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ZEEL Q2: Ad revenue recovers, ZEE5 drives subscription revenue growth
KOLKATA: Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd (ZEEL) has reported operating revenue of Rs 1,727.7 crore for Q2 FY21. The broadcaster’s advertising revenue stood at Rs 902.8 crore and domestic revenue has grown by 10.6 per cent to Rs 800.3 crore.
The company has witnessed a massive decline of 77.2 per cent in profit after tax to Rs 94 crore from Rs 413.2 crore compared to corresponding quarter last year.
While the domestic subscription revenue has grown by 2.3 per cent year-on-year, it has been primarily driven by an uptick in ZEE5 subscription revenues. Advertising revenue has started recovering, as the number declined by 26 per cent compared to 66 per cent in Q1.
The network which commands 19 per cent of all India entertainment share in Q2 claims to have made a strong rebound in ratings across the markets with the resumption of original content.
Its digital arm ZEE5’s global MAUs and DAUs stood at 54.7 million and 5.2 million respectively in September. ZEE5 users spent an average of 152 minutes per month on the platform, which has grown by 36 per cent quarter-on-quarter.
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
