ZEE5 is stepping up its focus on the Telugu market with a new and extensive content lineup featuring a mix of upcoming films, original series, returning shows, dubbed titles and other entertainment offerings.
The platform’s latest slate reflects its focus on regional storytelling, bringing together established production houses, popular franchises and fresh concepts aimed at catering to the evolving tastes of Telugu audiences.
As part of the new lineup, ZEE5 has partnered with leading production banners including Vyjayanthi Movies, Sukumar Writings, Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra (SVCC), Prime Show Entertainment, Shine Screens, Vriddhi Cinemas, Manam Enterprises LLP, Birla Studios, Temple Town Pictures, Udaya Bhanu Productions and Sri Chakra Movies LLP.
The Originals lineup includes Shrimathi, starring Nivetha Thomas, and Panchanama, featuring Bharath Niwas and Sivaji Raja. The popular show Jayammu Nishchayammu Ra 2, hosted by Jagapathi Babu, is also set to return with a new season.
The platform has lined up several notable Telugu films as part of its cinema offering. These include Lenin, directed by Murali Kishore Abburu and starring Akhil Akkineni and Bhagyashri Borse; NBK111, directed by Gopichand Malineni and starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and Kajal Aggarwal; January 12 Vidudhala, directed by Anil Ravipudi and starring Venkatesh Daggubati and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram; Vrushakarma, directed by Karthik Varma Dandu and starring Chaitanya Akkineni and Meenakshi Chaudhary; and Kanaka Durga, directed by Pradeep Maddali and starring Allari Naresh and Kajal Choudhary.
Alongside its Telugu films, ZEE5 is also adding dubbed titles to its library. The catalogue includes Jananayagan, Hi, Demonte Colony 2, A Queen and Veerappan 2.
Lloyd C. Xavier, Business Head Tamil, Telugu, & Malayalam ZEE5, said, “Telugu audiences have always been open to stories that are unconventional while still staying true to the emotions and authenticity they connect with. Over the years, the relationships we have built with creators, production houses and audiences have given us a strong understanding of what resonates in the market, and that thinking has shaped this slate. From the return of Jayammu Nishchayammu Ra 2 to originals like Shrimathi and Panchanama, this slate brings together familiar favourites and new stories for Telugu audiences. Each title has a distinct voice and perspective, reflecting our commitment to stories that are bold, fresh and deeply engaging, while remaining rooted in the emotions that Telugu audiences connect with most.”
ZEE5 is also expanding beyond conventional films and series by introducing AI-powered storytelling. Its upcoming titles in this space include Garuda, Vikram Vetal, Shiv Sati, Chandrakanta, Tirupati Balaji, Narmada and Ram Anjanay Yudh.
The platform’s upcoming entertainment offerings also include kids’ titles Barbarik and Kundaka Mandakka, while its live sports portfolio continues to grow with FIFA, Bundesliga, Coppa Italia and ILT20.
With films, Originals, dubbed content, AI-powered stories, kids’ programming and live sports, ZEE5 is looking to offer Telugu audiences a wider variety of entertainment across genres and formats.