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ZEE5 LAUNCHES ITS THIRD TELUGU ORIGINAL – B.TECH
MUMBAI: After the success of recent Telugu Originals such as Nanna Koochi, Chitra Vichitram,ZEE5 now announces its next dose of Telugu entertainment –B.Tech.Featuring actors Abhay, Kaushik, Merajand Madhulatha,the show is directed by Upendra Verma and written by TharunBhascker of “Pellichupulu’ fame, the show produced by YuppTV Studiospremieres on ZEE5 on15th November 2018.
B.Techis the story of 3 empty benches at an engineering college, it delves into the journey of three engineering students whose dreams are very different from what they are pursuing.The drama series introduces you to Vikram and his interest in film making, Akhtar’s bike racing passion and Hari whowishes to become an entrepreneur.
Manish Aggarwal, Business Head, ZEE5 India said, “The response for our recent Telugu Originals – Nanna Koochi and Chitra Vichitram has been gratifying. We aim to get a step closer to our regional audiences with consistent Original show launches in our key markets. With the addition of B.Tech to our content library, we are further strengthening our regional growth plans for ZEE5. We have a strong content-lineline up for the coming months which will be a delight for our viewers. We are also the first OTT player in the market to introduce language specific packs which includes Before TV content of popular ZEE Tamil and ZEE Telugu shows, World Digital Premieres and Originals.The packs are each priced competitively at Rs. 49/- for one month and Rs. 499/- for a year.”
UdayReddy, Founder &CEO, YuppTV Studios [YuppTV] quoted, “During our hunt for talent, we approached TharunBhascker to create content for the digital space. Post wrapping the shoot of Pellichoopulu he came on board to start B.Tech with us. Upendra, Director of B.Tech and the team have done a fabulous job with the series. B-Tech is an attempt by YuppTV Studios to change the way regional entertainment is looked at. This series comes as a clutter breaker in the web space with honest storytelling and high production values. We are very happy to associate with ZEE5 and look forward to create some exciting content together.”
TharunBhasckar, Writer, B.Techcommented,“B.Tech is the first script that I had written with utmost honesty and which came straight from my heart. The stories were inspired by real people around me. I am so glad that the script is finally coming to life as a ZEE5 Telugu Original and is produced by Yupp Studios. With ZEE5 being one of the fastest growing platforms in the OTT space, it will definitely give B.Tech the momentum it deserves.”
He further added, “Itis directed by my childhood friend Upendra Varma who was always rooting for this script from the time I wrote the first draft. I was extremely nervous about how it would turn out but the moment I saw the rushes I realised that he has taken total control of the project. There couldn’t have been a better team to work on this. One exciting aspect about B.Tech is the music,done by renowned musician Raghu Dixit. Vivek – Camera, Pratik – Direction Dept and Tanvi- Production are the main pillars of B.Tech.”
Upendra Verma, Director, B.Techcommented, “We are glad to associate with ZEE5 which has grabbed the attention of Telugu viewers in a very short span of timeand happy that Yupp Studios supported us throughout. This project was special and important to all of us. Tackling a project with over 80 locations, racing sequences, 80 secondary characters was no small challenge, but we managed to pull it off within the resources available without compromising on the story.Vinoothna Geetha’s short films have earlier inspired people to follow their dreams. We hope this project does the same. It’s definitely a story that has inspired us to never give up on our dreams and we want everyone to know through these three biographical stories that they should continue chasing their dreams.”
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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Master app launches exclusive cricket series for IPL
Eloelo platform teams with Tanay Tiwari for Cricket Stories and 200 plus match analysis in IPL
MUMBAI: Master has just bowled a perfect yorker at cricket fans this IPL turning match days into bite-sized masterclasses of inspiration. Eloelo Group’s popular microlearning and infotainment app has expanded its content slate with exclusive cricket programming. It has teamed up with leading content creator and sports presenter Tanay Tiwari to launch the special series “Cricket Stories With Tanay”, alongside a dedicated cricket section featuring over 200 content pieces on daily match analysis, news and updates produced by a team of sports experts and creators.
The new series offers a deep dive into previously unheard inspirational tales from the world of cricket from the history and personal journeys of iconic players to remarkable stories of courage and motivation. The opening episode explores untold stories from Sachin Tendulkar’s life and his role as mentor to many young cricketers. The second episode spotlights Yuvraj Singh’s mentoring influence on stars such as Rishabh Pant, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill.
Master already hosts more than 2,000 courses on subjects ranging from banking and finance to devotion and Indian history, making it one of the top 10 most downloaded apps in India on Google’s Android Play Store. The fresh cricket focus is designed to engage its fast-growing audience of curious learners during the high-energy IPL season.
In the coming months, Master will expand into newer languages and introduce additional courses and features, enabling Bharat users to learn on-the-go in their own language and at their own pace.
From Tendulkar’s masterclass moments to Yuvraj’s legacy of guidance, the app is transforming cricket into quick, compelling wisdom. With boundaries being hit on the field and stories being served on screen, Master is proving that the best way to enjoy the IPL is with a side of real-life inspiration, all in the palm of your hand.
