Audio book platform Kuku files confidential papers for up to Rs 3,500-cr IPOKuku Technologies, operator of Kuku FM and Kuku TV, is planning a Rs 3,000 crore IPO. The company aims for a Rs 15,000 crore valuation. Fun...
India's new drama is about the fight for your 1-minute attentionIndia streaming platforms microdramas: Platforms are rapidly adopting microdramas, short, vertically shot melodramas. These bite-sized show...
Tiny tales draw big bets from top film studiosMajor production houses are exploring micro-drama format as a test bed for IP and branded content opportunities.
India’s mobile app revenue jumps 33% to $300 million, led by AI and short-form content surgeIndia's mobile app revenue surged 33% to $300 million in Q1, with non-gaming apps driving growth. Generative AI and short-drama platforms f...
Rupee slide boosts IT; Gupshup’s valuation markdownThe rupee’s sharp slide could give IT firms a surprise Q4 bump. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
India’s microdrama market braces for new wave of competitionThe market, currently estimated at $300 million, is projected to exceed $3 billion by 2030. Unlike traditional long-form shows, these are v...
The EPIC Company unifies all brands under a single ‘EPIC’ identityIn a strategic overhaul, the EPIC Company has merged its television, digital, and content services into a single, robust brand: EPIC. This ...
Eloelo reports FY25 operating revenue at Rs 69.5 crore; expenses jump 67% on marketing spendsAs the live social entertainment startup’s business expanded, its expenses rose in tandem. Since its founding in July 2020 by Saurabh Pande...
MS Dhoni invests in Kuku, to be the brand ambassador of micro-drama app Kuku TVCricket star MS Dhoni has invested in Kuku, a mobile storytelling platform. He is also the brand ambassador for Kuku TV, a micro-drama app....
MS Dhoni invests in AI-driven storytelling platform Kuku, joins Kuku TV as brand ambassadorIconic cricket star MS Dhoni is making waves off the field by investing in Kuku, a dynamic platform redefining storytelling for mobile user...
Kuku bets on 'fourth wave' as audiences shift to bite-sized contentKuku, a Bengaluru-based company, is focusing on short, mobile-first content. It has expanded from audio to video and is entering cinema. Ku...
Kuku forays into film production with first Hindi theatrical releaseKuku FM and Kuku TV are venturing into movie theaters. Their first Hindi film, Indian Institute of Zombies, is a campus comedy. It blends h...
India’s fast-growing micro-drama segment faces subscription trust hurdleIndia’s fast-growing micro-drama segment may face monetisation challenges as concerns over automatic subscription renewals discourage users...
Kuku FM’s FY25 revenue nearly triples to Rs 242 crore; net loss rises 59%The platform's operating revenue during fiscal year 2025 was at Rs 242 crore, up 175% from FY24, while net loss increased by 59% to Rs 153 ...
Not a child’s play — Microdramas may face reality checkBy skirting IT rules, including provisions of age rating and statutory warnings, microdrama platforms are likely to draw compliance spotlig...
Kuku FM closes $85 million funding round led by Granite Asia; valuation hits $550 million post investmentOf the total raise, $50 million is primary capital, whereas the rest if secondary. Kuku FM said this investment will fuel expansion in AI a...
Kuku to expand global footprint with audio, video OTT offeringsKuku, an Indian storytelling platform, is poised for global expansion, targeting the US and Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, the Philip...