UTV films now in Telugu on Maa Tv

Mumbai, October 27, 2010: In a first of its kind association by a movie production studio, UTV’s motion pictures division announced an exclusive partnership with the leading Telugu entertainment channel in Andhra Pradesh– Maa TV. Ten blockbuster movies from the UTV’s movie library will now be showcased for the channel viewers in Telugu.

The Motion Pictures division of UTV has delivered some contemporary and cult films in the recent past which will now be showcased dubbed in Telugu on the satellite television channel. This deal, been the two entertainment houses, has been signed for a period of 5 years

10 movies on Maa TV Viewers can now enjoy Fashion which won Priyanka and Fashion Kangana both national awards, – one of the biggest Kaminey blockbusters of 2009 along with two national award winning Delhi 6 films - A Wednesday and Delhi 6 on their favourite channel. The A Wednesday movie offerings ranges from serious cinema like Kurbaan to Chance Pe Dance some light hearted romantic films like , Kismat Kismat Konnection Konnection and Chance Pe Dance. Along with these, the

Wake up Sid channel with also showcase Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal and

Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal Dhoondte Reh Jaage.

Dhoondte Reh Jaage Announcing the agreement, Sharrath Marar, Director and CEO of MAA Television Network Limited, said, “MAA TV has always delivered best of the movies to the Telugu viewers. In continuation of this tradition, we entered into a new association with UTV to telecast some of the most popular Hindi movies in Telugu. This will provide a pleasant, premium and exclusive entertainment experience to ever increasing MAA TV viewers.”

Amrita Pandey, Sr. VP, International Distribution & Syndication, Motion Pictures – UTV added, “We have noticed that regional audiences tend to be more receptive and comfortable with content in their language. Keeping up with this trend, we have partnered with Maa TV, one of the most popular channels in AP and dubbed a slew of

our films in Telugu, so the audiences can enjoy the movies. This association with Maa TV is just a first of many such initiatives to come in the future”

About UTV – Motion Pictures Division

Established in 1995, UTV Motion Pictures has played an active role in pioneering the studio model in the Indian film industry, where it is able to leverage script development, budget and time management and international distribution.

UTV Motion Pictures has emerged as a strong player in Indian and International cinema with the success of movies like BAFTA nominated , , The Namesake, A Wednesday! UTV has co-produced movies like Ashutosh Gowariker's Jodhaa-Akbar, which was the biggest blockbuster of 2008 and M. Night Shyamalan's The Happening which is amongst the top grossers in Hollywood. UTV has also distributed movies like Aamir Khan's directorial debut Taare Zameen Par & his production Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na in the international markets. In the year 2009, UTV produced and distributed successful movies like Dev. D, Kaminey and Wake Up Sid and delivered this year’s biggest blockbusters Prakash Jha’s and co-production with Dharma - . With two small films – Udaan and making it big at the box office, the studio house has an equally aggressive slate of movies coming up with Sanjay Leela Bansali’s Guzaarish, Rajkumar Gupta’s , ’s Tees Maar Khan, and many more.

About MAA TV

Maa Television Network Limited is a leading Telugu General Entertainment Channel. Launched in the year 2002, Maa TV is a part of its viewers which makes it stand tall among the cluster of channels that are available today.

Interactive programming and innovative packaging makes Maa TV appeal it to all the sections and class of people. Interactive and innovative programming has been the hallmark of Maa TV, since its inception in 2002; Maa TV has always brought to the force art, culture and traditions of Andhra Pradesh through enormous talent shows, reality shows and fiction.

Maa TV is known for its excellent movie library and is a preferred channel for all Telugus in India and abroad

For further information, please contact:

UTV Group Pallavi Deshmukh / Aishwarya Gurjar 932155 6801 / 96198 47047 [email protected] / [email protected]