Entertainment doesn’t evolve by following trends. It evolves by creating them. Zee 5 Global, the world’s leading streaming platform for South Asian content unveiled its most ambitious multilingual slate yet, a bold showcase of stories, creators, and formats designed for a new generation of audiences. Spanning Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Bangla, the slate brings together an expansive line-up of Movies, Series, AI-powered storytelling, Animation and Kids’ Entertainment, all under one destination.
Siju Prabhakaran, Chief Business Officer, Zee 5 Global, said, “At Zee 5 Global, we see Indian storytelling finding a stronger voice across the world than ever before. Our goal is not just to take content beyond borders, but to share stories that inspire, provoke thought and build meaningful cultural connections. This slate reflects that ambition, bringing together some of India’s most compelling creators, production houses and talent across Movies, Series, AI-powered storytelling, Animation and Kids’ Entertainment. As audiences everywhere continue to look for authentic stories with broad appeal, we remain focused on curating distinctive, emotionally engaging entertainment that is deeply rooted in India and resonates across cultures and geographies.”
Built on the belief that great entertainment should be fearless, culturally rooted, and impossible to ignore, the new slate reflects Zee 5 Global’s long term vision of creating stories that don’t just entertain but spark conversations, shape culture and travel across languages and borders. From marquee franchises and premium originals to pioneering new formats, Zee 5 Global continues to push the boundaries of storytelling while deepening its commitment to audiences across India and around the world.
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The slate is powered by an exceptional roster of creative partners, bringing together some of India’s most celebrated studios, filmmakers, and storytellers.
In Hindi, Zee 5 has joined forces with leading production houses including Jio Studios, Maddock Films, AAZ Films, 200 NOTOUT CINEMAS, DICE Media, Collective Studios Historyverse, Tips Films, Pen Studios, Ellipsis Entertainment, Reliance Entertainment and Jar Pictures.
Across regional markets, the platform continues to deepen its commitment to regional storytelling through collaborations with industry leaders such as Thespian Films in Malayalam, Annapurna Studios, Sri Venkateswara Creations, Sitara Entertainments and Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra in Telugu, Passion Studios and Vriddhi Cinemas in Telugu, KVN Productions in Kannada, Bahawa Entertainment, Pratisaad Productions, Kyra Kumar Kreations in Marathi along with Bengali powerhouses like Acropolis Entertainment, Anjan Dutt Productions, Why So Serious films, Surinder Films and Zee Studios for multiple languages.
New series include
- Kambli- inspired from the life of Vinod Kambli,
- The Scam: Leaked,
- Coffee King,
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai 2.0, hosted by R. Madhavan,
- The iconic Zee Horror Show,
- Returning franchises like Rangbaaz S4 starring Mohit Raina and Arunoday Singh, Janaawar 2 featuring Bhuvan Arora and Bakaiti S2 featuring Rajesh Telang and Sheeba Chaddha.
The movie slate features a strong mix of theatrical premieres and direct to digital releases like
- Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai starring Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde and Mouni Roy, Bandar featuring Bobby Deol and Sanya Malhotra, Bharat Bhagya Vidhata led by Kangana Ranaut, Pooja Meri Jaan with Mrunal Thakur and Huma Qureshi, Sarvgunn Sampann starring Vaani Kapoor, Ghamasaan featuring Arshad Warsi, Tigmanshu Dhulia and Pratik Gandhi, Ikroop with Mithila Palkar and Gauahar Khan and Dalimb starring Jitendra Kumar and Priya Bapat.
Further strengthening its language-first strategy, Zee 5 Global continues to champion deeply rooted, culturally authentic storytelling with an expansive slate spanning Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Bangla. In Tamil, audiences can look forward to the return of Koose Munisamy Veerappan and Thadayam, alongside new originals Ananthakaalam and Thee Kural, first ever independent rap battle show. The movie slate is headlined by the highly anticipated Demonte Colony 3, Hi! starring Nayanthara and Kavin, and Raawadi. In Telugu, the platform will release originals such as Shrimathi starring Nivetha Thomas and Objection Mylord starring Srikanth alongside return of blockbuster talk show Jayammu Nishchayammu Ra. The movie line-up includes most anticipated films like Venky Anil 5, NBK111 and Vrushakarma.
In Kannada, Ayyana Mane returns with a new season, while Bitcoin Scam and Operation Bangara expand the originals slate. The platform also brings Karavali, featuring Raj B. Shetty and Prajwal Devaraj, to its movie line-up. In Malayalam, Zee 5 premieres A Queen, Malabar Cup and Malayalam’s independent rap battle show Kerala Underground, alongside this season’s most acclaimed film Balan the Boy. In Marathi, audiences can look forward to a new season of Hey Kay Navin?, along with the new original Aga Aai, Aaho Aai and blockbuster films Tumbadchi Manjula and Bhootam Bhayam. In Bangla, audience favourites Shwetkali and Lalbazaar return with new seasons, while shows like Aloor Dosh and Priyo Bondhu strengthen the originals slate. Together, these titles reaffirm Zee 5 Global’s position as the destination for premium entertainment in every language.
Ali Zaidi, Territory Head – MENA, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., said, “The MENA region continues to be an important market for Zee 5 Global, where audiences have consistently embraced Indian stories for their emotional authenticity and universal appeal. This slate reflects our commitment to bringing bold, culturally rooted stories that connect across borders while celebrating the richness and diversity of Indian entertainment. As audience preferences continue to evolve, we remain focused on delivering meaningful entertainment experiences that deepen engagement and further strengthen Zee 5 Global’s presence across the region.”
Beyond scripted entertainment, Zee 5 Global continues to scale its entertainment ecosystem through AI, Animation, and Kids’ content. The p platform’s growing portfolio features its AI & Animation slate featuring Garud – Ek Yodha Ki Gatha, Narmada Manasa Sundari, Vikram Betal, Shiv Sati-Ek Anant Prem Kahani, Param Sundari Chandrakanta, Tirupati Balaji, Ram Anjaney Yuddh and Aiyappan, alongside kids’ content including Shivlok Ke Kundakka Mandakka, Smart KidZ, Tales of Krishna, and Bandbudh and Budbak 2.0, reinforcing the platform’s commitment to building a truly holistic entertainment destination for audiences across age groups.
