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Thai Film industry looking for Indian movies to be produced in Thailand
MUMBAI: In a media interaction at the 44th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Panjim, Goa today, the lead actor of the Thai film, Only God Forgives Vithaya Pansringarm said that Thailand has a great opportunity for production of Indian movies. He said that Thailand, being a film destination for Hollywood/international movies, production of Indian films is also possible there. He added that Indian movies are liked in his country and DVDs and films with Thai subtitles are also available in the Thai market.
In the film Only God Forgives, Pansringarm played a retired police officer’s role who believes that he`s God and an Angel of Vengeance who also has a responsibility to protect his society from any bad karma or bad spirits. The film talks about a young lady’s struggle to avenge the murder of her brother on the demand of her mother, in Bangkok.
Producer of Thai film Tang Wong, Soros Sukhum said that his film is part of independent cinema and Thailand film industry should make film based on modern concepts in place of superstitions. Soros Sukhum has also supported the idea of producing more films in Thailand. Tang Wong is about four Bangkok boys who had taken different wishes to perform a performance of a traditional Thai dance, if their wishes are fulfilled. The struggle to perform this dance is the main theme of the film.
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ZEE5 UK partners Narrative Entertainment to add UK channels
Six FAST channels added as platform sharpens hybrid play in Britain
LONDON: ZEE5 UK struck a first-of-its-kind deal with Narrative Entertainment, bringing mainstream UK television channels onto an Indian streaming platform as it pushes to deepen its footprint in a crowded, mature market.
The partnership adds six of Narrative’s FAST channels to the service, including Great! Movies, Great! Romance, Great! Mystery and kids brands POP, Tiny Pop and POP UP, widening ZEE5 UK’s appeal across genres and age groups.
The move reflects a clear shift in strategy. ZEE5 UK is betting on a hybrid model that blends on-demand content with curated, always-on channels to drive discovery and increase time spent on the platform.
“This partnership represents a meaningful evolution in how we serve audiences in mature markets like the UK, where viewers are defined by habits, convenience and choice rather than geography or language alone,” said Parul Goel, territory head, Europe, Zee Entertainment. “By bringing trusted mainstream UK channels together with our premium originals, movies and kids’ content, we are building a more consumer-centric platform that simplifies viewing while increasing depth and relevance.”
Fateha Begum, commercial director, Narrative Entertainment, said the tie-up would fuel growth for both sides. “Our portfolio of quality programming, with such wide and enduring appeal, is a perfect complement to ZEE5 UK. This is a strong partnership that will support growth for both parties, and we share Zee Entertainment’s vision of an increasingly partnership-led future for the industry.”
ZEE5’s global library spans over 4,000 films and more than 500 originals, with over 130 new titles added annually. The addition of Narrative’s channels strengthens its kids offering and introduces genre-led linear experiences alongside its on-demand catalogue.
The deal also gives Narrative access to ZEE5 UK’s fast-growing user base, extending reach without diluting brand identity, while reinforcing ZEE5 UK’s network of more than 40 live channels.
As streaming wars intensify, ZEE5 UK is widening its playbook, blending content, convenience and partnerships in a bid to win screen time in one of the world’s toughest markets.
