Music composer Thaman revealed that 'Lenin', Akkineni Akhil's career comeback hit, initially planned an item song starring Rashmika Mandanna or Pooja Hegde. The song was dropped to avoid unnecessary criticism. The film, now a Box Office success, will soon stream on ZEE5.
Megastar Chiranjeevi launched the trailer of 'Objection My Lord', a Telugu web series starring Srikanth, Ananya Sharma, and others. This 7-episode emotional courtroom drama, directed by Santosh Ayyappan, streams on Zee5 from July 31.
India's top committee upholds the ban on Diljit Dosanjh's film 'Sutlej', citing threats to sovereignty. The film, exploring 1984-1994 Punjab events, was blocked on ZEE5 in July. The decision triggers political controversy, with SGPC demanding its lifting and Akali Dal announcing statewide protests.
Akhil’s Lenin, produced by Nagarjuna and Nagavamsi, aims for a career-defining hit with a ₹70 crore budget. The film has secured over ₹34 crore in non-theatrical rights, including ₹19 crore from ZEE5. Hitting theaters on July 10, it needs ₹35 crore share to be a commercial success.
This week’s OTT releases deliver a double treat! 'Peddhi' hits Netflix on July 9 in Telugu and more, while 'Parimala and Co' arrives on Zee5. Don't miss 'Ikka' and 'Singeetham' for diverse entertainment.
Diljit Dosanjh's film 'Sutlej' was removed from ZEE5 in India just two days after its OTT release. Based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's life, the film faced censorship challenges. It remains available in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia.
Akkineni Akhil returns with a striking makeover in 'Lenin,' releasing July 10. Directed by Murali Kishore Abburi, this romantic action drama features Bhagyashri Borse. Pre-release buzz guarantees a hit, and Zee Network has secured post-theatrical digital and satellite rights for a premiere on Zee5.