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ZEE5 joins hands with RailYatri. Offers commuters an entertaining travel experience
MUMBAI: ZEE5, India's #2 OTT platform known for its muscle in multi-lingual content, now associates with RailYatri to make travelers journey more exciting. In a one of a kind OTT offer, ZEE5 has introduced a sachet subscription exclusively for RailYatri customers. Valid for seven days, the special subscription will get bundled with the bookings done via RailYatri. With this offer, travelers can now explore the premium content for a week and download videos to watch their favorite shows conveniently, on the go.
As part of the association, the charges for sachet subscription will be added to the ticket value. After the successful ticket payment, ZEE5 will get details of the customers to register and subscribe the user on the platform based on the travelling dates shared.
Mr. Manish Aggarwal, Business Head, ZEE5 India, said, “Our association with RailYatri adds value to the experience proposition of the commuters. Features like download and offline viewing will allow travellers hassle-free access to the vast ZEE5 library on the go and beat the dull time amidst commuting. This strategic tie-up with RailYatri aims to make consumer journeys more exciting and entertaining.”
Mr. Manish Rathi, Co-Founder & CEO, RailYatri, commented, “At RailYatri, it has always been our priority to offer the best travel experience to our travellers and with this ZEE5 association we now offer live entertainment to all our users. Entertainment is an integral part of any travel experience and during long train or bus journeys everyone is looking for ways to spend the endless hours. RailYatri users can now watch their favouriteprogrammes during travel at a nominal cost and we are happy to make this new addition to our bouquet of services.”
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 and worldwide. 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.
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Prime Video unveils trailer for Tamil series Exam, streaming May 15
Dushara Vijayan, Aditi Balan headline scam thriller set in exam world
CHENNAI: Prime Video has dropped the official trailer of its upcoming Tamil Original series Exam, a high-stakes suspense drama set in the murky world of competitive entrance exams.
Backed by creative producers Pushkar and Gayatri under Wallwatcher Films, the seven-episode series is written and directed by National Award-winner A. Sarkunam. It stars Dushara Vijayan and Aditi Balan in lead roles, with Abbas playing a pivotal character.
Set in the fictional town of Thykara, the series follows Jhansi, played by Dushara Vijayan, as she attempts to expose a deep-rooted scam, aided by her mentor Jayachandran, played by Abbas. Standing in her way is DSP Maramalli, portrayed by Aditi Balan, setting up a tense face-off driven by ambition, pressure and moral choices.
The show will stream from May 15 on Prime Video in India and across more than 240 countries and territories. It will be available in Tamil, with dubbed versions in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada, along with subtitles in 15 languages.
Writer-director A. Sarkunam said the story aims to resonate across geographies and social strata, going beyond the scam to explore ambition, pressure and the consequences of personal choices. He added that the narrative unfolds through the intersecting journeys of Jhansi and Maramalli, building tension as their worlds collide.
Dushara Vijayan described Jhansi as a fierce and determined character, calling the role both demanding and rewarding, with the story capturing the difficult choices her character must make.
Aditi Balan said the series offers a hard-hitting look at the exam ecosystem, adding that her character is layered and shaped by both internal conflict and external pressures.
Abbas, marking his return to mainstream Tamil entertainment, said the series stands out for its layered storytelling and unpredictable twists, with his character adding depth to the central narrative.
With its mix of suspense, social commentary and character-driven storytelling, Exam is shaping up to be a tense watch as it dives into one of India’s most high-pressure systems.
