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ZEE5 and Jalesh Cruises partner to launch exclusive offers in the Middle East
Mumbai: Close on the heels of announcing its partnerships with top retailers in the Middle East like Lulu and EUROSTAR, ZEE5 continues to deepen its presence across the market with yet another partnership announcement, this time with India’s first multi-destination cruise line, Jalesh Cruises, to roll out a slew of offers for the Middle East market. With a host of entertainment shows, adventure activities and exotic authentic cuisines, packed with luxury hospitality on the high seas, Jalesh Cruises will now offer exclusive discounts and offers to ZEE5’s audiences in the Middle East.
As a part of this unique partnership, Jalesh Cruise guests in the Middle East will receive a one-month free subscription to ZEE5, giving them access to the platforms premium content including Originals and latest Bollywood blockbusters.
Further, ZEE5 subscribers in the Middle East can also avail of a 15% discount on Jalesh Cruises. And as a special limited time offer, 25 lucky subscribers in the Middle East, who opt for a one-year subscription, stand a chance to win an All-Access couple pass to a 3-night, 4-day cruise from Dubai to Bahrain and back.
This new alliance further builds on ZEE5’s presence in the Middle East through an increasing network of key alliances, ensuring that audiences there have an array of options through which they can access and subscribe to ZEE5, and avail exciting discounts and offers.
Commenting on this partnership, Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global, “We are thrilled to partner with Jalesh Cruises, India’s Premiere Cruise Line, to bring some very exciting offers to our subscribers in the Middle East and also enable their customers to watch ZEE5 on the go.”
Jurgen Bailom, President & CEO, Jalesh Cruises adds, “We are pleased to welcome ZEE5 subscribers on board Karnika. This is a two-in-one golden opportunity for our valuable guests in the Middle East. When on board Karnika, they will be entertained by our diverse and attractive range of carefully planned entertainment activities; ZEE5 will entertain them on the go with their equally exciting range of premium content.”
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Subedaar puts Indian original cinema on the global map with record-breaking Prime Video debut
MUMBAI: Prime Video has a runaway hit on its hands. Subedaar, the gritty action drama starring Anil Kapoor, has stormed to become the most-watched Indian original movie on the platform in its opening weekend, cracking the Top 10 across 31 countries and landing in 91 per cent of India’s pin codes within days of its March 5 premiere.
The film, a visceral, emotionally-charged story of a retired soldier, Subedaar Arjun Maurya, wrestling with civilian life amid crime and corruption, has struck a nerve. Directed by Suresh Triveni and co-starring Radhikka Madan, Mona Singh, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Faisal Malik, and Khushboo Sundar, the film is already being hailed as a showcase for what Indian original storytelling can achieve on the world stage.
“Subedaar’s success is a reflection of the growing scale and global resonance of Indian storytelling,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India. “The film’s emotional narrative, its rooted portrayal of a soldier confronting his toughest battles beyond the battlefield, has struck a chord. Anil Kapoor delivers an acting masterclass, while Suresh Triveni’s solid direction and great performances from the ensemble cast have resulted in love and appreciation from customers across the world.”
Kapoor, 62, has been here before, but rarely at this altitude. Written by Triveni and Prajwal Chandrashekar, with dialogues by Triveni, Saurabh Dwivedi, and Chandrashekar, the film is a production by Opening Image Films in association with Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network (AKFCN), produced by Vikram Malhotra, Kapoor, and Triveni.
Subedaar streams exclusively on Prime Video in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across India, and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
For Prime Video, the numbers tell the real story: one weekend, one film, a global footprint, and a very loud signal that Indian original cinema is no longer just travelling well. It’s arriving.
