Mumbai: ZEE5, India’s largest homegrown video streaming platform and the OTT arm of ZEEL, has joined hands with Jio Studios, the media and content powerhouse of Reliance Industries Limited, to bring two highly anticipated films, Hisaab Barabar and Mrs., to its platform. The collaboration promises to deliver a stellar entertainment experience to OTT audiences.
While Hisaab Barabar will premiere exclusively on ZEE5 on 24th January 2024 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, the release date for Mrs. will be announced soon.
Starring the versatile R. Madhavan, Hisaab Barabar is a satirical social drama that combines humor and emotional depth to shed light on the issue of financial fraud. The story follows a common man’s relentless journey to uncover a corporate bank’s billion-dollar scam.
On the other hand, Mrs., featuring the critically acclaimed Sanya Malhotra, is a thought-provoking drama about a housewife navigating the challenges of a traditional household, exploring themes of resilience, identity, and empowerment.
Both films showcase compelling narratives and promise to engage viewers with their mix of drama, emotion, and impactful storytelling, further enhancing ZEE5’s reputation as a premier destination for diverse and quality content.
Sivakumar Chinnasamy, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5, and Chief Technology & Product Officer, ZEEL, shared, “At ZEE5, our main focus and goal have always been to provide our viewers with high-quality and engaging content that truly captures their attention and keeps them entertained. We are excited to announce our partnership with Jio Studios, which enables us to bring two remarkable films to our platform: Hisaab Barabar and Mrs., both of which will be available exclusively to our subscribers. These movies showcase powerful and meaningful stories that resonate deeply with our audience. We are committed to continuously expanding our diverse and rich content library, ensuring we offer our viewers an array of titles that not only entertain but also set new and higher standards in storytelling.”
Priyanka Chaudhary, COO & CFO, Jio Studios, echoed the sentiment: “We’ve had an exceptional 2024 and look forward to continuing the momentum in 2025. We are excited to collaborate with ZEE5 to bring two remarkable films, Mrs., a captivating account of a woman’s strength and resilience that has garnered global acclaim at multiple prestigious festivals, and Hisaab Barabar, a bold statement on financial corruption that should captivate audiences with its compelling premise and storytelling. Premiering these cinematic gems on ZEE5 marks the beginning of a new chapter in our shared commitment to delivering high-quality and engaging content.”
This partnership between ZEE5 and Jio Studios underscores a shared vision of delivering stories that resonate with diverse audiences, setting new benchmarks in India’s OTT space. With Hisaab Barabar and Mrs., viewers can look forward to an enriching cinematic experience that combines entertainment with meaningful narratives.
