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Action, Adrenalin and Lakshmi Manchu – Zee Telugu’s Zee Heroes will entertain you like never before!
Every day we wake up with the hope of battling all our fears, but very few gather the strength to look fear straight in the eye and conquered it! The 10 promising contestants of Zee Heroes have done exactly that, and to make their lives a little more precarious, Lakshmi Manchu – the fun, friendly and fearless will host the show. Capturing moments of sanity and insanity, anxiety and withdrawals, fun and laughter, bruises and breakdowns, Zee Telugu premiered Zee Heroes on 4th August at 9:00 PM.
Commenting on the show, Sunanda Malasetti Muthyala Muggu Fame said, “I want to prove how strong I am, and win every stunt, no matter what it is. I want to be remembered as the daredevil queen.” Tejaswi Madivada Fame Bigg Boss 2 said, “Winning is important but experiencing the show and enduring the tasks is more important. So, win or lose, I want to stay till the end.” Akarsh lead actor Attarintlo Akka Chellalu said he is part of this show because, “I want to explore my limits in this adventurous journey, and I want to know how far I can go.” Giving Thailand a flavor of Indian comedy, Ramprasad Jabardasth Fame agreed to be part of the show, for the final money prize.
The lady comedian Vidyullekha said, “I am an adrenaline junkie and I love daredevil tasks. I have my own set of fears and hope to conquer them through this show.” Speaking about his return with another reality show, Samrat Reddy Bigg Boss 2 Fame said, “I love to mentally challenge myself.” Singer Anudeep said, “I like being adventurous and performing the stunts helps us understand and learn about our strengths and weakness.” Adding further, Miland Roadies Fame is a part of the show to gain the exposure and experience. Actress Apoorva said, “Outdoor activities are something I really love.” Miss AP Srishti said, “I love challenging myself. I want to push my limits as much as possible.”
As the contestants make their way to begin performing their first-ever task, a little surprise awaits them when they learn the clues for the task are in Thai language.
Watch the contestants experience new challenges that will force them to redefine their definition of fear, forever only on Zee Telugu and Zee Telugu HD at 9:00 PM every Sunday.
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
