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ZEE5 introduces special subscription packs for kannada audience
MUMBAI: Following through on its vision of becoming the largest multi-language entertainment OTT platform, ZEE5 announced its special subscription packs for the Kannada speaking audience. In afirst of its kind category initiative, the Kannada Premium packs are priced at INR 49/- monthly and INR 499/- yearly. Subscribers will have unlimited access to the entire repertoire of Kannada content on the platform including their favourite ZEE Kannada shows ‘Before TV’, blockbuster Kannada films and ZEE5 Originals.
This comes close on the heels of the success enjoyed by the Tamil and Telugu Premium packs that ZEE5 announced similarly for the respective audiences. In fact, subscribers can also avail a further flat 50% cashback if they avail the subscription via Paytm.
The Kannada catalogue includes a plethora of content for its viewers such asthe popular ZEE5 bipoicKarenjit Kaur – The Untold Story of Sunny Leone Season 1 & 2and other Originals like Kaali, B.Tech, YeniduAascharya, Khaar,Akoori and many more. World Digital PremiereslikeGoli Soda, Mari Tiger, Terrorist and other blockbuster films. ZEE Kannada shows – Kamali, Yaare Nee Mohini, Sri Vishnu Dasaavathaara, Sa Re Ga Ma and so on. In addition to this, ZEE5 has an exciting content line up to build an unparalleled Kannada portfolio.
Special offer features:
National subscription pack Kannada subscription pack
Rs. 99 for one month Rs.49 for one month
Rs.999 for twelve months Rs.499 for twelve months
Mr. Manish Aggarwal, Business Head, ZEE5 India, said, “We are the first OTT player to introduce special language specific packs and we have seen tremendous success with the launch of Tamil and Telugu premium subscription packs on the platform. In our endeavor to cater to the language consumer, we have announced a Kannada special subscription pack as well. With the combination of ZEE Kannada TV shows available ‘Before TV’, blockbuster films and ZEE5 Originals, the consumer has a range of content to choose from.”
With over 3500 films, 500+ TV shows, 4000+ music videos, 35+ theatre plays and 90+ LIVE TV Channels across 12 languages, ZEE5 truly presents a blend of unrivalled content offering for its viewers across the nation. With ZEE5, the global content of Zindagi as a brand, which was widely appreciated across the country, has also been brought back for its loyal viewers.
Availability: The ZEE5 App can be downloaded from Google Play Store http://bit.ly/zee5 and iOS App Store http://bit.ly/zee5ios. Also available at www.zee5.com, as a Progressive Web App (PWA), and on Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV Stick. ZEE5 also supports Chromecast.
Pricing: Freemium pricing model with both free and paid premium content (including Originals) to cater to a mix of audiences. Viewers who subscribe to the ZEE5 subscription pack will get access to the entire library of content with – 99/- for 1 month and 999/- for a year. Subscribers can avail a 50% cashback on the above-mentioned price by paying through Paytm.
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Matka King campaign turns Mumbai into a city of cards
Massive card billboard, buses and shelters recreate 1960s Bombay.
MUMBAI: Mumbai isn’t just shuffling traffic this week, it’s dealing in drama, one card at a time. A high-impact outdoor campaign for Matka King has quite literally taken over the city, transforming everyday streets into a living, breathing throwback to the world of 1960s Bombay. At the centre of the spectacle is a towering billboard near the city’s T1 airport, created by visual artist Rob, assembling hundreds of playing cards into a striking portrait of Brij Bhatti, the infamous Matka King portrayed by Vijay Varma. The installation doesn’t just sit on the skyline; it commands attention, pulling eyes upward in a city otherwise known for looking straight ahead.
But the campaign doesn’t stop at a single visual. The streets themselves have been drafted into the narrative. Vehicles wrapped entirely in vintage playing card designs are cruising through Mumbai, while bus shelters constructed to resemble houses of cards have begun appearing across key locations. The effect is immersive less an advertisement and more a temporary rewriting of the city’s visual language, where modern Mumbai briefly slips into a stylised past.
The campaign leans heavily into experiential storytelling, extending the show’s world beyond screens and into public spaces. By using tactile, physical installations rather than purely digital amplification, it taps into a growing trend in entertainment marketing where scale, spectacle and shareability converge to create cultural moments rather than just promotional bursts.
Created by Abhay Koranne and directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, the series features a wide ensemble cast including Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, Siddharth Jadhav and Gulshan Grover, among others. Produced under banners including Roy Kapur Films, the show is currently streaming on Prime Video across India and more than 240 countries and territories.
For now, though, the real action isn’t just on screen, it’s unfolding at traffic signals, bus stops and billboards. In a city that rarely pauses, this is one campaign that has managed to stop people mid-step and deal itself straight into public attention.
