National, 9th January 2025: ZEE5, India largest homegrown video streaming platform and the OTT arm of ZEEL, is thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with Jio Studios, the media and content arm of Reliance Industries Limited. As part of this collaboration, two highly anticipated films, Hisaab Barabar and Mrs., will stream exclusively on ZEE5, offering subscribers an unmatched entertainment experience. While Hisaab Barabar is scheduled to stream on ZEE5 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu starting January 24th, the release date for Mrs. is yet to be announced.
Starring R. Madhavan, Hisaab Barabar is a satirical social drama that blends humour and intense emotions to tackle the issue of financial fraud, following a common man’s fight to expose a corporate bank’s billion-dollar scam while Mrs. starring Sanya Malhotra is a thought-provoking drama that tells the story of a housewife navigating the complexities of life and the struggles within a traditional household. Both films promise a mix of drama, emotion and high entertainment value, further cementing ZEE5’s position as the go-to destination for compelling content.
Sivakumar Chinnasamy, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 and Chief Technology & Product Officer, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd said, “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, RIL Media Business added, “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”.
With the growing demand for original, high-quality content, ZEE5 continues to expand its content library by working with some of the most prominent names in the industry. This partnership with Jio Studios reaffirms ZEE5’s commitment to bringing innovative and diverse storytelling to its audience.