ZEE5 Global unveils its biggest multilingual slate yet across seven languages
ZEE5 Global has announced 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.
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, ZEE5 Global continues to push the boundaries of storytelling while deepening its commitment to audiences across India and around the world.
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, ZEE5 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.
The Hindi slate brings together bold new originals, iconic franchise revivals and marquee films. New series include ‘Kambli’, inspired by the life of Vinod Kambli, ‘The Scam: Leaked’, ‘Coffee King’, ‘Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai 2.0’ hosted by R. Madhavan, and the iconic ‘Zee Horror Show’. Returning franchises include ‘Rangbaaz S4’ starring Mohit Raina and Arunoday Singh, ‘Janaawar 2’ featuring Bhuvan Arora, and ‘Bakaiti S2’ with Rajesh Telang and Sheeba Chaddha.
The movie slate features a strong mix of theatrical premieres and direct‑to‑digital releases such as ‘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, ZEE5 Global continues to champion culturally rooted storytelling across 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’, the platform’s first 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’ featuring Srikanth, alongside the return of blockbuster talk show ‘Jayammu Nishchayammu Ra’. The movie line‑up includes major upcoming titles 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, ZEE5 premieres ‘A Queen’, ‘Malabar Cup’ and the 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 new originals ‘Aga Aai’ and ‘Aaho Aai’, and blockbuster films ‘Tumbadchi Manjula’ and ‘Bhootam Bhayam’.
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In Bangla, audience favourites ‘Shwetkali’ and ‘Lalbazaar’ return with new seasons, while ‘Aloor Dosh’ and ‘Priyo Bondhu’ strengthen the originals slate.
Siju Prabhakaran, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 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.”
Harish Goyal, Territory Head – Americas, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., said, “Across the Americas, we’ve seen Indian entertainment evolve from being a connection to home into a form of storytelling that resonates far beyond the diaspora. Audiences today are embracing stories for their authenticity, emotional depth and universal themes. This slate reflects our ambition to champion bold, culturally rooted stories that connect across generations and communities, while showcasing the diversity of Indian entertainment. As our audience continues to grow, we look forward to bringing them stories that spark conversations, create lasting memories and strengthen their connection with Zee 5 Global.”
Parul Goel, Territory Head – Europe, Zee Entertainment UK, said, “Europe continues to be a strategic growth market for Zee 5 Global, where audiences are increasingly embracing stories that are deeply rooted in Indian culture while resonating with universal emotions and experiences. Our latest content slate reflects this vision, bringing together compelling narratives, bold storytelling, and creative excellence through collaborations with some of India’s most celebrated talent and production houses. We are also witnessing a growing appreciation for Indian storytelling beyond traditional diaspora audiences, creating new opportunities to connect with wider and more diverse viewer segments across the region. As we expand the global footprint of Indian entertainment, we remain committed to delivering premium content that transcends borders, fosters cultural connections, and strengthens our engagement with viewers across Europe.”
Krishnendu Chakraborty, Business Head, APAC, Zee Entertainment, said, “The APAC region continues to offer immense opportunities as audiences increasingly embrace stories that are rooted in culture while resonating across borders. At Zee 5 Global, our audiences remain at the heart of every story we tell, and this slate is a reflection of our commitment to creating content that they love, connect with and keep coming back to. It also underscores our focus on championing bold storytelling, creative excellence and diverse voices that speak to the evolving preferences of viewers across the region. By bringing together compelling stories across genres and formats, we look forward to strengthening our connection with audiences and reinforcing Zee 5 Global’s position as the preferred destination for premium Indian entertainment across APAC.”
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.”
In the AI, Animation and Kids’ vertical, ZEE5 Global continues to scale its wider entertainment ecosystem with a growing portfolio of genre‑diverse titles. The platform’s AI & Animation slate features ‘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’, expanding its mythology‑driven and family‑friendly offering.
The Kids’ line‑up includes ‘Shivlok Ke Kundakka Mandakka’, ‘Smart KidZ’, ‘Tales of Krishna’, and ‘Bandbudh and Budbak 2.0’, reinforcing the platform’s commitment to building a holistic entertainment destination for audiences across age groups.
With this landmark slate, ZEE5 Global reinforces its position as the destination where India’s boldest stories come alive. Bringing together marquee collaborations, iconic franchises, fresh originals and stories across seven languages, the slate is bold in scale, unstoppable in ambition, unconventional in choice and unapologetic in voice, reflecting the platform’s continued focus on delivering differentiated entertainment at an unmatched scale.
