In recent times, streaming audiences worldwide are increasingly gravitating towards multilingual content, seeking stories in their native languages while exploring diverse narratives.

This 17th October, ZEE5 Global, the world’s leading platform for South Asian content available in over 190 countries, is set to celebrate 5X Friday, bringing five exciting premieres in Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, and Kannada to viewers worldwide. These titles showcase authentic regional storytelling while making global waves.

Bhagwat Chapter One – Raakshas

Genre: Crime / Thriller / Action
Language: Hindi
Cast: Arshad Warsi, Jitendra Kumar, Ayesha Kaduskar
Director: Akshay Shere
Platform: ZEE5 Global

Set in Robertsganj, Uttar Pradesh, Bhagwat – Chapter 1: Raakshas follows Inspector Vishwas Bhagwat, a police officer investigating the disappearance of a young woman named Poonam. During the investigation, Bhagwat encounters Sameer, a college professor whose seemingly calm demeanor hides a complex identity.

As the case unfolds, the narrative explores the psychological tension between the two men and examines themes of morality, justice, and the human psyche.

Madam Sengupta

Genre: Crime / Mystery Thriller
Language: Bengali
Cast: Rahul Bose, Kaushik Sen, Ananya Chatterjee, Paran Bandopadhyay, Kharaj Mukherjee, Subrat Dutta
Director: Sayantan Ghosal
Platform: ZEE5 Global

Set in contemporary Kolkata, Madam Sengupta follows Anurekha, a renowned cartoonist who returns to the city in search of the truth behind her daughter Ananya’s murder.

Her investigation unravels a dangerous web of political conspiracies, forbidden love, and hidden betrayals that mirror the dark humor and satire of Sukumar Ray’s Abol Tabol. As she delves deeper, Anurekha confronts the powerful forces behind her daughter’s death, revealing shocking secrets that challenge her understanding of justice, morality, and revenge.

Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali

Genre: Comedy-drama / Thriller
Language: Malayalam
Cast: Asif Ali, Thulasi, Jagadish, Harisree Ashokan
Director: Sethunath Padmakumar
Platform: ZEE5 Global

Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali follows Sahadevan, whose picture of a happy marriage shatters when Nayana accuses him of dowry demands and domestic abuse.

The accusation triggers a spiral of social shame, legal scrutiny, and the slow grind of a system that tests both truth and patience. The film asks a hard, current question: how does an ordinary man fight for dignity when narrative momentum tilts against him?

This family movie frames the core cleanly and without sensationalism.

Kishkindapuri

Genre: Horror / Thriller
Language: Telugu
Cast: Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas, Anupama Parameswaran, Makarand Deshpande, Tanikella Bharani
Director: Kaushik Pegallapati
Platform: ZEE5 Global

Kishkindapuri is a spine-chilling horror-thriller set against the eerie backdrop of an abandoned radio station.

The film follows a group of visitors on a ghost tour who inadvertently awaken a dormant spirit, turning their curiosity into a terrifying ordeal as they find themselves trapped inside with no escape.

With gripping performances, haunting visuals, and a suspense-filled narrative, the film delivers an edge-of-the-seat experience for horror enthusiasts—exploring fear, survival, and human resilience in the face of supernatural terror.

Elumale

Genre: Romantic Thriller
Language: Kannada
Cast: Raanna, Priyanka Achar, Jagapati Babu, Kishore, TS Nagabharana
Director: Punit Rangaswamy
Platform: ZEE5 Global

Elumale is a Kannada romantic thriller set in the borderlands of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

The film follows Harish, a cab driver from Chamarajanagar, and Revathi, a wealthy young woman from Salem, whose cross-border romance becomes entangled with law enforcement, smugglers, and political tensions.

Packed with unexpected twists, high-stakes conflicts, and a gripping climax, Elumale explores love, loyalty, and survival against a backdrop of danger—making it a must-watch for audiences who enjoy romantic thrillers with intense drama.

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