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Zee Action lines up blockbuster movies in ‘Action ka Punchnama’
MUMBAI: Zee Action, India’s one stop destination for action movies, presents a terrific line-up of action films titled Action ka Punchnama starting from 20 March at 8 pm. Airing every night, the week filled with thrill and adventure will end on 26 March 2016.
The festival commences with Vidroh – Let's Fight Back on 20 March at 8 pm. The movie stars the very pretty Kriti Sanon and Naga Chaitanya in lead roles. The action crime film revolves around a conman in urgent need of a lump sum amount of money and a policeman to catch him red handed. The next in line is Bal Brahmachari, a murder mystery starring Karisma Kapoor, Deepak Tijori and Puru Rajkumar on 21 March. On 22 March catch Mera Krodhstarring Ravi Teja in a lead role. The romantic action drama revolves around three close friends and a complicated love story with twists and turns. Khalnayak on 23rd March with Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff and Madhuri Dixit in pivotal roles is sure to entertain the audiences. This blockbuster is about the escape and attempted capture of a terrorist criminal Ballu by Inspector Ram and his girlfriend, officer Ganga. The next action flick is Police Police on 24 March. The movie starringRavi Teja is about four buddies who accidentally get selected in the Police Academy, but face a series of obstacles before they reach their destination. It will be followed by Pandav – The Punch on 25 March starring Arya and Pooja revolving around Rudran, who was left behind by his parent in Varanasi to become an Aghori. Action ka Punchnama will conclude on 26 March with Phool Aur Kaante starring Ajay Devgn and Madhu in lead roles. Ajay Devgn's entry in the film became very popular where he appeared standing and balancing on two moving motorcycles and similar stunts have been repeated by him in various films thereafter.
Action Ka Punchnama Film Festival schedule:
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Zee5 and Applause Entertainment team up for whodunnit ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’
Rajat Kapoor directs star-studded murder mystery streaming from 10 April.
MUMBAI: Zee5 is serving up another killer collaboration and this time, the murder mystery comes with a generous side of dark humour and family dysfunction. The streaming platform has partnered with Applause Entertainment and Mithya Talkies to bring Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa, a fresh, twisted whodunnit written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker and actor Rajat Kapoor. The film will stream exclusively on Hindi Zee5 from 10 April.
The movie reimagines the classic murder mystery genre with a contemporary, darkly comic edge. It revolves around a group of friends and family who smile, drink, and celebrate together until the silence snaps and long-buried secrets spill out. The stellar ensemble cast includes Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, Waluscha De Sousa, Saurabh Shukla, Chandrachoor Rai, Neil Bhoopalam, Koel Purie, Palomi Ghosh, and Rajat Kapoor himself.
This latest offering continues the successful partnership between Zee5 and Applause Entertainment, which has previously delivered diverse hits such as Mithya, Bloody Brothers, and Jab Khuli Kitaab.
&TV Business Head of hindi Zee5 and chief channel officer Kaveri Das said, “Our collaboration with Applause Entertainment has consistently delivered distinct, high-impact storytelling. Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa is a natural progression, reinforcing our focus on genre-led content with a compelling whodunnit premise and a strong ensemble cast.”
Applause Entertainment business head for movies Sunil Chainani added, “This film adds yet another compelling layer to our slate with Rajat Kapoor’s unmistakable voice.”
Rajat Kapoor shared, “What interested me was not just the mechanics of a whodunnit, but the emotional violence that precedes physical violence. These are people who smile at each other, but there’s so much that is not said.”
The film promises razor-sharp writing, layered performances, and simmering tension, inviting viewers not just to solve the crime but to unravel the complex relationships at its heart.
If you love a good murder mystery served with wit and emotional depth, Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa looks set to be your next addictive watch. Mark your calendars, the whodunnit drops on Hindi Zee5 from 10 April.
