Streaming platforms double down on South Indian hitsSouth Indian cinema is increasingly dominating the streaming landscape, accounting for nearly 60% of theatrically successful films acquired...
20 May, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Times Music acquires Catrack Entertainment, doubles down on Punjabi catalogue strategyTimes Music has acquired Catrack Entertainment, a significant move to boost its regional music collection. This deal brings a valuable Punj...
30 Apr, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Film studios see M&A wave as Reliance picks up stake in Guneet Monga's Sikhya EntertainmentReliance Industries Ltd has acquired a majority stake in Sikhya Entertainment, signaling a key trend of mergers and acquisitions in the fil...
04 Feb, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Rising costs force OTT platforms to buddy upIndian OTT platforms are changing strategies. They are now sharing content rights to manage costs. This shift includes films and even live ...
19 Jun, 2025, 11.33 AM IST
Appetite for global cinema growing in India, want to bring every genre: PVR Inox's Aamer BijliPVR Inox is strategically expanding its reach into international cinema, aiming to cater to India's diverse film tastes. Starting with "Bal...
11 Jun, 2025, 07.56 PM IST
Netflix bets big on India, unveils its biggest content slate for 2025Netflix aims for a significant content expansion in India by 2025, increasing its annual budget to $18 billion. Vice President Monika Sherg...
04 Feb, 2025, 01.06 PM IST
PVR aims Rs 500-cr revenue from SPI Cinemas by FY20SPI Cinemas has reported revenue of Rs 309.6 crore in 2017-18.
15 Aug, 2018, 02.17 PM IST
Reliance Entertainment will form joint venture with Phantom FilmsIn a bid to infuse fresh life into its film production and distribution business, Reliance Entertainment will form a joint venture with Pha...
09 Mar, 2015, 02.16 AM IST
Star Gold acquires nine big films for Rs 180 croreStar Gold has acquired nine big movies including 'Jai Ho', 'Kick', 'Singham 2' and 'Bombay Velvet' for an estimated cost of Rs 180 crore.
02 Mar, 2014, 01.14 PM IST
- Star Network acquires over 500 films from Colors for Rs 400 crore
The 500-plus films include blockbusters like Dabangg, Ready, Golmaal 3, Tees Maar Khan, Thank You, No One Killed Jessica, Guzaarish, among ...
04 Jan, 2012, 06.29 AM IST
Shah Rukh Khan's Don 2: Zee Entertainment bags satellite rights for Rs 37 croreZee Entertainment has acquired the satellite broadcast rights for Don 2-The Chase Continues, for an estimated Rs 37 crore.
14 Dec, 2011, 11.27 AM IST
- Sony Music buys 146 catalogues of Think Music but loses on Rajinikanth starrer Endhiran ’s rights
Notwithstanding this miss, the purchase of 146 catalogues would double Sony's share in the buoyant Tamil music market.
20 Jul, 2011, 10.01 AM IST
- After Kites, Raavan failure, Bolywood changing business model
Two big Bollywood flops in quick succession - Kites has taken a nosedive and Mani Ratnam’s Raavan is running for cover. Indian film industr...
24 Jun, 2010, 04.08 AM IST
- Reliance Big Pictures acquires distribution rights of biggest blockbusters
It’s a big distribution acquisition deal in recent times. Based on industry estimates, the Reliance Big Entertainment arm Reliance Big Pict...
26 Aug, 2009, 06.32 PM IST
- Prime Focus to acquire two US firms
Post-production and visual effect services company Prime Focus is planning to acquire two US-based firms.
22 Nov, 2007, 05.20 PM IST
- CII to project India as global entertainment portal
The Confederation of Indian Industry will be hosting a conference on promotion, growth and development of India’s showbiz sector, on the ev...
13 Nov, 2007, 01.29 PM IST
- Eros Int'l buys stake in Tamil film co
Eros buys 51 per cent stake in Tamil film company Ayngaran, marking its foray in second largest Indian film industry.
12 Jul, 2007, 03.40 PM IST