebba, whom he is in love with. The anthology is directed by Tharun Bhascker, Bv Nandini Reddy,...
- 2/5/2021
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
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