At a time when regional content is increasingly shaping viewing habits globally, Zee 5 Global continues to lead from the front by consistently investing in a dedicated, year-round slate of Marathi originals, movies and diverse formats. What began as a bold bet on the depth, diversity and cultural richness of Marathi storytelling has evolved into one of the strongest content ecosystems in regional streaming. Following a landmark year marked by audience acclaim, growing viewership and successful originals, Zee 5 Global today unveiled an ambitious and diverse content slate for its second year, reaffirming its commitment to bringing premium Marathi stories to audiences throughout the year.
Zee 5 Global’s bold and diverse new slate brings together beloved franchises, fresh original series, direct-to-digital films, successful post-theatrical premieres, and live sports, creating an unmatched entertainment destination for Marathi audiences. With collaborations across leading production houses and creating a home for some of Marathi cinema’s most celebrated creators, the slate reflects the platform’s continued investment in stories, talent and innovation.
The upcoming titles in the series slate are led by the return of two of Zee 5 Global’s most successful and beloved franchises. Hey Kay Navin? returns for a second season from Bahawa Entertainment, reuniting audiences with Umesh Kamat and Priya Bapat, while Devkhel Season 2 from Cinemasters Production brings back the popular pairing of Ankush Chaudhari and Prajakta Mali. The slate is further strengthened by a diverse lineup of new originals including Kon Yashwant Pansare? featuring Bharat Jadhav, Sharvari Jamenis, Pushkar Shrotri and Shivani Rangole and 112 from Coquelicot Pictures, created by Nikhil Mahajan and directed by Jeejivisha Kale and Rohit Satpute; showcasing the platform’s continued investment in fresh voices, compelling narratives and genre-driven storytelling.
Complementing its robust series lineup is an equally ambitious film slate spanning multiple genres and formats. The platform’s post-theatrical premieres include Zee Studios’ Tumbadchi Manjula, featuring Jitendra Joshi, Sai Tamhankar, Makarand Anaspure and Om Bhutkar, as well as Bhootam Bhayam, starring Neel Salekar, Siddhant Sarfare, Shubham Jadhav, Saurabh Ghadge and Karan Sonawane. Strengthening the offering further is the premiere of the original film Adkitta from Mangesh Pawar Company, headlined by Siddharth Chandekar, Sakhi Gokhale and Sai Tamhankar. These are only a glimpse of what’s to come, with the year set to deliver many more blockbuster surprises.
Expanding the platform’s entertainment spectrum is Hasva Hasavi – The Marathi Stand-Up Show, a comedy special from Anish Goregoankar Productions featuring Anish Goregoankar, Fatima Ayesha, Sanket Joshi, Sahil Horane and Sahil Shaikh. Beyond scripted entertainment, Zee 5 Global continues to deepen its value proposition with a rich and diverse content ecosystem that caters to every member of the family. The platform’s expanding library includes premium AI titles such as Garuda, Vikram Vetal, Shiv Sati, Chandrakanta, Tirupati Balaji, Narmada, Ram Anjanay Yudha and Barbarik.
Together, these titles reflect Zee 5 Global’s vision of delivering a diverse and well-rounded content experience, bringing together marquee talent, contemporary storytelling and a rich mix of comedy, drama, horror and family entertainment for audiences across the state.
VR Hema, Chief Channel Officer - Zee Marathi and Business Head - Marathi Zee 5, said, “When we launched Marathi Zee 5, our belief was simple yet bold, that Marathi audiences deserve a streaming platform dedicated for them, not an occasional regional offering. Today, we are proud to be a committed and innovative OTT platform consistently investing in original Marathi stories, and the audience response has validated that vision. The bold and diverse new slate reflects the resilience, determination, courage and passion of the Marathi Manus. Alongside returning favourites that audiences have wholeheartedly embraced, we are introducing fresh originals, films, and new formats that continue to push the boundaries of Marathi entertainment on streaming. More importantly, it is a reflection of the incredible creative talent within the Marathi industry and our continued effort to champion stories that are from our land.”
Siju Prabhakaran, Chief Business Officer, Zee 5 Global, said, “Marathi storytelling has always had a distinctive voice, rooted in its culture, yet universal in the emotions and stories it brings to audiences. At Zee 5 Global, our focus has been to build a strong, consistent Marathi content ecosystem that not only serves audiences in India but also connects with Marathi-speaking communities across the world. This new slate is a reflection of that commitment, bringing together returning favourites, fresh originals, films and diverse formats that showcase the breadth of Marathi talent and storytelling. We remain committed to strengthening Zee 5 Global as the global destination for premium Marathi entertainment and taking these stories to audiences wherever they are.”
From original series and films to post-theatricals and AI and comedy, Zee 5 Global continues to stand apart as the most comprehensive destination for Marathi audiences, delivering a breadth and consistency of content unmatched in the category.
