Entertainment

Culver Max Entertainment, the parent company of Sony Entertainment Television and SonyLIV, reported a sharp 45.3% decline in its consolidated net profit for the financial year ending March 2025. The company’s profit dropped to Rs. 481.2 crore from Rs. 880.2 crore in the previous fiscal year, while revenue from operations fell 4.3% to Rs. 6,261.2 crore. The dip was largely attributed to reduced advertising income and higher promotional expenses.

PVR INOX has unveiled its first-ever dine-in cinema experience in Bengaluru, blending fine dining with premium movie viewing to elevate the city’s entertainment landscape. The concept integrates gourmet cuisine, plush seating, and cutting-edge audiovisual technology, offering audiences a sophisticated alternative to conventional theatres. This strategic move underscores PVR INOX’s commitment to enhancing customer experience and catering to India’s growing demand for luxury lifestyle entertainment.

JioStar has reported a robust revenue of Rs. 11,222 crore in the second quarter, driven primarily by the Indian Premier League (IPL) season, which significantly boosted digital viewership and advertising revenues. The quarter marked a turning point for the media-tech conglomerate as it leveraged the cricketing frenzy to amplify user engagement, expand its subscriber base, and strengthen its position in the competitive OTT space.