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Breaking the ‘Serial Killer’ TV Dilemma: ZEE5 Unveils “ZEE5 TV, Apna TV” AVOD brand campaign
Mumbai: ZEE5 has introduced its latest AVOD brand campaign, “ZEE5 TV, Apna TV”. The campaign aims at empowering viewers with the flexibility to watch their desired content at their convenience. Launched strategically with the ongoing cricket season, the promos revolve around a “Serial Killer’ that’s present in every household with a touch of humor and relatability.
The premise of the campaign plays on the idea of a husband inadvertently ‘killing’ his wife’s precious TV serial-watching time by switching channels to sports or news. ‘ZEE5 TV, Apna TV’ highlights the platform offering a plethora of content options to watch at zero cost, anytime, anywhere.
Speaking about the campaign, ZEE5 AVOD marketing Abhirup Datta, said, “At ZEE5, we continue to design innovative campaigns that help us form a deeper connection with our audience. With ‘ZEE5 TV, Apna TV’, viewers can reclaim their TV time and enjoy their favorite shows and movies hassle-free, at any time and zero cost. This brand campaign is a testament to our commitment to providing a seamless and enjoyable entertainment experience to our audience and we hope that the campaign and our diverse offerings will be appreciated and enjoyed by our viewers across the country”.
Featuring the leads of top AVOD shows, ZEE5 has taken a multilingual approach by launching the promos in different languages like Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Bangla. The promos are brought to life by talented actors such as Janani Ashok Kumar from the Tamil show “Idhayam”, Pallavi Gowda from the Telugu show “Nindu Noorella”, with Richard Jose who plays the male lead in both, “Idhayam” and “Nindu Noorella” & “Saavasam”, Somyadeep Mukherjee from the Bangla show “Swayambhu” and “Jagadhatri” along with Ankita Mullick who is his co-star of the latter show, Hrishikesh Shelar and Shivani Rangole from the Marathi show “Tula Shikvin Changlach Dhadha”, and Paras Kalnawat and Sana Sayyad from the Hindi show “Kundali Bhagya”, among others.
For “ZEE5 TV, Apna TV”, the platform has executed a high-frequency promotional outreach across social media, TV and the internet to target the country’s entertainment aficionados. The promos are conceptualized with four major ideas including, “The Serial Killer Husband”, “Mother-in-law: Save Your Screen Time”, “Teleshopping Spoof: Bumper Dhamaka Offer”, and “News Reporter Spoof: Beware of the Serial Killer”.
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Prime Video bets big on India with global originals, films and franchise expansion
Execs highlight scale, travelability and new IP bets as India anchors global strategy
MUMBAI: At Prime Video Presents 2026, the message was clear and confident. India is not just part of the plan, it is central to it.
In a lively fireside chat hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, Kelly Day, vice president of prime video and amazon mgm studios international, Nicole Clemens, vice president of international originals, and Gaurav Gandhi, vice president for Apac and Anz, laid out an ambitious roadmap. Think bigger stories, wider reach and a sharper focus on building franchises that travel.
Kelly Day, a regular visitor to India, set the tone early. Calling the country “one of the most important markets globally”, she pointed to the sheer scale and diversity of audiences as a driving force behind Prime Video’s growth. Indian Originals, she said, are not just local hits but global engines powering subscriptions and engagement.
That global appeal is already visible. According to Clemens, around 25 percent of viewership for Indian content now comes from outside the country. Shows rooted deeply in local culture are finding fans worldwide, proving that specificity, when paired with universal themes, travels well. From gritty dramas to sharp thrillers, Indian storytelling is increasingly crossing borders with ease.
Clemens, who joined recently to lead international originals, was particularly upbeat about India’s creative range. She highlighted a growing slate of over 100 shows in development and production, with more than 60 percent returning for multiple seasons. For her, the formula is simple. Authentic stories, told well, resonate everywhere.
Adding to the buzz, she teased new and returning titles, alongside a fresh superhero universe, the Kalyug Warriors. It signals a push into new genres while doubling down on familiar fan favourites.
If content is king, distribution is the clever courtier. Day outlined Prime Video’s layered business model in India, which blends subscription, rentals, add on channels and ad supported viewing through Amazon MX Player. The idea is straightforward. Give viewers choice, whether they want premium, free or pay per view.
India, she noted, has also become a testing ground for innovation. Tiered pricing, mobile only plans and language diversity have all been sharpened here before being exported to other markets. In many ways, the India playbook is now influencing global strategy.
For Gaurav Gandhi, the next chapter is about scale with intent. He outlined four priorities. Making Prime Video more accessible, pushing Indian content globally, building stronger franchises and supercharging the films business.
On films, the platform is moving beyond licensing into co productions and now theatrical releases in partnership with amazon mgm studios. These films will eventually stream on Prime Video, creating a full circle from cinema halls to living rooms across 240 countries.
Franchise building remains another key pillar. With hits like The Family Man, Mirzapur and Panchayat already enjoying multi season success, the focus is now on creating the next wave of enduring IP. Newer titles are already lining up for second seasons, signalling a steady pipeline.
What stood out through the conversation was a shared belief. Streaming in India is still in its early innings, and the runway is long. With a mix of local flavour and global ambition, Prime Video is betting that stories from India will not just stay at home, but travel far and wide.
Or as the executives seemed to suggest, the world is watching and India has plenty more to show.
