Viacom18, will be launching its premium Hindi movie channel, Rishtey Cineplex in the UK on September 29.
Rishtey Cineplex will showcase the best from Viacom18’s wide library of Hindi-language films as well as newly acquired movies from across genres including soulful dramas, heart-warming romance, adrenalin-packed action, rib-tickling comedy and much more. The channel will air audience favourites such as Bajirao Mastani, Airlift, Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, Kapoor and Sons, Ki & Ka and upcoming films like Force 2, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil amongst others.
The channel will also launch in North America (US and Canada) in September.
Sudhanshu Vats, Group CEO, Viacom18 said, “The Indian film industry has been growing in size, both in terms of reach and revenue, to have become the largest producer of movies in the world today. Our cinema, led by Bollywood movies, continue to increase its pull with the Indian diaspora abroad. Rishtey Cineplex, Viacom18’s first premium Hindi movie channel, has curated an impressive repertoire of titles from across cinemas of India. It is our endeavour, as a future ready organization, to take Indian cinema, as a holistic entertainment package, to our loyal viewers in Europe and North America; allowing us to further strengthen our presence in the regions.”
Adding to this, Raj Nayak, CEO, Hindi Mass Entertainment, Viacom18, said, “Rishtey Cineplex has every ingredient that a movie buff would want to be engaged with. Global audiences today celebrate Indian films, and with the channel’s launch in Europe and North America, we are bringing this celebration to their living rooms. Indian films now have a universal appeal, as a result of which they taste tremendous success in International markets. The trend in consumption has been extremely encouraging and we are certain that the viewers will lap-up our content offering with great zeal.”
Anuj Gandhi, Group CEO, Indiacast said, “After Colors and Rishtey, we now introduce our brand new offering, Rishtey Cineplex for the viewers in Europe and North America. The Indian and the South Asian expatriate population is growing across the world, and so is their love for Indian films. Our offerings have always resonated with such audiences catering to their intrinsic viewing needs. With Rishtey Cineplex, we are looking forward to strengthening our relationship with our partners along with our audiences.”
The channel will be available free-to-air in Europe on Sky from September 29 onwards.
