ZEE5

ZEE5 is a video-on-demand and streaming platform operated by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL). Launched in 2018, it serves as ZEEL’s digital gateway for films, television shows, originals and live television across multiple languages. The service aggregates content from Zee’s channels and production slate, along with licensed titles, and emphasizes a broad catalog of Indian regional content alongside mainstream programming.

Content and features include thousands of hours of material in Hindi and a wide range of regional languages such as Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati and Punjabi. It hosts ZEE5 Originals, a lineup of exclusive series and films produced for the platform. The service supports subtitles in multiple languages, allows offline downloads, and is accessible on smartphones, tablets, web browsers, and on smart TVs and various streaming devices. In some markets it also offers live TV channels in addition to on-demand content.

Availability and markets: ZEE5 began in India and has expanded internationally under the ZEE5 Global brand, with availability in regions across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and parts of Asia. The platform is designed for cross-device use, including Android and iOS apps, a web interface, and compatibility with smart TVs, streaming sticks and set-top boxes.

Business model: ZEE5 operates on a freemium model, offering a portion of content free with advertising while providing paid subscription options that unlock the full library, remove ads, and enable features such as offline viewing and higher streaming limits. Pricing and access vary by region.

See also: ZEE5 Originals.