20 May 2023, Mumbai: ZEE5, the renowned streaming platform, has made an exciting announcement on its fifth-year anniversary by unveiling its upcoming India slate. This extensive line-up includes over 100 captivating titles, comprising movies and web series that are set to enthrall audiences. Some notable highlights include the highly anticipated movie “Tarla,” starring Huma Qureshi, the sequel to Manoj Bajpayee’s “Silence,” and the second season of Sunil Grover’s “Sunflower.”
The diverse range of content encompasses originals in Hindi and regional languages, sequels to popular series, direct-to-digital releases, post-theatrical launches, and compelling documentary-series. ZEE5, has formed exciting collaborations with prestigious production houses, including Dharma Productions, Salman Khan Films, Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment, and The Viral Fever (TVF). Renowned filmmakers such as Sudhir Mishra, Vikas Bahl, Vivek Agnihotri, and Nagraj Manjule have also come together with the platform, showcasing their exceptional storytelling prowess. The result is a star-studded cast featuring powerhouse performers like Salman Khan, Pankaj Tripathi, Huma Qureshi, Sonali Bendre, Arya, Vijay Sethupathi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte, and many other talented artists.
The content line-up is nothing short of spectacular, including highly anticipated sequels to popular original series. Audiences can look forward to the second season of Sunil Grover’s evergreen the “Sunflower,” The Latest Released “Taj: Reign of Revenge” starring talented Aashim Gulati, Naseeruddin Shah,and TVF’s new series “Humorously Yours” Season 3 featuring Abhishek Banerjee and Rasika Dugal. The line-up also includes Gulshan Devaiah’s the “Duranga” Season 2, Huma Qureshi-led “Mithya” Season 2, and Guneet Monga’s “Gyarah Gyarah (11:11).”
Additionally, ZEE5 will be offering a range of captivating direct-to-digital movies. Viewers can anticipate Manoj Bajpayee’s “Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai” and “Silence 2,” Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s “Haddi” and “Love is Blind,” Pankaj Tripathi’s “Kadak Singh,” and Huma Qureshi’s “Tarla,” a biopic on the renowned food writer and chef Tarla Dalal.
These collaborations and content offerings highlight ZEE5’s commitment to delivering exceptional entertainment experiences. By bringing together renowned production houses, filmmakers, and talented performers, the platform continues to set new standards in the world of streaming. Audiences can eagerly anticipate an array of captivating stories and exceptional performances, making ZEE5 the go-to destination for top-notch entertainment. Sunny Deol’s post-theatrical release “Gadar 2,” as well as an array of power-packed regional titles.
Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer of ZEE5 India, expressed optimism for 2023 and eagerly anticipates the audience response to their diverse content offerings. He highlighted the significant meaning behind this year as they celebrate the platform’s fifth anniversary and present a carefully curated line-up featuring the best talents from the entertainment industry across languages. Kalra also emphasized ZEE5’s exponential growth, evident from the impressive 100 billion+ streaming minutes clocked in FY ’23, which underscores their commitment to creativity, innovation, enhanced viewing experiences, and increased value for viewers.
By Yashika Desai