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Zee5 is a streaming platform showcasing diverse content, including regional films, original series, and documentaries. Its recent releases span emotional dramas, sports narratives, and bold storytelling, often arriving without major promotion.
Ranbir Kapoor recorded a Telugu-language video praising Sai Pallavi, his Ramayana co-star, for a Zee5 talk show special airing ahead of the film's November release.
Sai Pallavi’s first big interview after the Ramayana reveal is set to air on ZEE5 this Thursday, October 16, 2026, as the lead episode of Jayammu Nischayammu Raa with Jagapathi Season 2. The talk show, known for candid conversations beyond film promotions, will feature the actress in an open discussion with Jagapathi Babu, focusing on her personal journey, memories, and experiences. The episode,
Sumo Didi lands directly on ZEE5 on October 23, skipping theatres entirely. The film, based on the life of India’s first female sumo wrestler, Hetal Dave, features Shriyam Bhagnani in her first lead role. Directed by Jayant Rohatgi, it’s a biopic about defying body shaming, social pressure, and gender bias. The film has screened at international festivals including Palm Springs and Tokyo.
The Malayalam film Aasha, starring Urvashi, Joju George, and Aishwarya Lekshmi, arrives on ZEE5 on October 16, 2026, following its September 11 theatrical release. The film explores how minor decisions trigger life-altering events, with audio versions in five languages. Directed by Safar Sanal, it’s written by Joju George and Ramesh Girija.
Toxic’s OTT fate: ZEE5 offers ₹30 crore — but only half upfront, with the rest on pay-per-view. That’s the latest twist in a story that’s already turned toxic for Yash and his team.
There’s nothing extraordinary happening in Bakaiti. And I mean that as a compliment.
Mrunal Thakur speaks candidly about her emotionally intense role in 'Pooja Meri Jaan', calling it a departure from glamorous, comedic parts. She credits the film with helping her discover new depths as an actor.
No fanfare, no trailer blitz. Just a new entry in the algorithm, sliding into view like a late-night text you didn’t expect but can’t ignore.
Pooja Meri Jaan is not a thriller. It’s a courtroom sermon with a lead actress who’s too good for the script.
Veteran actor Mammootty lends his voice to ‘Panthadikkam’, Zee5 Malayalam’s inaugural football documentary, exploring Kerala’s unique football culture across five episodes starting October 1.
Yash-starrer Toxic, tipped for a ZEE5 digital premiere after a muted theatrical run, is absent from both the September and October streaming slates, leaving fans without a new release date.
Mrunal Thakur reveals how the diverse vibes of her co‑stars shaped the making of Pooja Meri Jaan, a courtroom drama tackling obsession, consent and public judgment, set to stream on ZEE5 from 2 October 2026.
Mrunal Thakur arrives in Paris for her inaugural Fashion Week show, bringing a mix of contemporary couture and Indian-inspired looks while balancing upcoming OTT thriller and a pan‑Indian action film.
The digital rights for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming Love & War have been sold to ZEE5 for roughly Rs 25 crore, a figure industry insiders say is far below expectations for a film of this magnitude.
Nayanthara’s romantic comedy ‘Hi’, produced by the actress herself, is expected to arrive on ZEE5 this Friday, September 25, after underperforming in theatres. Rumours also hint that her action drama ‘Toxic’ could drop on the same platform the same day, giving fans a double‑feature weekend.
Trade buzz in Filmnagar suggests Zee5 has bought non-theatrical rights for Nandamuri Balakrishna's Dada for around Rs 70 crore, a figure that remains unverified as the film races toward its December 24 release.
Udaya Bhanu, one of Telugu television's most recognisable anchors, is producing a new show called Panchanamaa for Zee5 and opening up about why she never chased cinema interviews or nonstop screen time.
Marathi drama Adkitta, starring Sai Tamhankar, Siddharth Chandekar and Sakhi Gokhale, drops on ZEE5 on September 11. Early reviews praise its restraint in handling grief and motherhood without tipping into melodrama.
Udaya Bhanu's first production, the Telugu thriller Panchanama, premieres on ZEE5 September 11. The actress called it a dream 15 years in the making, backed by a cast led by Bharath Srinivasan.
Toxic's digital rights remain unsold nearly two weeks after release, with offers reportedly down to Rs 30 crore from an earlier Rs 200 crore ask, as industry estimates put the film's total loss at Rs 300 crore.