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Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sony Pictures Networks India to launch new movie channel on May 1
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) is expanding its presence in the Hindi movie broadcast space with the launch of Sony MAX 1 , a new channel aimed at enhancing the movie experience for linear TV audiences across India. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack The groundwork before India mounts a strike at Pakistan India considers closing airspace to Pakistani carriers amid rising tensions Cold Start: India's answer to Pakistan's nuclear threats Sony MAX 1 joins SPNI's Hindi movie cluster, alongside Sony MAX and Sony MAX 2. Carrying the brand promise, 'Filmon ka aisa chaska, jo dekhe hakka bakka', the channel presents a mix of films curated to engage and entertain. Scheduled to go live on May 1, 2025, across DTH and cable platforms , Sony MAX 1 is set to become a destination for Hindi movie viewers. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cấy ghép răng toàn phần tại Việt Nam – Xem ngay bảng giá 2025! Cấy ghép nha khoa | Tìm kiếm quảng cáo Tìm Ngay Undo Based on the idea that films bring people together, Sony MAX 1 makes selection easier by offering a line-up across genres. From Bollywood titles and regional films to cult favorites and Hindi-dubbed Hollywood releases, the channel provides a viewing experience that combines broad reach with storytelling. Sony MAX 1 seeks to engage every family member, whether they prefer action, drama, or old favorites. It offers a format that mirrors Indian households, where stories are shared and emotions are central. Live Events Tushar Shah, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) & Business Head – Movies, Regional and Infotainment Channels, Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), 'With a legacy of building brands and a deep understanding of audience preferences, the launch of Sony MAX 1 is a step forward as we expand our Hindi Movies Cluster. The channel is all set to offer a curated movie-viewing experience on linear television, relevant to today's viewer, rooted in family sensibilities, and designed for delight.'
India.com
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
India's most watched movie failed at box office, still has views over 100 crore, beat Sholay, Baahubali, Mughal-e-Azam, the film is…, lead actors are…
India's most watched movie failed at box office, still has views over 100 crore, beat Sholay, Baahubali, Mughal-e-Azam, the film is..., lead actors are... It is believed that Sholay is arguably the most-watched Indian film and the biggest hit in Indian cinema's history. For a long time, this achievement was true. However, the rise of cable TV and Internet completely transformed how cinema measured its viewership. Today, TRPs, YouTube views, streaming minutes also count. Surprisingly, this shift made a box office flop the most-watched Indian film in history. To anyone who ever browsed Sony MAX might know that how Amitabh Bachchan's cult film Sooryavansham became a staple movie on that channel. It won't be surprise that this film holds the tag of being the most watched Indian movie. Released in 1999, Sooryavansham starred Soundarya, Jayasudha, Rachna Banerjee, Anupam Kher, and Kader Khan, alongside Bachchan. Directed by EVV Satyanarayana, the film was a Box office disappointment when released. It earned only Rs 12.65 crore worldwide and failed to break even. The 1999 release was able to sell just Rs 40 lakh tickets, a low response at that time. But than Sooryavansham saw a different turn when it had its satellite premiere on Sony MAX (then called SET MAX). In the past 25 years, the movie had countless re-telecasts on the channel. The re-runs were watched by over 40 lakh households, which is quite an impressive number. However, several experts claim that the number has to be at least 25-30 crore or even higher. But, its bulk of major views come from YouTube. Sooryavansham has been finally uploaded on the platform by Goldmines Entertainment, which owns its YouTube rights. The film has been uploaded on Goldmines's three different channels, which hold a combined viewership of 701 million. This gives the Amitabh Bachchan starrer an estimated 100 crore views across platforms. In comparison to other highly-watched films like Sholay , which has 2 million views on YouTube, while DDLJ has under a million and Baahubali: The Beginning also has combined 20 million views. But none could beat Sooryavansham.
