Movies
Zee Tunes In for Vijay’s Swan Song as Jana Nayagan Goes Prime Time
MUMBAI: Curtain calls rarely come this loud. Zee Tamil is turning up the volume on Tamil cinema emotion by acquiring the satellite television rights of Jana Nayagan, the much-anticipated action thriller starring Vijay, and backing it with exclusive broadcast rights to what is shaping up to be a once-in-a-generation audio launch.
The Jana Nayagan Audio Launch will unfold on a grand, international canvas at the National Stadium, Bukit Jalil, Malaysia, on December 27, with an expected crowd of over 75,000 fans. Zee Tamil will beam the six-hour spectacle on January 4, airing from 4:30 pm to 10:30 pm, with simultaneous streaming on Zee5 Tamil making it one of the longest and most ambitious audio launch telecasts in Tamil cinema.
This is no routine music reveal. Widely seen as Vijay’s final film, Jana Nayagan has turned the audio launch into an emotional full stop, part celebration, part farewell. Industry watchers are already calling it a high-impact broadcast moment, blending nostalgia, fan devotion and blockbuster scale into a single, appointment-viewing property.
The evening’s line-up mirrors its significance. From an “Eternal Musical Salute” tracing Vijay’s cinematic journey to DJ-led segments, cast and crew appearances, and tributes from leading directors, the flow builds towards the most awaited moment, Vijay’s own on-stage address. A live performance by Anirudh Ravichander adds to the sonic weight of the night, alongside speeches from the film’s key collaborators and producer.
For Zee, the play is as strategic as it is sentimental. A packed stadium in Malaysia, a multi-hour primetime television slot and a digital simulcast together create a rare convergence of scale, emotion and reach the kind of tentpole event that drives ratings, streaming traffic and advertiser interest in equal measure.
As Jana Nayagan readies itself to bow out with a flourish, Zee Tamil has ensured that Vijay’s final chapter is not just watched, but witnessed live, loud and across screens everywhere.
Hindi
Zee5 and Applause Entertainment team up for whodunnit ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’
Rajat Kapoor directs star-studded murder mystery streaming from 10 April.
MUMBAI: Zee5 is serving up another killer collaboration and this time, the murder mystery comes with a generous side of dark humour and family dysfunction. The streaming platform has partnered with Applause Entertainment and Mithya Talkies to bring Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa, a fresh, twisted whodunnit written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker and actor Rajat Kapoor. The film will stream exclusively on Hindi Zee5 from 10 April.
The movie reimagines the classic murder mystery genre with a contemporary, darkly comic edge. It revolves around a group of friends and family who smile, drink, and celebrate together until the silence snaps and long-buried secrets spill out. The stellar ensemble cast includes Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, Waluscha De Sousa, Saurabh Shukla, Chandrachoor Rai, Neil Bhoopalam, Koel Purie, Palomi Ghosh, and Rajat Kapoor himself.
This latest offering continues the successful partnership between Zee5 and Applause Entertainment, which has previously delivered diverse hits such as Mithya, Bloody Brothers, and Jab Khuli Kitaab.
&TV Business Head of hindi Zee5 and chief channel officer Kaveri Das said, “Our collaboration with Applause Entertainment has consistently delivered distinct, high-impact storytelling. Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa is a natural progression, reinforcing our focus on genre-led content with a compelling whodunnit premise and a strong ensemble cast.”
Applause Entertainment business head for movies Sunil Chainani added, “This film adds yet another compelling layer to our slate with Rajat Kapoor’s unmistakable voice.”
Rajat Kapoor shared, “What interested me was not just the mechanics of a whodunnit, but the emotional violence that precedes physical violence. These are people who smile at each other, but there’s so much that is not said.”
The film promises razor-sharp writing, layered performances, and simmering tension, inviting viewers not just to solve the crime but to unravel the complex relationships at its heart.
If you love a good murder mystery served with wit and emotional depth, Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa looks set to be your next addictive watch. Mark your calendars, the whodunnit drops on Hindi Zee5 from 10 April.
