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Zee Cinema to premiere ‘Lingaa’ and ‘Khoobsurat’
MUMBAI: Zee Cinema is all set to premiere two movies this coming weekend.
On 31 May, Zee Cinema will premiere Rajinikanth’s Lingaa in Hindi at 9 pm, whereas Zee Cinema HD will premiere the Fawad Khan – Sonam Kapoor starrer Khoobsurat at 9 pm.
Zee Hndi Movie Channels deputy business head Ruchir Tiwari said, “With the recent revamp of Zee Cinema, our aim has been to air the fresh and varied movies on our channel. And when we talk about entertainment who better than Superstar Rajinikanth. Lingaa is full of Rajini’s magic and pure treat for his fans. On the other hand, Khoobsurat is a young refreshing romantic story. I am certain that the audiences are going to enjoy watching these movies in the comfort of their homes on a lazy Sunday night.”
Lingaa marks the debut of Sonakshi Sinha in the South and it was also Rajinikanth’s first ever birthday release. The film, which also boasts double role by Rajinikanth, revolves around a small-time thief who reforms after learning about the role his grandfather played in building a village dam that transformed many lives.
On the other hand, Khoobsurat narrates the story of a chirpy and rule breaker physiotherapist Milli (Sonam Kapoor) who falls in love with a Rajput prince Vikram (Fawad Khan).
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Zee5 launches five free FAST channels on Samsung TV Plus India
New genre-led channels bring comedy, drama, horror, classics and South films to Smart TVs.
MUMBAI: Zee5 just turned Samsung Smart TVs into a free entertainment buffet because when premium content costs nothing, even the remote control starts smiling. Zee5 has launched five curated free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels on Samsung TV Plus India, making high-quality, genre-specific entertainment available subscription-free to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners across the country.
The five channels now live are:
Zee Comedy Nation – Popular comedy shows and movies
Zee Dil Se – Compelling drama series
ZEE Horror Nights – Horror and supernatural content
ZEE Cine Classic – Timeless Indian films
ZEE South Flix – High-energy South Indian films dubbed in Hindi
All content is drawn from Zee5’s extensive library and programmed in a lean-back, always-on format ideal for large-screen viewing. This launch strengthens Zee5’s Connected TV strategy at a time when 64 per cent of its premium content watch time already comes from connected devices.
Zee5 chief business officer Siju Prabhakaran said, “At Zee5, we believe accessibility and scale will define the next phase of digital entertainment growth in India. Our presence on Samsung TV Plus strengthens our Connected TV strategy, enabling viewers to discover curated, genre-led content in a seamless, free, and premium environment.”
Samsung TV Plus India head of partnerships Kunal Mehta added, “Local partnerships are at the heart of how we grow Samsung TV Plus in India. Zee Entertainment is one of India’s most iconic media brands, and bringing their channels to our service means millions more Samsung Smart TV owners can enjoy premium local content, subscription-free.”
The channels are available directly through the pre-installed Samsung TV Plus app with no login or subscription required. This marks another milestone in Zee5’s CTV expansion and builds on its growing international presence, with Zee channels already available on Samsung TV Plus across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
In a streaming world where paywalls often block the fun, Zee5 and Samsung have quietly opened the gates, proving that sometimes the best things in life (and on your TV) really are free especially when they come with a side of comedy, drama, horror, classics and South Indian blockbuster energy.
