ZEE5 MARKS THE FESTIVITIES OF ONAMWITH FOUR BLOCKBUSTER MALAYALAM DIGITALPREMIERES

 India’s fastest growing OTT platform has been consistently adding interesting content. This September, ZEE5 digital premieres four Malayalam blockbuster movies - Madhura Raja,An International Local Story, And the Oscar Goes to… andChildren’sPark. These movies premiere on 1^st, 5^th, 8^th and 9^th September respectively exclusively on ZEE5.

The four filmshave been carefully handpicked from varied genres making it an entertainment bonanza for viewers. Madhura Rajadirected by Vysakh, staring superstarMammotty is a testament of victory of good over evil.The film has hard-hittingdialogues and power packed action sequences. On the other hand,An International Local Storyis a light-hearted  comedy showcasing the quirks of the Indian arranged marriage system. Directed by Harisree Ashokan it featuresRahul Madhav, DBalgoty, Bijukuttan, DeepakParamboland Manoj Jayan as protagonists.

Children’s Park directed by Shafistarring Joy Mathew,Sharafudheen andDhruvan as main leads is afunny story about the journey of three friends trying find out the objective of their existence. A crazy roller coaster of unforeseen circumstances makes this one a must watch!

Lastly, And the Oscar goes to… directed by Salim Ahmed and featuringTovio Thomas, Anu Sitharaand is a story of perseverance and faith.

Aparna Acharekar,ProgrammingHead, ZEE5 said, “We wanted to mark the auspicious occasion of Onam and offer a bucket of entertainment options for our viewers. In line with this, we have added four Malayali blockbusters to the content library. Our proposition of world digital premieres has been phenomenally successful and we are constantly working towards strengthening this segment by acquiring additional rights of blockbuster films.”

ZEE5 PUMPS UP THE JOSH WITH THE WORLD DIGITAL PREMIERE OF URI – THE SURGICAL STRIKE

~ The digital platform to premiere URI-The Surgical Strike on 19^th March 2019 ~

 ZEE5 gives the nation a reason to cheer with the world digital premiere of URI – The Surgical Strike. The Bollywood blockbuster starring Vicky Kaushal, Mohit Raina, Paresh Rawal, Yami Gautam and Kirti Kulhari will go live on the platform on 19^th March 2019.

The film by virtue of its subject and stellar performances was well received by the audience which led to word of mouth marketing during the initial opening week. It then went on to become a sleeper hit and the fact that it is premiering on ZEE5 helps viewers who may have missed watching it on the big screen as well as repeat audiences to enjoy the experience again, in the comfort of their homes or on the go.

Watch the trailer here: https://www.zee5.com/videos/details/uri-the-surgical-strike-trailer/0-0-32978

URI-The Surgical Strike portrays the events of the surgical strike conducted by the Indian military against suspected militants in Pakistan occupied Kashmir. The directorial debut of director Aditya Dhar narrates the story of the 11 clamorous events on which the strike was carried out.

Manish Aggarwal, Business Head, ZEE5 India, said, “Digital premieres of movies have been one of the most awaited releases on our platform and have seen great success consistently after every release. An important and landmark film like URI – The Surgical Strike appeals to viewers across the spectrum. Not just first-time viewers, but a large number of movie buffs and fans will access the platform to view the film for a second and third-time viewing.”

Aditya Dhar, Director – URI- The Surgical Strike, commented, “We are glad that URI-The Surgical Strike has garnered so much love and appreciation from audiences across the spectrum. Releasing the movie on a digital platform such as ZEE5 will further expand its reach and make the movie available to those who missed watching it on big screen.”

With over 3500 films, 500+ TV shows, 4000+ music videos, 35+ theatre plays and 90+ LIVE TV Channels across 12 languages, ZEE5 truly presents a blend of unrivalled content offering for its viewers across the nation and worldwide. With ZEE5, the global content of Zindagi as a brand, which was widely appreciated across the country, has also been brought back for its loyal viewers

Sai Tamhankar performs action sequences

SAIE TAMHANKAR PERFORMS ACTION SEQUENCES 

FOR THE FIRST TIME

Will be seen doing high-volt stunts for her upcoming ZEE5 Original - ‘Date With Saie'~

Saie Tamhankar, after winning hearts with her performances in Marathi and Hindi cinema is now thrilled for herupcoming ZEE5 Original 'Date With Saie'. Directed by Dnyanesh Zoting, the series not only boasts of a powerful narrative, but also features Saie in a never seen before avatar. Saie has performed several action sequences by herself for the show, a first for her.

Through the series, you will see Saie jumping from a balcony, another shot of her fighting it out in a moving train, and a spine-chilling climax scene shot at a height of 50 ft.

Elated by Saie's commitment, director Dnyanesh Zotingsaid, "While narrating the script to Saie, we told her that we have body doubles in place, but she was adamant on performing the stunts herself. All the action sequences have turned out to be a success and we are amazed by her dedication."

Expressing her excitement, Saie added, "The script looked extremely interesting to me and I wishfully agreed to perform most of the action sequences myself. It was challenging for sure, but exciting at the same time. I trusted the team completely whether it was Dnyanesh or our action directorSalaam. I am looking forward to the audience response. Can’t wait for 5^th December when ‘Date with Saie’ premieres on ZEE5."

Watch Date with Saie on ZEE5, premiering 5^th December